Codeswitching in Igbo-English Bilingualism

A Matrix Language Frame Account

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Reading, Phonetics & Phonics, Linguistics
Cover of the book Codeswitching in Igbo-English Bilingualism by Kelechukwu Ihemere, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kelechukwu Ihemere ISBN: 9781474278157
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: October 20, 2016
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Language: English
Author: Kelechukwu Ihemere
ISBN: 9781474278157
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: October 20, 2016
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English

Codeswitching occurs when multilingual speakers embed elements of more than one language into the dominant (or Matrix) language within individual utterances of conversation. Codeswitching in Igbo-English Bilingualism explores the syntax of bilingual codeswitching between the Benue-Congo African language of Igbo and English. Within the framework of Myers-Scotton's highly influential Matrix Language Frame (MLF) model, Kelechukwu Ihemere explores the notion of asymmetry in Igbo-English codeswitching, arguing that the two languages do not contribute equally in the creation of mixed utterances. In the abstract interaction between the two grammars, the Matrix language is more activated than the Embedded language, resulting in either monolingual Igbo discourse or discourse with an Igbo morphosyntactic frame but with English insertions.

Using both linguistic and quantitative analyses, this book uniquely investigates the governing principles and restrictions on bilingual clauses and grammatical codeswitching in the context of a West African language and English. Providing a detailed descriptive and theoretical investigation of Igbo-English data and a deeper analysis of the MLF model, this book will be of interest to anyone working in the fields of comparative syntax, bilingualism and contact linguistics.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Codeswitching occurs when multilingual speakers embed elements of more than one language into the dominant (or Matrix) language within individual utterances of conversation. Codeswitching in Igbo-English Bilingualism explores the syntax of bilingual codeswitching between the Benue-Congo African language of Igbo and English. Within the framework of Myers-Scotton's highly influential Matrix Language Frame (MLF) model, Kelechukwu Ihemere explores the notion of asymmetry in Igbo-English codeswitching, arguing that the two languages do not contribute equally in the creation of mixed utterances. In the abstract interaction between the two grammars, the Matrix language is more activated than the Embedded language, resulting in either monolingual Igbo discourse or discourse with an Igbo morphosyntactic frame but with English insertions.

Using both linguistic and quantitative analyses, this book uniquely investigates the governing principles and restrictions on bilingual clauses and grammatical codeswitching in the context of a West African language and English. Providing a detailed descriptive and theoretical investigation of Igbo-English data and a deeper analysis of the MLF model, this book will be of interest to anyone working in the fields of comparative syntax, bilingualism and contact linguistics.

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book American Bomber Crewman 1941–45 by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book Birds of Japan by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book The Last American Diplomat by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book Escape and Evasion by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book Administrative Tribunals and Adjudication by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book Time of the Witches by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book Fun Food by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book The Governor's Lady by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book The Year We Disappeared by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book Shakespeare in the Theatre: The National Theatre, 1963–1975 by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book Debating Restorative Justice by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book Transgender, Translation, Translingual Address by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book Knowledge in Modern Philosophy by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book Law and Justice on the Small Screen by Kelechukwu Ihemere
Cover of the book At Home and Abroad by Kelechukwu Ihemere
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy