Benson Ojwang
Biographic Data
| ID | 9296503 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Benson Ojwang |
| GIVEN NAMES | Benson |
| FAMILY NAME | Ojwang |
| SIGNATURE | OJWANG B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Maseno University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Semantic extension
Speakers of Dholuo use semantically- opaque utterances to creatively describe various aspects of soccer. Since the images are derived from diverse social experiences, it is pertinent to explicate their meanings within the context of soccer. The three apparent strategies are (1) idiomatic, (2) reference, (3) analogy and (4) semantic extensions. The data that illustrates these phenomena were collected through participant observation, informal conve…
Political and sociolinguistic obstacles to the expanded functions of Kiswahili in Kenya
The functional relevance of Kiswahili in Kenya has featured in many language policy statements. It is recognised as a lingua franca for interpersonal use. It also acquired a statutory and political role as a language of national integration and mobilisation at independence. The climax of Kiswahili's formal elevation came on 27 August 2010, with the promulgation of Kenya's new constitution. Henceforth, Kiswahili became an official language alongsi…
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Political and sociolinguistic obstacles to the expanded functions of Kiswahili in Kenya
The functional relevance of Kiswahili in Kenya has featured in many language policy statements. It is recognised as a lingua franca for interpersonal use. It also acquired a statutory and political role as a language of national integration and mobilisation at independence. The climax of Kiswahili's formal elevation came on 27 August 2010, with the promulgation of Kenya's new constitution. Henceforth, Kiswahili became an official language alongsi…
Semantic extension
Speakers of Dholuo use semantically- opaque utterances to creatively describe various aspects of soccer. Since the images are derived from diverse social experiences, it is pertinent to explicate their meanings within the context of soccer. The three apparent strategies are (1) idiomatic, (2) reference, (3) analogy and (4) semantic extensions. The data that illustrates these phenomena were collected through participant observation, informal conve…
Sociology (2 works) · Analogy (1 work) · Computer Science (1 work) · Constitution (1 work) · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (1 work) · Gender Studies (1 work) · History (1 work) · Kenya (1 work) · Law (1 work) · Linguistics (1 work)