When looking at the article by Wilken and (Marais 2022) Morphology-based investigation of differences between spoken and written isiZulu
3.1 Explain in detail what method you would use to analyze the situation.
To analyze the differences between spoken and written isiZulu in morphology, I would first compile a corpus of spoken and written texts in isiZulu. This corpus would consist of a variety of texts, such as transcribed speech samples, written narratives, news articles, and academic texts.
Next, I would conduct a morphological analysis of the texts in the corpus. This would involve identifying and categorizing morphological features in both the spoken and written forms of isiZulu. Morphological features to consider may include word structure, word formation processes, affixation, and morpheme boundaries.
I would then compare the morphological features present in the spoken and written texts to identify any differences between the two forms of isiZulu. This comparison may reveal differences in the use of certain morphological structures, variations in word forms, or deviations from standard grammar rules.
Additionally, I would consider factors such as register, style, and context in the analysis to determine how these variables may influence the morphological differences between spoken and written isiZulu.
Ultimately, by systematically analyzing the morphological features of spoken and written isiZulu, I would be able to identify and explain the differences between the two forms of the language in terms of morphology. This analysis could provide valuable insights into how language is used and adapted in different communication contexts.