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    ACCULTURATION IN THE PERIOD OF GLOBALIZATION: TIV LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE
    (Department of English, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2012-07-05) Akase, Tiav Thomas; Amende, Charles A.
    Acculturation is the adoption of the element of one culture by a different cultural group. Culture entails the knowledge, belief art, morals, laws, customs, habits, and language acquired by the people of the society. Language is known to be the sole transmitter of culture. Globalization encourages integration among countries and cultures across the world. The forces of globalization have therefore, endangered the world's linguistic and cultural diversity. This paper therefore, examines the effects of globalization on Tiv language and culture in recent times. The paper will also suggest useful solutions to avoid total annihilation of the Tiv man's valued cultural heritage.
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    DIALECT DISTANCE AMONG GBAGY1 DIALECTS: GBAGYI NGE-NGE AND GBAGYI NKWA
    (Department of English, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-01-01) Amende, Charles A.; Akase, Tiav Thomas; Salisu, Muhammad Raj.
    This work examines dialect distance among Gbagyi dialects. Dialect distance connotes the degree of mutual intelligibility between dialects of the same language. The degree of mutual intelligibility however, relates to the extent of divergence between the dialects of Gbagyi language; and is measured by the degree of closeness in the writing system and pronunciation, coupled with high tendencies of cognacy between the dialects of the language. Mutuality breeds cordial relationship and understanding between speakers of a language, and its absence may often create problems in communication which may lead to misunderstanding, misinterpretation, and disintegration. This work therefore, examines the extent of dialect distance between two (2) dialects of Gbagyi language as they affect speakers of both dialects. The study is survey in nature; and findings reveal that mutual intelligibility exists between Gbagyi Nge-Nge and Gbagyi Nkwa dialects of Gbagyi language but the degree of mutual intelligibility is low. The study suggests a harmonization of the dialects for the standardization of the Gbagyi language.
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    DIALECT DISTANCE AMONG GBAGYI DIALECTS: GBAGYI NGE-NGE AND GBAGYI NKWA
    (DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH FACULTY OF ARTS NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2020-07-16) Amende, Charles A.; Akase, Tiav Thomas; Salisu, Muhammad Raj
    This work examines dialect distance among Gbagyi dialects. Dialect distance connotes the degree of mutual intelligibility between dialects of the same language. The degree of mutual intelligibility however, relates to the extent of divergence between the dialects of Gbagyi language; and is measured by the degree of closeness in the writing system and pronunciation, coupled with high tendencies of cognacy between the dialects of the language. Mutuality breeds cordial relationship and understanding between speakers of a language, and its absence may often create problems in communication which may lead to misunderstanding, misinterpretation, and disintegration. This work therefore, examines the extent of dialect distance between two (2) dialects of Gbagyi language as they affect speakers of both dialects. The study is survey in nature; and findings reveal that mutual intelligibility exists between Gbagyi Nge-Nge and Gbagyi Nkwa dialects of Gbagyi language but the degree of mutual intelligibility is low. The study suggests a harmonization of the dialects for the standardization of the Gbagyi language.
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    Lexical and Structural Ambiguity in Tiv Discourse
    (DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH FACULTY OF ARTS NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2020-01-28) Tanimu, Yusuf; Amende, Charles A.; Salisu, Muhammad Raj
    This study investigates ambiguity in Tiv discoui'se with focus on lexical and structural ambiguity. Ambiguity connotes a situation where a word or sentence has more than one meaning or interpretation; and lexical ambiguity is a type of ambiguity created by a particular lexical item or lexical unit (a word). Ambiguity affects communication, where meaning is distorted between a speaker and a listener, leading to misinterpretation and misunderstanding. This study examines ambiguity occasioned by lexical item, sentence structure, homonymy, polysemy and sense of a word. It unveils instances of such ambiguities in Tiv and highlights appropriate choice of words and the role of context in ensuring disambiguation in Tiv discourse. This is done, in order to engender effective communication in Tiv as well as to contribute to the development of the Tiv language.
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    SEMANTIC VALUE OF SILENCE IN TIV DISCOURSE
    (Department of English, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-01-05) Akase, Tiav Thomas; Mohammed, Y.; Amende, Charles A.
    Semantics attaches meaning and value to all aspects of human behavior including silence. The way we dress, talk, eat, walk, look at things, etc., all convey meaning. This is because everything that human beings do, actions and inactions have meaning in semantics. It.is in view of this t|iat the researchers want to examine the value of silence which is the complete absence of sound or noise in’a discourse. Silence is an aspect of nonverbal communication that is often used; in Tiv Discourse. It expresses information about the,.user’s feelings, ideas, attitudes, etc. People from different cultures' have different meanings and interpretations of silence whenever it is used in any discourse. This work however, Centre sonly on Tiv experience and usage. The findings of the.work show that silence has both positive and negative semantic values in Tiv discourse. Most importantly, the work helps us to knowwhen and how to use it and shall not bother much that it is an insult or one is ignored whenever it is used, for it may convey different meaning. The paper is a contribution to the development of Tiv discourse studies and language in general.