Sénoufo, Syenara

A language of Mali

ISO 639: shz
Alternate Names: Senare, Senari, Shenara, Syenara
Population: 155,000 (2010 SIL), decreasing.
Location:: Sikasso region: Kadiolo circle.
Language Status: 5 (Developing). Recognized language (1982, Decree No. 159 of 19 July, Article 1).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Gur, Senufo, Senari
Dialects: Sangaar, Kuleele, Loakloho, Tuvunro, Pomporo, Tagbaar.
Language Use: Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Bamanankan [bam]. Also use Jula [dyu]. Also use Supyire Sénoufo [spp].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 2% in Supyire [spp], 11% in Bambara [bam] (2007 M. Coulibaly). Radio.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Sénoufo, Syenara
Writing: Latin script [Latn], limited usage.
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Muslim.

Location: Sikasso region: Kadiolo circle.