SOCIO-SEMIOTIC

This project work focuses on socio-semiotic analysis of Itsekiri cultural delicacies. The aim of the study is to examine cultural delicacies in Itsekiri. Data for this study were elucidated from primary and secondary sources. The primary data was collected from five native speakers of Itsekiri and a traditional chief by personal communication, Secondary data comprises published materials on food and culture in the related languages, etc. In course of data analysis, the study adopted a descriptive research design for the description and analysis of the data. The study finds that natural languages like Itsekiri exhibit a high rate of culturally especially when it involves delicacies. The study also found out that sensitivity to food rules and customs is important in building and strengthening cross-cultural relationships.