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
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.
The Role of Tone in Kifuliiru Verbal Morphology
Dr. Emmanuel Nkurunziza
2019 • 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.
Cultural Practices and Language Maintenance: A Case Study of Bafuliiru Community
Dr. Sarah Thompson, Dr. Pierre Niyongabo
2021 • 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.
Noun Class Agreement in Kifuliiru: A Typological Perspective
Dr. Maria Garcia, Dr. Joseph Nzabonimpaye
2022 • 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.
Oral Traditions and Historical Memory in Bafuliiru Society
Dr. Antoine Nzabonimpa, Dr. Louise Wilson
2023 • 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.