Journal of Kiswahili and Other African Languages
- Publisher
- Utafiti Foundation
- ISSN
- 2958-4914
- Country
- Kenya
- Language
- Kiswahili
- Thematic area
- Journal of Kiswahili and Other African Languages
- Access
- Open access
About this journal
The 'Journal of Kiswahili and Other African Languages' delves into the multifaceted world of African languages, encompassing a wide range of scholarly perspectives. Its scope encompasses linguistic analysis, sociolinguistics, language education, language policy, and literature in Kiswahili and other African languages. It explores the historical development, structure, and use of these languages within diverse social contexts, shedding light on their cultural significance and role in shaping African identities.
Key themes recurring throughout the journal's content include language acquisition and development, language variation and change, language attitudes and ideologies, multilingualism and language contact, and the use of African languages in education, government, and media. The journal also dedicates space to exploring literary works in African languages, analyzing their aesthetic qualities, cultural relevance, and contributions to the wider literary landscape.
The 'Journal of Kiswahili and Other African Languages' caters to a diverse audience, including scholars, researchers, educators, policymakers, and language enthusiasts. Its articles appeal to linguists, anthropologists, sociologists, educators, and individuals engaged in promoting and preserving African languages. The journal serves as a platform for disseminating cutting-edge research and fostering scholarly dialogue on the significance of African languages in the contemporary world.
Through its rigorous peer-review process and publication of high-quality research, the journal has established itself as a leading platform for advancing knowledge and understanding of African languages. Its impact extends beyond academia, influencing language policy development, curriculum design, and public awareness campaigns aimed at promoting language diversity and cultural heritage. The journal's contributions have played a vital role in shaping the discourse around African languages and their enduring relevance in the 21st century.
Volumes (16 articles)
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2025)
Volume 2, Issue 1 (2024)
Volume 2, Issue 2 (2024)
- Digitising Kiswahili for Translation Economy
- Uamilifu wa Jazanda Kwenye Nyimbo za Kiasili za Kikamba
- Uhakiki wa Itikadi Zilizofumbatwa Kijazanda kwenye Nyimbo za Kiasili za Kikamba
- Epistemolojia ya Waafrika katika Semi Zilizoandikwa kwenye Vazi la Kanga za Waswahili
- Tathmini ya Matumizi ya Akili Unde Kama Nyenzo ya Kutafsiri Matini za Kiingereza Kwenda Kiswahili
Volume 1, Issue 2 (2023)
- Hali ya Lugha ya Kiswahili katika Vyuo Vikuu nchini Tanzania: Mifano kutoka Chuo cha Kumbukumbu ya Mwalimu Nyerere
- Ujitokezaji wa Viarudhi vya Kifonolojia katika Kihaya: Uchunguzi Kifani wa Toni katika Lahaja ya Kihamba
- Makosa Yanayofanywa na Wanafunzi katika Ujifunzaji wa Isimu: Mifano kutoka Chuo cha Kumbukumbu ya Mwalimu Nyerere
- Kufanana na Kutofautiana kwa Msamiati katika Lahaja za Lugha ya Kihaya: Mifano kutoka Kihamba na Kiziba
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2022)
- MABADILIKO YA KIMAANA KATIKA METHALI ZA KIJINSIA: MIFANO KUTOKA JAMII YA WANYANKOLE
- RUWAZA YA VIVUMISHI KATIKA LUGHA AMBISHI BAINISHI: MIFANO KUTOKA LAHAJA YA KIIMENTI
- UIBUKAJI WA U-NIGERIA KATIKA TASNIA YA MUZIKI WA KIZAZI KIPYA NCHINI TANZANIA: MASUALA MUHIMU YA KUZINGATIA
- VYANZO VYA MISIMU KWA WANAFUNZI KATIKA KISWAHILI