Ghana Institute of Linguistics, Literacy and Bible Translation

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The Ghana Institute of Linguistics, Literacy and Bible Translation (GILLBT) is a Christian - missionary institute for linguistics and Bible translations based in Tamale / Ghana , founded in 1972 . The institute emerged from activities of SIL .

education

The GILLBT runs a UNESCO program on writing, reading and arithmetic in 22 local languages. Approx. 3,000 volunteers on site have taught around 37,000 adults and young adults (as of 2007). The languages ​​are Buli , Kasem , Sisaala , Passal , Farefare , Mampruli , Kusaal , Deg , Gonja , Birifor , Vagla , Hanga , Anufo , Tampulma , Chumburung , Nawuri , Bassar / Ntcham , Adele , Gikyode , Nkonya and Lelemi .

linguistics

The GILLBT researches the various languages ​​of Ghana , some of which are threatened with extinction , and records the number of active speakers.

Missionary activity

The GILLBT provides Bible translations into various languages ​​of Ghana.

supporting documents

  1. ^ Page no longer available , search in web archives: The Ghana Institute of Linguistics, Literacy and Bible Translation@1@ 2Template: Dead Link / gullnr321.easyvserver.com
  2. ↑ UNESCO Effective Literacy Programs ›G (accessed on March 19, 2011)
  3. ^ SIL Literacy Training Course for Africans (accessed March 20, 2011)
  4. ↑ GhanaWeb Literacy contributes to national development- GILLBT (accessed March 19, 2011)
  5. ↑ Page no longer available , search in web archives: MyJoyOnline Ahanta Bible complete after 14 years research@1@ 2Template: Dead Link / news.myjoyonline.com
  6. ↑ Ghana News Agency Developing indigenous languages ​​will enhance development (accessed March 19, 2011)

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