Language variation in the Botswana speech community and its impact on children's education

Master Thesis

1999

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Ntshabele, Carol Mmamonyana
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Gxilishe, D S
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University of Cape Town

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African Languages and Literatures
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This study seeks to investigate Language variation in the Botswana speech community and its impact on children's education. The study is premised on the assumption that the learner's non-standard language from the home environment is not accommodated in the learning environment. The language used in the classroom is the standard language. This study deals with aspects such as language change, language contact, language interference as well as standardisation and the differences that exist in the spoken and written Setswana. Sociolinguistic factors such as language use are also dealt with. The problem of the use of non-standard varieties, as compared to the use of standard forms in the broad educational field is investigated.
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Bibliography: pages 133-141.

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African Languages and Literatures

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Ntshabele, C. 1999. Language variation in the Botswana speech community and its impact on children's education. University of Cape Town.

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