Variação fonética do ronga da cidade de Maputo: a influência do Changana

Abstract

As has already been proven, linguistic variation is a recognized and observable phenomenon at all and all levels. Nevertheless, it manifests itself in each language in a peculiar way. At the phonetic level, it correlates with linguistic and extra-linguistic factors that determine the production of sounds. The aim of this dissertation is to demonstrate that the difference in certain sounds of the ronga, between young and adult speakers, is motivated by the sociolinguistic context of the city of Maputo. The aim is to prove that the choices preferred by younger speakers are influenced by Changana, a language also spoken in the city, with which it maintains permanent contact. The text is divided into five chapters: Chapter I - introduction, presentation of the theme and the sociolinguistic situation of the city of Maputo. Chapter II - Literature review and brief approach to relevant concepts in linguistic variation studies. Chapter III - Methodology used throughout the investigation. Chapter IV - data analysis and interpretation. Chapter V - Conclusions.(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)