In the 1990’s, with regard to the Nguni group, Neville Alexander suggested a single language as Nguni including Zulu, Xhosa, Swati and Ndebele as dialectal varieties of such language. (i) Using the appropriate terms and concepts, explain the criterion that may be rationale behind such suggestion (Minimum: 200 words) (ii) Explain the factors and context that stood as reasons for the criticism and refusal that Neville Alexander’s proposal met (Minimum: 200 words)

In the 1990’s, with regard to the Nguni group, Neville Alexander suggested a single language as Nguni including Zulu, Xhosa, Swati and Ndebele as dialectal varieties of such language. (i) Using the appropriate terms and concepts, explain the criterion that may be rationale behind such suggestion (Minimum: 200 words) (ii) Explain the factors and context that stood as reasons for the criticism and refusal that Neville Alexander’s proposal met (Minimum: 200 words)