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The African National Anthem, "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika: A Pragmatic Linguistic Analysis
Abdul Karim Bangura
The African National Anthem, "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika: A Pragmatic Linguistic Analysis
Abdul Karim Bangura
Offers a pragmatic analysis of the African National Anthem, "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika", within a linguistic framework. By delineating the pragmatic features of the anthem, its philosophical symbolic meanings are teased out. This is important because symbols are critical in promoting social integration, fostering legitimacy, inducing loyalty, gaining compliance, and providing security and hope.
108 pages
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | July 23, 2010 |
Original release date | 2012 |
ISBN13 | 9781609278571 |
Publishers | Cognella, Inc |
Pages | 108 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 6 mm · 199 g |
Language | English |
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