http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/754 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:07:09 GMT 2026-04-08T17:07:09Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5159 Language attitude and use of dangme by the people of Vilo and Manya Krobo Asodji, V.K. This study explores the language attitude and use of Dangme by the people of Yilo and Manya Krobo. It examines the sociolinguistic factors that are influencing language attitude in Yilo and Manya Krobo areas. The study aims at achieving the following objectives: to assess the current language attitude of the Yilo and Manya Kroo communities towards the use and study of Dangme, to identify the sociolinguistic factors that are affecting the use and study of Dangme by the people of Yilo and Manya Krobo, and to evaluate the implications of these attitudes on the preservation and transmission of Dangme language within the Yilo and Manya Krobo communities. A sample size of 80 respondents was used. The Critical Discourse Analyses and the Variationist theories were the theoretical frameworks adopted for the study to explain language attitude and the sociolinguistic factors influencing the use of Dangme in Yilo and Manya Krobo. The mixed method, which merges both quantitative and qualitative data at the same time of the research before integrating the information in the interpretation of the results was employed. Data were primarily sourced purposively from schools, churches, funerals, marriage ceremonies, and commerce using questionnaires, semi-structured interviews and participant observation from a sample size of 80 respondents. The study revealed that the negative attitude towards the Dangme language has resulted in associating negative comments to it and these have resulted in the use of two or more languages during social, economic, and cultural activities. This was largely influenced by sociolinguistic factors such as social class, prestige, political, historical, economic and government policy. The study also revealed that misinterpretation is a common phenomenon when language interpreters were used and this causes miscommunication. A thesis in the Department of Ga-Dangme Education, Faculty of Ghanaian Languages Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Ghanaian Language Studies, Dangme Option) in the University of Education, Winneba MARCH, 2023 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5159 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4988 A sociolinguistic analysis of Ga appellations in Ga Mashie. Lamptey, I. This study is a sociolinguistic analysis of Ga appellations used in Ga Mashie, Accra. It examines the concept of appellation among the Ga people and the linguistic structures which constitute Ga appellations. The study also identifies the sources and types of Ga appellations used in Ga Mashie. It also looks at the functions, significance of Ga appellations and occasions that necessitate them. The study employs the Ethnography of Communication propounded by Hymes (1974) for the analysis of the data gathered. Qualitative method is employed for an in-depth understanding of the study. Observation and interview were used to collect the data for this study. Findings of the study revealed that personal appellations, clan appellations, quarter appellations, state or community appellations, appellations for deities, royal appellations and animal appellations are the types of appellations used in Ga Mashie. Appellations were derived from physical structures or characters exhibited by the forebears, experiences such as war and famine. The study recommends that the media must initiate programs which will focus on educating the public on the meanings of appellations and its significance. Family heads must also endeavor to make the younger ones understand the relevance of the appellations attached to their names. Curriculum experts and teachers must plan the curriculum to capture meanings and significance of appellations. These recommendations when implemented will gear towards reviving knowledge on Ga appellations which are gradually waning among the Ga people. A THESIS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GA-DANGME EDUCATION, FACULTY OF GHANAIAN LANGUAGES EDUCATION, SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (GHANAIAN LANGUAGE STUDIES) IN THE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4988 2025-08-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3524 Literary appreciation of Dangme play songs Alimo, E. Children‟s plays and play songs are part of the oral literature that was handed down from generation to generation by a word of mouth. The study focuses on the literary appreciation of Dangme play songs and the significance of devices in the songs. The research study was conducted among three dialects out of the seven dialects of Dangme. The researcher used qualitative methods to collect and analyse data. Data was collected by using interviews, observation, recording and documentations. To achieve the aim of the study, the researcher collected children‟s plays and play songs, identified different types of literary devices in the play songs and provided a detailed analysis of them. Some of the literary devices identified include: alliteration, repetition, hyperbole, parallelism, symbolism and anadiplosis. The significance of these devices to the play songs were outlined as follows: makes the songs to inspire emotions, helps sustain and maintain audience‟s attention and interest for which some could even join in singing, helps memorisation and good presentation. It helps to portray sound made by objects and actions in musical form, helps the song to be picture-like in memory by creating sensory impressions, it heightens emotions and also a useful means of conveying certain important truths or lessons about human life. The researcher recommended that some plays and play songs could be integrated in the formal programmes of teaching and learning. Furthermore, the play and play songs must be collected and appreciated and be preserved for future use. A Thesis in the Department of Ga-Dangme Education, Faculty of Ghanaian Languages Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of degree of Master of Arts in Ghanaian Language Studies (Dangme) in the University of Education, Winneba MARCH, 2021 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3524 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3413 Semiotic study of Ga traditional symbols in some selected palaces Aryee, S. This thesis presents the traditional symbols found at selected palaces of the Ga people and brings out the historical, philosophical, educational and moral values inherent in them. It seeks to encourage the understanding and usage of the Ga traditional symbols in a more meaningful way by the Ga people themselves, Ghanaians as a whole and foreigners as well, as well as contemporary artists, designers, craftsmen, teachers, and all who appreciate the traditional symbols. The thesis highlights the seven symbols that represent the seven coastal towns of the Ga state, namely Ga Mashie, Osu, La, Teshie, Nugua, Tema and Kpone. The thesis finally discusses how the symbolic meanings, philosophical, historical background, and the moral lessons of some selected symbols can be applied to contemporary living. The research approach is qualitative. The Peirce Semiotic theory was used for the analysis of the data. The thesis posits that, the Ga traditional symbols form part of the Ga culture and their communication values are very important. The thesis adds to knowledge in the disciplines of linguistics in general and semiotics in particular. A thesis in the Department of Ga-Dangme Education, Faculty of Ghanaian Languages Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Ga) in the University of Education, Winneba. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3413 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z