Language variation and change: A case study of Shaba Swahili

Swahili has generally been perceived as a homogenous entity whose norms are reflected in the variety spoken on the coast of East Africa. Any deviations from these norms are perceived as trademark of colloquialism, corruption, deterioration and/or sub-standardness. In the Zairian province of Shaba, the variety of Swahili used is characterized by a multiplicity of deviations at all grammatical levels. This variety, commonly known as Shaba Swahili (ShS), has been considered by many as a colloquial, corrupt, deteriorated, and sub-standard or pidgin variety of East African Swahili (EAS).

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Linguistics

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Kapanga, Mwamba Tshishiku

Contributors dc:contributor

• Bokamba, Eyamba G.

• Language, Linguistics

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1991 Kapanga, Mwamba Tshishiku

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9136632
(UMI)AAI9136632

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/19242