Introduction
General Background
This work is on Atsam morphology. Atsam is one of the languages spoken in Kauru local Government of Kaduna State. Another name for Atsam language is ‘Chawei’
This chapter will be devoted to the historical and linguistic background, geographical location, genetic classification, scope of study and synopsis of chapters.
Historical Background.
According to oral tradition, Atsam people are ethnic group found in Kaduna State. They are predominantly found in States like Plateau, Nassarawa and the Federal Capital Territory. Atsam people originated from Sango Kattaf.
Geographical Location
Atsam speaking people can be found in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. They share boundaries with Plateau, Kaduna Local Government in the South and Zango Kattaf on the West. Atsam is spoken in six districts in Kauru L. G. A. they are:
- Damakasuwa, with its district head at Damakusuwa chawei. This district covers villages such as Kisari, Mangual and Refingura.
- Zambina chawei. It covers villages such as Baduru, and Kurmi, Risga.
- Fadan chawei. With its district head at Fadan chawei. This district covers villages such as Talo and Riban.
- Pari with its district head at Kaffin chawei. This district covers villages such as Kaffin chawei, Pari among others.
- Kamaru district with its district head at Kizakoro, with villages like Kihoba, Kamaru.
- Barkin Kogi.
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