Podcast 148 Bajanwaves © 2022 ISBN 978-976-96824-9-8

Podcast 148  Bajanwaves © 2022  ISBN 978-976-96824-9-8
I am not an oceanographer, but was exposed to oceanography during my academic tenure as a sophomore in pursuance of a bachelors degree in Media Arts Major at New Jersey City University.  Theoretically,  I acquired knowledge in a wide range of topics, including marine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation, plate tectonics and the geology of the seafloor, and the chemical and physical properties of the ocean. This lived experience of enlightenment together with basic sciences in this ambience I have gained knowledge of this study coupled together with my cognition and cognitive skills now as an Author, Cinematographer, Media Art Specialist, License Cultural Practitioner, Podcaster and Publisher caused my skills to grow exponentially in the area of education and research.  On reflection this fascination, and lived experience  intertwined with my academic journey challenged me intellectually to proffer  Bajanwaves © 2022 in a book highlighting Characteristics, Amplitude, Period, Frequency, and Energy. It should be noted that within the context of linguistics this book Bajanwaves comports itself as a double entendres and a portmanteau can be applied interchangeably. The term wave is a slang and can be used to describe the latest trends.  Although this book Bajanwaves is a word and an expression yet it is capable of two interpretations. For example, this book Bajanwaves acts as  a portmanteau  in this text this word function is to blend the sounds and combine the meanings of the two others. This book Bajanwaves is part of  Bajan dialect which is one of the most prevalent attributes that connect the people of Barbados to their African and English heritage. The word 'Bajan' is derived from the word “Barbadian”. However due to stronger accents which once prevailed, the word sounded more like 'Barbajan' and eventually was shortened to Bajan. To add to this discourse according to Writing Explained in English, homophones are words that are pronounced the same way but do not mean the same thing. Many homophones are different parts of speech. Waive and wave can both be used as a verb, but only one can be used as a noun. In spoken English, we can use context to determine which word is being used, but these words become more confusing in writing, especially as verbs. All things being equal this construc

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