The structure and significance of Nothern Sotho traditional songs with specific reference to children.

Abstract

This study explores the use of nonverbal communication in Northern Sotho discourse. The paper serves as an introduction to the study of nonverbal communication in African Languages. The concept of nonverbal communication is as equally important in a communication system as verbal communication. Therefore, this paper focuses on some of the various forms of nonverbal communication such as facial expressions, proxemics, haptics, personal appearance, and most importantly, the concept of time. This study is done mainly in comparison with the Western way of doing things and how the social changes affect the use of these cues.