Browsing by Author "Haruna, Iliyasu Makera"

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    LANGUAGE ATTITUDE: SOCIO-PHONETIC VARIATION OF / / AND /h (j)/ IN KANO HAUSA SUB-DIALECT
    (Department of Nigerian Language, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-11-03) Abba, Sagir Abba; Haruna, Iliyasu Makera; Abba, Sagir Abba
    Realization of phonological differences occurs when dialects have the same type of underlying segments that are realized differently. This paper aimed at identifying attitude towards the realization differences between varieties. It is an attempt to elaborate on socio-phonetic aspect of /J7 and /h(j)/ variables, as level of respect or s 18™ accorded to a specific realization. Therefore, the paper is based on variation theory argues that variation is not a haphazard phenomenon but happens systematically. Ethnographic method was employed in the course of the study, where the researcher was actively involved in order to capture first-hand language patterns and attitude of the social actions under study. Result of the study revealed that, stigma is attached the usage of /h(J)/ variety, as the speakers are labeled as villagers by /J/ speakers. In other words, /j speakers have negative attitude towards /h(j)/ speakers.
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    A Pragmatic Study of Linguistic Taboos in Tiv
    (Department of Language and Linguistics, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-11-11) Akase, Tiav Thomas; Garba, Patience Ashesla; Haruna, Iliyasu Makera
    There are a number of words and expressions in Tiv language that are not talked about openly in conversations for various reasons. Such words and expressions have bad connotations: they can cause shame or embarrassment, and are capable of thwarting the smooth flow of communication. This paper is a pragmatic study of linguistic taboos in Tiv. It examines not only the literal meaning of linguistic taboos but also the meaning that is derived from the norms of formality and politeness (pragmatics) that exist in Tiv society. Conversation with native speakers and participants observations served as the primary source of data collection. Written materials in form of textbooks, journal articles and dissertations were used as secondary sources. The data collected were descriptively analysed bringing out euphemistic or polite expressions. The findings reveal that there are linguistic taboos in Tiv and the adult native speakers observe them more than the younger ones in their conversations. The study also agrees that taboos help to instill morals in members of the society. Finally, the study shows that the euphemistic expressions provide free flow o communication which would have been put to a halt by linguistic taboos. The paper concludes that the problem created by linguistic taboos in communication because of its bad connotations can e overcome if the correct euphemistic expressions for such taboos in the language are identified and correctly used.