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Journal articles on the topic "Dagbani"

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Tuurosong, Damasus. "The Role of Dagbani Movies in Promoting Peaceful Co-existence in Northern Region, Ghana." Ghana Journal of Development Studies 18, no. 1 (May 27, 2021): 97–119. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjds.v18i1.5.

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This study explores themes in Dagbani movies which enhance peace-building, and discusses cultural conflict resolution techniques employed in Dagbani movies for peace-building. Qualitative research design was employed for the study. Focus group discussions and interviews were used for data collection. The study used Agenda Setting theory as analytical framework, and undertook thematic analysis to tease out messages in the content of selected movies. It showed that Dagbani movies contain lessons on peace-building and have become reference materials for opinion leaders and peace campaigners within Dagbon. Out of 11 movies sampled, six exposed bad traditional leadership with a view to admonishing Dagbon chiefs to desist from acts that could promote conflicts. Dagbani movies, re-establish working relations among warring factions, deal with systemic issues underlying conflicts and rebuild mutual relationships. The movies advocate the use of traditional peace-building techniques for conflict resolution. The study concludes that if movie producers get the support of relevant stakeholders, Dagbon movies could be effective in resolving conflicts. It recommends that film makers solicit funding from donor agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to produce movies targeted at maintaining peace in Dagbon. Keywords: Dagbani Movies, Peaceful Co-existence, Chieftaincy Disputes, Conflict Resolution and Culture
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Hudu, Fusheini, and Mohammed Osman Nindow. "Nasality in Dagbani prosody." Folia Linguistica 54, no. 3 (September 1, 2020): 527–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/flin-2020-2039.

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Abstract This paper presents a detailed analysis of nasality in Dagbani, a Gur language of Ghana, and the role it plays in Dagbani prosody. It demonstrates that the nasal is at the centre of defining the range of what is possible in Dagbani prosodic patterns. Nasals provide the basis for determining the full range of syllable types and the tone bearing unit of Dagbani; nasals are the only coda consonants that licence vowel lengthening; and nasals provide the only cases of phonological non-vocalic geminates. The overall effects of the influence of nasality is the emergence of complex prosodic structures. Contrary to the crosslinguistically acclaimed marked position of the coda, the CVN syllable is the default, unmarked syllable in Dagbani.
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Abukari Kwame. "The Syntax of Dagbani personal pronouns: an analysis." Legon Journal of the Humanities 30, no. 2 (December 31, 2019): 109–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ljh.v30i2.6.

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Cross-linguistically, personal pronouns are noted as being deficient in relation to some morphosyntactic and phonological properties. Some striking asymmetries have been identified between strong and weak personal pronouns in relation to modification, coordination/conjunction, whether they have a semantic referent, and can encode focus. This study explores the personal pronominal system of Dagbani along Cardinaletti and Starke’s (1994) typology and observed asymmetries. Using insights from published literature on Dagbani pronouns as well as my understanding as a native speaker, I argue that, unlike personal pronouns in Romance/Germanic languages, Dagbani personal pronouns can be modified by quantifiers, can be coordinated, and can occur in conjunction constructions, as well as encode topic and focus as salient semantic discourse properties. Furthermore, the pre/post verbal distinctions among nonemphatic pronominal forms in Dagbani still hold, even as these occur in coordinated and modified constructions, due to structural constraints imposed on them by coordinating conjuctions and quantifiers.
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Kwame, Abukari, and Marit Westergaard. "The acquisition of English articles among L1 Dagbani L2 English learners." Canadian Journal of Linguistics/Revue canadienne de linguistique 65, no. 4 (November 10, 2020): 496–534. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cnj.2020.20.

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AbstractThis study investigates the acquisition of articles in L2 English by L1 speakers of Dagbani, a Gur language spoken in Ghana. Dagbani differs from English in that it has two definite articles, no indefinite article, and a zero-article which may express definiteness, indefiniteness as well as genericity. The study consisted of a Forced-choice task (FCT) and an Acceptability judgement task (AJT) which were administered to Dagbani teenagers with an intermediate proficiency in English (n = 45) and a group of native English speakers as controls (n = 8). The results showed that the learners’ article choice was based on definiteness, not specificity (i.e., no fluctuation between the two) and that they had slightly more problems with indefinite than definite contexts, while generic contexts were the most problematic. Except for a certain task effect as well as a possible interference of instruction (in the FCT), the results can be argued to generally be due to influence from the L1 and to the difficulty of feature reassembly.
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Issah, Samuel alhasaan. "The Correlation between Aspect and Transitivity Alternation in Dagbani." Buckingham Journal of Language and Linguistics 4 (October 31, 2011): 53–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.5750/bjll.v4i0.37.

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This paper attempts to describe and analyze the relation between aspect and transitivity in Dagbani, a Gur language spoken in the Northern Region of Ghana by the Dagbamba. The author does this by focusing on the fact that there are different (perfective and imperfective) aspectual markers that correlate with the presence or absence of NP objects or adjunct phrases, such as adverbs. I conclude that pronouncing any syntactic element after a Dagbani verbal phrase or otherwise is determined by the aspectual suffixes of that verbal phrase.In an attempt to find explanations to this transitivity alternations, I make two hypothesises; the incorporated pronouns hypothesis and the focus hypothesis. None of these however, seems to adequately address the problem and I leave the working out of this to future research. It is shown that the correlation between aspect and transitivity in Dagbani sounds (at least superficially), very similar to the so-called “conjoint/disjoint” or “short/long” verb phenomenon that is found in a number of Bantu languages.
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Issah, Samuel Alhassan. "Conjoint and disjoint verb alternations in Dagbani." Ghana Journal of Linguistics 4, no. 2 (January 12, 2016): 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjl.v4i2.2.

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Inusah, Abdul-Razak, Evershed Kwasi Amuzu, and George Akanlig Pare. "Variations of [ɾ] in Dagbani female names." Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 37, no. 3 (October 1, 2019): 191–209. http://dx.doi.org/10.2989/16073614.2019.1671878.

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Issah, Samuel Alhassan. "The structure of the Dagbani simple noun phrase." South African Journal of African Languages 33, no. 2 (September 2013): 203–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02572117.2013.871462.

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Issah, Samuel Alhassan. "On body-part nouns and the expression of spatial and locative reference in Dagbani." Topics in Linguistics 21, no. 2 (December 1, 2020): 41–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/topling-2020-0009.

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Abstract This paper examines the linguistic means by which spatial relations are expressed in Dagbani, a Mabia (Gur) language spoken in the northern region of Ghana (West Africa). I pay particular attention to the grammar of Dagbani “postpositions” demonstrating that the system of locative expressions comprises words that share heterosemic relations with some body parts and landmark terms. I show that although these locative expressions are related both segmentally and suprasegmentally to the nominal items they might have developed from, they are distinct in terms of their semantic, syntactic and morphological properties. Consequently, I conclude that the body-part nouns in locative constructions are distinct syntactic categories due to the morphosyntactic and semantic differences they exhibit. These body-part nouns are thus analysed as grammaticalized items, which function as postpositions and instantiate a postpositional phrase (PostP) category. Finally, I propose possible series of semantic changes that could account for the development of the body-part terms as postpositions.
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Inusah, Abdul-Razak, and Edward Salifu Mahama. "The phonological structure of English borrowed words in Dagbani." South African Journal of African Languages 39, no. 3 (November 29, 2019): 281–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02572117.2019.1672332.

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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Dagbani"

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Hudu, Fusheini Angulu. "Dagbani tongue-root harmony : a formal account with ultrasound investigation." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/27777.

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The aim of this dissertation is (i) to contribute to understanding of [ATR] harmony patterns with a formal account of Dagbani [ATR] harmony using the theory of Headed Spans (Span Theory) and (ii) to answer basic empirical questions about the relations between tongue-root phonological features and the articulatory gestures involved in producing vowels with these features. In Dagbani [+ATR] harmony, there are three vowel triggers: the high front vowel /i/ triggers progressive assimilation of [+ATR]; the mid vowels [e] and [o] trigger regressive assimilation. Mid vowel triggers predictably surface in domain-final open syllables while /i/ is contrastive. I account for [+ATR] harmony using the theory of Grounded Phonology and the interaction of height-based markedness constraint hierarchies. In addition to the basic harmonic patterns, Dagbani [ATR] harmony is constrained by a height similarity condition limiting the trigger and target to vowels of the same specification for [±high]. Within Span Theory, this is argued to be a restriction on height featural combination in a [+ATR] span. A unique part of the formal analysis is the account of direction-specific consonant opacity. Having challenged previous harmony theories, the account here demonstrates the relative strength of Span Theory and supports the assumption that intervocalic consonants are targets of vowel harmony features. The second goal of the dissertation is achieved with an ultrasound imaging study testing the hypothesis that there is a direct mapping between tongue-root features and the articulatory positions of the tongue in producing vowels with different tongue-root feature specifications. It further investigates whether such a mapping also reflects which of the values of the feature [ATR]/[RTR] is dominant in a language. The results of 5 experiments show that in addition to the tongue-root position distinguishing [+ATR] from [-ATR] vowels, the dominant [+ATR] feature has a tongue-root position anterior to the neutral tongue-root rest position while the recessive [-ATR] vowels have a variable tongue-root position. The results support a direct mapping between the phonological feature [ATR] and the articulatory gestures that produce it.
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Purvis, Tristan Michael. "A linguistic and discursive analysis of register variation in Dagbani." [Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University, 2008. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3322533.

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Issah, Samuel Alhassan [Verfasser]. "On the structure of A-bar constructions in Dagbani: Perspectives of «wh»-questions and fragment answers / Samuel Alhassan Issah." Frankfurt a.M. : Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften, 2020. http://d-nb.info/1212759915/34.

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Thompson, Sandra. "Culturally informed conceptions of traumatic experience and coping strategies among the mole-dagbon of Ghana." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/9327.

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Culture is important to an individual’s understanding of traumatic events and the symptoms that ensue after such events. Cultural understandings also inform how individuals cope with the traumatic stress symptoms they experience. A great deal is known about the understanding of traumatic experiences and effective coping mechanisms used in Western cultures, but non-Western cultures are generally understudied. Valuable lessons are learnt from conducting studies with understudied non-Western cultures. The research sought to explore and describe the culturally informed conceptions of traumatic experience and coping strategies in one such understudied population - the Mole-Dagbon of Ghana. The research used a qualitative exploratory descriptive interpretive methodology. Purposive nonprobability sampling was used to gain access to individuals who could comment on the knowledge objectives of the study. Data was collected using focus group discussions with cultural leaders, and semi-structured interviews with traumatized individuals. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, translated and analyzed using interpretive phenomenological analysis. The findings indicated that traumatic experiences and the coping strategies are influenced by a number of cultural factors. Participants’ understanding of traumatic experiences and symptoms relied heavily on normative traditional African cultural understandings, but explanations also utilized monotheistic (from Islam and Christianity) worldviews. It was also evident that not all explanations were purely spiritual and events and symptoms were also explained using a natural/scientific framework. Some aspects of this system indicated parallels with the Western cognitive understanding of traumatic stress symptoms. The Mole-Dagbon did not focus naturally on explaining the events and symptoms and in the current sample such explanations were often deferred to authoritative individuals in the society (especially the soothsayers from the Traditional African Religion). However, there was an easy focus on coping with the symptoms after a traumatic event and in this last aspect there was a great degree of agreement between participants. A clear hierarchy of coping emerged with community and family social support being considered the most important aspect. Irrespective of religious affiliation, individuals also considered a visit to the soothsayer and completing prescribed rituals as important in the process. Even where an individual did not wish to include this practice from African Traditional Religion because of religious affiliation, they acknowledged the existence and effectiveness of these practices. Finally, it was thought important that a traumatized individual consult a religious leader for counselling (again irrespective of the actual religion). While there were elements of cognitive understanding and a recognition of counselling by religious leaders, Western based treatment modalities were not mentioned as options for the treatment of the symptoms of PTSD. Practitioners that come into contact with the Mole-Dagbon may need to use collaborative treatment strategies that respects and utilizes cultural treatment strategies for PTSD. One interesting element that needs further exploration is whether the cognitive understandings of the Mole-Dagbon can be used in a cognitive therapeutic paradigm. Even though these cognitive appraisals are present in explaining symptoms, there are no direct cultural remedies that rely on them.
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Salifu, Abdulai. "Names that prick : royal praise names in Dagbon, northern Ghana /." [Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University, 2008. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3344619.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, Dept. of Folklore and Ethnomusicology, 2008.
Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Oct. 6, 2009). Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 70-02, Section: A, page: 0649. Advisers: John H. McDowell; Hasan M. El-Shamy.
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Aapengnuo, Clement M. "Threat narratives, group identity and violence a study of the Dagomba, Nanumba and Konkomba of northern Ghana /." Fairfax, VA : George Mason University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1920/3232.

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Thesis (M.S.)--George Mason University, 2008.
Vita: p. 77. Thesis director: Karina Korostelina. Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Aug. 27, 2008). Includes bibliographical references (p. 72-76). Also issued in print.
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Antoine, Adrien. "The politics of rice farming in Dagbon, 1972-79." Thesis, SOAS, University of London, 1985. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.326636.

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Ibrahim, Ahmed-Rufai. "Transforming the Dagbon Chieftaincy Conflict in Ghana: Perception on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)." Diss., NSUWorks, 2018. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/shss_dcar_etd/105.

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The study is a survey research with a focus on the perceptions of the two conflicting parties in the Dagbon chieftaincy conflict in Ghana; the Abudu, and the Andani royal families on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to resolve and transform the Dagbon chieftaincy conflict in Ghana. The conflict is over the rightful heir to the Yendi throne (skin) and it has persisted for more than five decades in Ghana’s post-independence history. All attempts to amicably resolve and transform the conflict through government established committees and commissions of inquiry, rulings by the law courts, and interventions by state and non-state institutions and actors have failed to yield any positive results. An alternative conflict settlement approach is therefore required to resolve and transform the conflict. ADR which is an approach employed by two or more parties in the settlement of conflicts and disputes other than the judicial court system is perceived to be an option. Historically, the traditional practice of ADR dates back to the pre-colonial era in Africa including Ghana. However, Ghana formally introduced ADR by promulgating the ADR Act (Act 798) in 2010. Three significant theories, namely; ripeness theory, Hobbes’ inherency theory and the group identity theory have been used to explain the study. Existing literature has been systematically reviewed. Primary data was gathered with a questionnaire. The data was then scientifically examined, analyzed, and interpreted. The findings are that respondents are very much aware of the existence of the conflict and its effects. The general perception is that, the ADR method when employed could result in an amicable resolution and transformation of the Dagbon conflict in Ghana. The research contributes to emerging literature on the relevance of Alternative Dispute Resolution and its success in the resolution of conflicts and disputes.
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"Kambon-waa: Warrior music of Dagbon." TUFTS UNIVERSITY, 2008. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1451852.

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"Names that prick: Royal praise names in Dagbon, northern Ghana." INDIANA UNIVERSITY, 2009. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3344619.

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Books on the topic "Dagbani"

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English-Dagbani dictionary. Tamale [Ghana]: GILLBT Press, 2010.

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Mahmoud, Adam, ed. Dagbani basic and cultural vocabulary. Napoli: Università degli studi di Napoli: L'Orientale, Dipartimento di studi e ricerche su Africa e paesi arabi, 2005.

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Martinson, Harold B. Dagbon in crisis: A road map to peace : --a clinical diagnosis of the Dagbon crisis, vis-à-vis "Yendi massacre II" (2002) and a "therapeutic measure" towards peace. Accra: HBM Publications, 2010.

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Dagbon in crisis: A road map to peace : --a clinical diagnosis of the Dagbon crisis, vis-à-vis "Yendi massacre II" (2002) and a "therapeutic measure" towards peace. Accra: HBM Publications, 2010.

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Abudulai, H. I. Luntali piligu. Accra: Bureau of Ghana Languages, 1988.

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Aspects of Dagbani grammar: With special emphasis on phonology and morphology. München: LINCOM Europa, 1999.

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Mahama, Ibrahim. History and traditions of Dagbon. Tamale, Ghana: GILLBT Printing Press, 2004.

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Akurgo, Alex John Westwood. The Yendi war: The real facts and how politicians turned a traditional dispute into politics of attrition. Accra: Aeon International., 2010.

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Blench, R. Bush things, house things, the land, and people in Northern Ghana. [Tamale, Ghana]: TICCS, 1999.

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Ama: A story of the Atlantic slave trade. Johannesburg, South Africa: Picador Africa, 2005.

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Book chapters on the topic "Dagbani"

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Olawsky, Knut J. "What is a word in Dagbani?" In Word, 205–26. Cambridge University Press, 2003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511486241.009.

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HYMAN, LARRY M. "STRUCTURE PRESERVATION AND POSTLEXICAL TONOLOGY IN DAGBANI." In Studies in Lexical Phonology, 235–54. Elsevier, 1993. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-325071-1.50014-5.

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Issah, Samuel Alhassan. "The form and function of Dagbani demonstratives." In The Routledge Handbook of African Linguistics, 281–96. Routledge, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315392981-15.

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Conference papers on the topic "Dagbani"

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Ding, Yepeng, and Hiroyuki Sato. "Dagbase: A Decentralized Database Platform Using DAG-Based Consensus." In 2020 IEEE 44th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/compsac48688.2020.0-164.

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