-
Aspects Of Bura Negation
CHAPTER ONE -- [Total Page(s) 4]
Page 3 of 4
-
-
-
1.5 Theoretical Framework
The theoretical framework to be employed in this research is Government
and Binding theory (GB). GB theory is a model of grammar propounded and
developed by Noam Chomsky. This is done with the aim of covering
Universal Grammar (UG) that is, the system or principles, conditions and
rule that are elements or properties of all human languages.
In essence, negation as an aspect of syntax will be analyzed under the GB theoretical framework.
1.6 Data Collection
The method of data collection is contact method or informant method. We
collected linguistic data for this study by making use of language
informants who are native speaker of Bura language. The data were
collected through the use of frame technique and the Ibadan word list of
400 basic items. Below are pieces of information about the informants.
1. NAME: Ezekiel Simon Shelai
SEX: Male
AGE:39 years
OCCUPATION: Lecturing
NO OF YEARS SPENT IN BURA: 26years
OTHER LANGUAGE SPOKEN: English, Hausa and Chibok.
2. NAME: Mr. Bashir
SEX: Male
AGE:36 years
OCCUPATION: Civil Servant
NUMBER OF YEARS SPENT IN BURA: 21 years
OTHER LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English and Kanuri
1.7 Data Analysis
To
ensure an efficient data analysis in this research, all data received
are accurately transcribed. The morphemes that made up the phrases and
sentences are also carefully glossed. The data collected are worked upon
according to how the native speakers use it without imposing any
extraneous rules or norm of correctness.
CHAPTER ONE -- [Total Page(s) 4]
Page 3 of 4
-
