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An Endangered Nigerian Indigenous Language: The Case of Yorùbá Language
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Balogun, Temitope Abiodun |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Abstract | This paper examines the low-usage of Yoruba language among some selected secondary school students in Yorubaland. The paper uses questionnaire with cloze test to measure the knowledge of Yoruba language among respondents in three Yoruba speaking states in southwestern Nigeria. The results of the data show that Yoruba language enjoys low patronage and patriotism amongst the students used for the data. Many of these students found it extremely difficult to express themselves freely in Yoruba language and at the same time, they were unable to provide meanings for selected Yoruba proverbs, words, and expressions. The significance of this work is seen in the fact that Yoruba language stands the risk of gradual extinction if urgent measures are not taken by all stakeholders concerned to arrest the dwindling fortunes of the language. |
| Starting Page | 70 |
| Ending Page | 70 |
| Page Count | 1 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.nobleworld.biz/images/6-Balogun_s_Paper.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |