Presentation
The Bambara language was formed on the basis of eastern Manding dialects thanks to the existence of the pre-colonial kingdom of Ségou (XVIIIe - XIXe centuries), and to a lesser extent, Kaarta. The name of the ethnic group is bá mà na or bá mà nan, and that of the language is bá manankan; the term bambara is used in French and in neighboring languages (Peul, Soninké, Maninka; obviously, the French form was borrowed from Soninké or Peul). In English, German and Russian, both forms are used: bamana and bambara.
The format of this book represents a compromise between that of a practical manual and that of a reference grammar. The course is subdivided into 38 lessons, all enhanced by augmented reality.You'll be able to listen to all Bambara phrases spoken by a native speaker.
Author
Valentin Vydrin is a professor of Mandinka at Inalco. He is also a teacher-researcher at LLACAN (Langages, langues et cultures d'Afrique Noire) (CNRS, UMR-8135), and a specialist in Mande languages.
597 pages
16 x 21 cm
Publication: 09/04/2019
ISBN: 9782858313075