Pragmatics of discourse in Northern Sotho: A functional approach

Abstract

A distinct analysis is made of the functions of language in the socialization process. This general survey of social pragmatics includes speech used in various situational contexts, such as matrimony, mourning, sacred and ritual situations; language and sex; language of the aged; rules of address; the work situation; etc. The main objective is, however, to emphasize the functional approach and its implications in the study of African languages. S.