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Is There A Need For A Standardised Igbo? by ezeagu(m): 8:28pm On Oct 28, 2015 |
A carry on from the last thread maybe, is there even a need for a Standard Igbo? Do people really use it for communicating to other dialect speakers in non-formal situations. People have fund ways to communicate without having to learn Igbo Izugbe, or Standard Igbo, but there's a suggestion that one form of Igbo needs to be the main Igbo, why is this? 1 Like |
Re: Is There A Need For A Standardised Igbo? by Nobody: 5:47pm On Oct 29, 2015 |
I think what Igbo language needs is a uniform pattern and syntax. Every Igbo community should be encouraged to sustain their dialect. Various dialects can stand in as synonyms in the language. Eg jee and gaa for go Gote and zuta for buy 1 Like |
Re: Is There A Need For A Standardised Igbo? by ezeagu(m): 7:51pm On Oct 29, 2015 |
Imagine a situation where the words are learnt as synonyms, then most dialects would become intelligible. 2 Likes |
Re: Is There A Need For A Standardised Igbo? by Nobody: 12:03am On Oct 30, 2015 |
Who speaks "Standardized Igbo"? |
Re: Is There A Need For A Standardised Igbo? by Nobody: 12:05am On Oct 30, 2015 |
adeitoro:Do you think neo-nsibidi can help? 1 Like
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Re: Is There A Need For A Standardised Igbo? by ChinenyeN(m): 12:23am On Oct 30, 2015 |
Just my honest opinion here, from observation and experience.. I believe a standard should exist [Huh? So that Ngwa boy ChinenyeN is pro-standard? -- Yes]. The catch for me is that I believe said standard should exist insofar as language maintenance and literacy are concerned. Beyond that (and speaking strictly in the case of Igbo), I see a standard as unnecessary. The 100+ years of strong interaction along with early 20th century missionary efforts have helped established a speech baseline, largely influenced by the syntax of the Onitsha/Idemili axis (thanks to the spread of Catholicism). From my observation, this speech baseline is both convenient and effective. To make use of the speech baseline, all one has to do is mostly mirror the syntax. In some instances, a change in lexicon may not even be requried. In that same manner, Standard Igbo provides support by laying down the general rules and guidelines for transcribing speech. We could call it a literary baseline. The only major deficiency is that standards are prone to the unintended side effect of causing linguistic discrimination. We don't have to look far too find rampant cases of this among the Igbo. Aside from that, a standard has its uses. However, I believe in and highly encourage focused development of the various lects. In my opinion, the lects stand a better chance of lexical growth than Standard Igbo. That's why I don't speak Standard Igbo, but still write it. 3 Likes |
Re: Is There A Need For A Standardised Igbo? by Nobody: 1:32am On Oct 30, 2015 |
Johnydon22 you might like these folks. |
Re: Is There A Need For A Standardised Igbo? by Nobody: 5:34am On Oct 30, 2015 |
imhotep: I think nsibidi if standardized can be used along side with Latin alphabet. Teaching nsibidi in schools will go a long way in spreading its usage. 1 Like |
Re: Is There A Need For A Standardised Igbo? by Nobody: 6:07am On Oct 30, 2015 |
adeitoro:i agree with you. 1 Like |
Re: Is There A Need For A Standardised Igbo? by johnydon22(m): 7:38am On Oct 30, 2015 |
musKeeto: Thank you bro. . . so happy to this ... ezeagu adeitoro chinenyeN imhotep This is wonderful guys, lets keep this thread alive for eternity.... Registering my presence here... @ezeagu are you from ezeagu in enugu state? 1 Like |
Re: Is There A Need For A Standardised Igbo? by Nobody: 8:43am On Oct 30, 2015 |
johnydon22:Supported. This blogger is doing interesting things with nsibidi --> http://blog.nsibiri.org/ 1 Like |
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