Research on Kifuliiru

Explore academic research and studies about the Kifuliiru language and Bafuliiru culture.

A Comprehensive Grammar of Kifuliiru: Phonology, Morphology, and Syntax

Dr. Jean-Pierre Nzabahimana, Dr. Marie-Claire Mukamwezi

2020 • Linguistics

Linguistics

This comprehensive study provides a detailed analysis of Kifuliiru grammar, focusing on its phonological system, morphological structure, and syntactic patterns. The research includes extensive fieldwork data and comparative analysis with other Bantu languages.

GrammarPhonologyMorphologySyntaxBantu Languages
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The Role of Tone in Kifuliiru Verbal Morphology

Dr. Emmanuel Nkurunziza

2019 • Phonology

Phonology

This paper investigates the role of tone in Kifuliiru verb conjugation and its interaction with other morphological processes. The study provides new insights into the tonal system and its implications for verb meaning and grammatical function.

ToneVerbsMorphologyPhonology
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Cultural Practices and Language Maintenance: A Case Study of Bafuliiru Community

Dr. Sarah Thompson, Dr. Pierre Niyongabo

2021 • Sociolinguistics

Sociolinguistics

This ethnographic study examines the relationship between cultural practices and language maintenance in the Bafuliiru community. The research focuses on traditional ceremonies, oral literature, and community interactions as factors in language vitality.

Language MaintenanceCultural PracticesEthnographyCommunity
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Noun Class Agreement in Kifuliiru: A Typological Perspective

Dr. Maria Garcia, Dr. Joseph Nzabonimpaye

2022 • Morphology

Morphology

This study analyzes the noun class agreement system in Kifuliiru from a typological perspective, comparing it with other Bantu languages. The research provides new insights into agreement patterns and their historical development.

Noun ClassesAgreementTypologyBantu
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Oral Traditions and Historical Memory in Bafuliiru Society

Dr. Antoine Nzabonimpa, Dr. Louise Wilson

2023 • Anthropology

Anthropology

This interdisciplinary study examines the role of oral traditions in preserving historical memory among the Bafuliiru people. The research analyzes traditional narratives, songs, and proverbs as vehicles of historical knowledge.

Oral TraditionsHistorical MemoryAnthropologyCultural Heritage
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