GA NMA KE KANEMO SISIDE WOLO (Ga Primer and Reader)
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Evangelical Missionary Society
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This document is a Ga language primer and reader published in 1892 by the Basel Mission. Its primary purpose is to teach literacy in the Ga language, spoken in the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana). The book begins with detailed instructions for teachers on pedagogical methods, emphasizing writing practice, syllable and sound recognition, and dictation.
A significant portion of the primer is dedicated to explaining the Ga alphabet and, crucially, its complex system of tones and accents, which are essential for meaning. It provides extensive lists of nouns and verbs categorized by their tonal patterns. The content includes basic literacy exercises, vocabulary lists, religious texts (such as Bible passages, prayers, and hymns), cultural notes, and practical lessons on topics like numbers, multiplication, and time. The document serves as a comprehensive educational tool, reflecting the missionary goal of promoting literacy and Christian teachings in the local language
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This document is a Ga language primer and reader published in 1892 by the Basel Mission. Its primary purpose is to teach literacy in the Ga language, spoken in the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana). The book begins with detailed instructions for teachers on pedagogical methods, emphasizing writing practice, syllable and sound recognition, and dictation.
A significant portion of the primer is dedicated to explaining the Ga alphabet and, crucially, its complex system of tones and accents, which are essential for meaning. It provides extensive lists of nouns and verbs categorized by their tonal patterns. The content includes basic literacy exercises, vocabulary lists, religious texts (such as Bible passages, prayers, and hymns), cultural notes, and practical lessons on topics like numbers, multiplication, and time. The document serves as a comprehensive educational tool, reflecting the missionary goal of promoting literacy and Christian teachings in the local language