Using indigenous languages for teaching : Tama language
Joint Authors
Dawud, Masturah Muhammad Ibrahim
Muhammad, Mahmud Ali
Source
Journal of Science and Technology : in Humanities
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.69-77, 9 p.
Publisher
Sudan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Scientific Research
Publication Date
2017-12-31
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The question of which language(s) could be used for teaching and learning is a crucial one in bilingual and multilingual contexts.
In former colonial countries, it is a question that has occupied the agendas of many governments since they attained independence.
Some countries have made strides towards addressing it (e.g., Tanzania and Nigeria), although it continues to haunt others.
In Sudan there are similar cases of indigenous languages, namely the Tama Language in Dar Tam.
Tama is such a small minority in Dar Fur that is increasingly growing in numbers and importance.
Tama people believe that their language can at least be used at lower levels of general education if an adequate writing system is devised.
A number of studies have been conducted in this domain all have the objectives of creating an effective writing system that will Tama young learners to use their language in education.
Young learners are already familiar with the Arabic script as they have been exposed to glorious Guran in Khalawa (a pre-school setting).
Arabic script can be suggested as the best type of script to be used for writing Tama language.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dawud, Masturah Muhammad Ibrahim& Muhammad, Mahmud Ali. 2017. Using indigenous languages for teaching : Tama language. Journal of Science and Technology : in Humanities،Vol. 18, no. 2, pp.69-77.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-789932
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dawud, Masturah Muhammad Ibrahim& Muhammad, Mahmud Ali. Using indigenous languages for teaching : Tama language. Journal of Science and Technology : in Humanities Vol. 18, no. 2 (2017), pp.69-77.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-789932
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dawud, Masturah Muhammad Ibrahim& Muhammad, Mahmud Ali. Using indigenous languages for teaching : Tama language. Journal of Science and Technology : in Humanities. 2017. Vol. 18, no. 2, pp.69-77.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-789932
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 77
Record ID
BIM-789932