Usanifishaji wa Kiswahili Afrika Mashariki: Changamoto na namna ya kukabiliana nazo
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2017
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University of Namibia
Abstract
The process of standardizing Kiswahili language started before East
African countries attained independence. Despite adopting different
objectives and methods, the process has been ongoing even after
independence of the East African countries. When discussing this
process, it is of paramount importance to take into consideration
the growth of terminologies, especially scientific and technological
terms, which are created almost on a daily basis. It is also important
to take cognizance of an increase in the number of universities
in this region in which Kiswahili is one of the subjects studied by
many students. Taking into consideration the fact that Kiswahili is
the medium of the subject’s instructions these universities, students
need sufficient textbooks and reference books written in Kiswahili,
among other things. As such, East African Community member
states need standard terms in various sectors, including research.
This being the case, it is important to carefully coordinate the
process of standardizing Kiswahili terms for use in various domains
of the East African Community. The main objective of this article,
therefore, is to examine the challenges of standardizing Kiswahili
in the new East African Community. The article also provides
recommendations on what can be done best to facilitate effective
use of Kiswahili language among East African Community member
states.
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Kiswahili, Standardization
Citation
Hans, M.M. (2017). Usanifishaji wa Kiswahili Afrika Mashariki: Changamoto na namna ya kukabiliana nazo. JULACE: Journal of University of Namibia Language Centre, 2(2), 100-121.