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Author(s): Nolue Emenanjo
ISBN(s): 9789785421521, 978542152X
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 5.58 MB
Year: 2015
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 978542152X 
ISBN 13: 9789785421521
Author: Nolue Emenanjo

In twenty-five chapters this book covers phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. The chapters are organized in four discrete parts: phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. They are uneven in terms of scope covered, length, the density of their contents and their degrees of difficulty. Each chapter ends with ‘Some References’ relevant to both the topic(s) treated in the chapter, in Igbo linguistics, and in general linguistics.

A Grammar of Contemporary Igbo Constituents Features and Processes 1st Table of contents:

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Igbo Linguistics

    • Overview of Igbo Language
    • Dialects of Igbo and Their Geographic Distribution
    • The Linguistic Features of Igbo
    • Historical Context of Igbo Grammar

  • Chapter 2: Phonology of Igbo

    • Vowels and Consonants in Igbo
    • Tonal System: High, Low, and Downstep Tones
    • Syllable Structure and Phonotactics
    • Phonological Processes: Vowel Harmony, Nasalization
    • Tone Sandhi and Phonemic Variation

  • Chapter 3: Morphology

    • Word Formation in Igbo
    • Noun Classes and Agreement
    • Verb Conjugation and Tense-Aspects
    • Derivational and Inflectional Morphology
    • Prefixes, Suffixes, and Reduplication in Igbo

  • Chapter 4: Syntax: Sentence Structure and Constituents

    • Basic Sentence Structure: SVO Word Order
    • Constituents of Igbo Sentences: Subject, Object, Predicate
    • Phrase Structure Rules: Noun Phrases, Verb Phrases, Adjective Phrases
    • Negation and Question Formation
    • Movement and Displacement in Igbo Syntax

  • Chapter 5: Verb Phrase and Clause Structure

    • The Structure of Verb Phrases in Igbo
    • Auxiliaries, Modals, and Aspect Markers
    • Subordinate Clauses: Relative, Complement, and Adverbial Clauses
    • Coordination and Subordination
    • The Role of Argument Structure in Verb Formation

  • Chapter 6: Syntax-Semantics Interface

    • The Relationship Between Syntax and Meaning
    • Case Marking and Thematic Roles
    • Quantifiers and their Syntactic Distribution
    • Focus and Topic in Igbo Syntax
    • The Role of Word Order in Information Structure

  • Chapter 7: The Role of Tone in Syntax and Semantics

    • Tone and Grammatical Features: Tone Marking of Nouns and Verbs
    • Tone and Sentence Structure: How Tone Influences Interpretation
    • Interaction Between Tone and Syntax
    • Tone Sandhi and Syntactic Boundaries

  • Chapter 8: Syntactic Processes

    • Movement and Word Order Variations
    • A-movement, A’-movement, and Wh-movement
    • Topicalization and Focus Constructions
    • Passivization and Causativization
    • Ellipsis and Gapping in Igbo

  • Chapter 9: Clause Types and Sentence Types

    • Declarative Sentences in Igbo
    • Interrogative Sentences and Question Formation
    • Imperative Sentences and Commands
    • Exclamatives and Expressive Sentence Types
    • The Role of Prosody in Sentence Types

  • Chapter 10: Pragmatics and Discourse Features

    • Pragmatic Markers in Igbo
    • Speech Acts and Discourse Organization
    • Discourse Topics and Focus
    • Politeness Strategies and Honorifics
    • Language Variation and Register in Igbo

  • Chapter 11: Sociolinguistic Considerations in Igbo Grammar

    • Language Contact and Its Effects on Igbo Grammar
    • Social and Regional Variations in Igbo
    • Language Shift and Preservation
    • The Role of Igbo in Modern Nigerian Society

  • Chapter 12: The Acquisition of Igbo

    • Language Acquisition in Igbo Children
    • Early Development of Igbo Syntax
    • Influence of Socio-cultural Contexts on Language Acquisition
    • Bilingualism and Language Contact in Igbo Acquisition

  • Chapter 13: Conclusion and Future Directions

    • Summary of Key Features and Processes in Igbo Grammar
    • Challenges and Areas of Further Research
    • The Importance of Preserving Igbo Linguistic Heritage
    • Future Directions for Research on Igbo

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