THE ROLE OF IGBO LANGUAGE IN CULTURE, EDUCATION, ECONOMY, COMMUNICATION AND POLITICS
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This paper looked at the roles of Igbo language in cultural, educational, economical, communicational and political ideologies. The paper looked critically at each of the above and came out with a convincing role which Igbo language plays. Fishman’s (1991) model of intergenerational transmission was adapted for the study. The study recommended the effective use of Igbo language in Igbo culture which will lead to the development of all facets of life in Igbo culture. It concluded that communication which other factors are embedded on must be encouraged and transmitted to the young generations by the adults in the Igbo culture.
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