Introduction to Indigenous Languages II (Epie) - Ososi Onugbẹnị Giengien Workbook Įbį Ogili

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2025
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Yenagoa, Bayelsa State (No. 25 Imgbi Road Amarata ): Zilies Prints & Publishing
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Introduction to Indigenous Languages II (Epie) - Ososi Onugbẹnị Giengien Workbook Įbį Ogili • Chapter One: Introduction To Indigenous Languages / Ọsọsi onugbẹnị giengien • Chapter Two: Word Formation In Indigenous Languages / Wulemu mị onugbẹnị giengien • Chapter Three: Tone In African Languages/ Itoni mị onugbẹnị Afrika • Chapter Four: Phonemes, Allophones, And Sound/ Ifonime, alifoni nị etigiengien uvẹlẹ • Chapter Five: Tonal Bearing Units (TBUs)/ Eti onugbẹnị nị ọvọnị itoni ḅo • Chapter Six: Tonal Application Using Wordlists. • Chapter Seven: Sentence Formation. • Chapter Eight: Numeral Systems In Indigenous Languages. • Chapter Nine: Cultural Significance Of Language. • Chapter Ten: Sociolinguistic Contexts And Language Use. • Chapter Eleven: Language Preservation And Documentation. • Chapter Twelve: Policy, Advocacy, And Community Engagement. • Chapter Thirteen: Linguistic Diversity. • Chapter Fourteen: Sociolinguistics Contexts. • Chapter Fifteen: Global Vs. Local Languages. • Chapter Sixteen: Historical Context. • Chapter Seventeen: Language And Identity. • Chapter Eighteen: Ethical Considerations In Language Preservation. • Chapter Nineteen: Digital Tools For Indigenous Language Preservation.

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This instructional workbook, published under the auspices of the Centre for Niger Delta Studies & Sustainability (CNDSS) at Federal University Otuoke, serves as a comprehensive foundational resource for learning, documenting, and preserving indigenous languages, with a primary focus on Epie-Atissa alongside other languages of the Niger Delta region including Izon, Nembe, and Ogbia. Designed with a practical approach, the text systematically guides students through the structural mechanics of language, covering key linguistic components such as phonemes, allophones, word formation processes, morphology, sentence construction, and numerical systems. A prominent focus of the material is placed on the complex tonal systems characteristic of African languages, detailing Tonal Bearing Units (TBUs) and tonal application rules to ensure accurate speech and translation. Beyond purely technical mechanics, the textbook explores the broader sociolinguistic contexts, highlighting the deep intersection between language, cultural identity, traditional knowledge, and historical evolution. It addresses critical contemporary topics such as language endagerment, ethical guidelines in field research, community advocacy, and the adoption of modern digital tools—such as mobile applications, digital archives, and machine learning—for language preservation. Complete with structured chapter objectives, practical class activities, exercises, and discussion prompts, this workbook equips students, educators, and researchers with the necessary analytical skills to safeguard and actively revitalize the rich linguistic heritage of the Niger Delta.
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