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Cultural creolisation and language use in post-colonial Africa: the case of Senegal
Africa • 64 (2) • Published In 1994 • Pages: 175-189
By: Swigart, Leigh.
Abstract
This is a study of a speech style called Urban Wolof which developed in the post-colonial period in Senegal involving a wide range of linguistic forms. The author's focus in this study is on the use of Urban Wolof in the city of Dakar. This language style involves the creative melding or creolization of elements from indigenous and former colonial cultures adapted to the complexities of urban life, and reflects the new values and way of life found in the urban center of Dakar where it is spoken. General information on the structure of the linguistic form known as Urban Wolof will be found in category 190.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1999
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Linguist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1998
- Field Date
- 1986-1989
- Coverage Date
- 1986-1989
- Coverage Place
- city of Dakar, Senegal
- Notes
- Leigh Swigart
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-188)
- LCCN
- 29010790
- LCSH
- Wolof (African people)