Communication in the Yoruba court: reflections from Yoruba video films

Authors

  • Durutoye A. Adeleke University of Ibadan. Department of Linguistics and African Languages

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2526-303X.v0i27-28p115-133

Keywords:

Yoruba royal court, Discursive codes, Symbolic communication, Traditional governance

Abstract

The thrust of this paper is that, just like any other society, the Yoruba royal court draws its communication strength from both the verbal and non-verbal codes to govern the citizenry. The paper sheds light on judicious use and insensible use of discourse codes associated with the palace as exhibited in the Yoruba video films, with special emphasis on verbal utterances, symbol-communication and telegraphic codes vis a vis Yoruba traditional governance.

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Published

2007-12-09

Issue

No. 27-28 (2007)

Section

Artigos

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Communication in the Yoruba court: reflections from Yoruba video films. África, [S. l.], n. 27-28, p. 115–133, 2007. DOI: 10.11606/issn.2526-303X.v0i27-28p115-133. Disponível em: https://www.journals.usp.br/africa/article/view/96065.. Acesso em: 20 may. 2024.