1. A SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF CODE SWITCHING AND CODE MIXING IN SELECTED JENIFA’S DIARY EPISODES
Background to the study
The employment of more than one language, variety, or style by a speaker within an utterance or discourse, or between various interlocutors or contexts, is referred to as code-switching (Romaine, 1992:110). In linguistics, code-s...
2. A SOCIOLINGUISTIC REVIEW OF CODE SWITCHING AND CODE MIXING IN SELECTED JENIFA’S DIARY EPISODES
Background to the study
The employment of more than one language, variety, or style by a speaker within an utterance or discourse, or between various interlocutors or contexts, is referred to as code-switching (Romaine, 1992:110). In linguistics, code-s...
3. A STYLISTIC STUDY OF ADICHIE'S THE THINGS AROUND YOUR NECK AND PURPLE HIBISCUS.
Background to the Study
A lot of similarities exist in the definitions of language. From another angle, there are highly technical usages of the word “language” reflecting the way the term has been...
4. AN ASSESSMENT OF A LEXICO-SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE’S HALF OF A YELLOW SUN
Background to the Study
Language, in its sophisticated form, has served as a guiding tool or a convention structure for interacting or presenting recommendations and vocal expression of one's thinking. There are several methods to convey one's views and ideas, i...
5. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AS A TOOL FOR GOOD MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
The term communication means different things to different people. Some can expand its meaning to include the equipment used in the passing of information like telegram, telephone, television etc. Others can take it to mean the communicatio...
6. A STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE’S THE THING AROUND YOUR NECK
INTRODUCTION
Stylistics is the study and interpretation of texts from literary and linguistic perspectives. As a discipline it links literary criticism and linguistics. A stylistic analysis entails studying in details the features of written or spoken...
7. THE EFFECT OF LANGUAGE INTERFERENCE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Background of the Study
Before the 19th century, the study of language was made. Sir Williams Jones (1786) suggested affinity of Sanskrit and Persian with Greek, opening the study of genetic relationship between languages. With this revelation of affini...
8. CODE SWITCHING IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF KANYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY
Background Of The Study
According to Yusuf (2014:2), Kanywood is the name for the Hausa film industry based in Kano. Due to the cosmopolitan nature of Kano and the fact that most of the production is placed there, in 1999 a journalist working with a Hausa newspaper call...
9. ASPECTS OF BURA PHONOLOGY
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
In this project, an attempt has been made to study the morphology of Bura (Pabir) language. The work has five chapters. In chapter one, the socio-linguistic profile, historical backgrounds, geographical location and the genetic classification of t...
10. A CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS OF PROVERBS IN SOME OF OLA ROTIMI’S WORKS
Background to the Study
Through the medium of language, cultures may be comprehended. Since language and social reality are inextricably linked, it is claimed that language is culturally transmitted (Heath, 2003). This indicates that changes in result in changes in lang...
11. A PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS OF OLISA METUH’S DYSPHEMISMS AGAINST PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI’S ADMINISTRATION
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- Background to the study
- Background to the study
In every discussion, humans continually and subconsciously negotiate meaning. Failure to negotiate meaning is frequently the source of language disagreement in communication. In term...
12. AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECT OF NIGERIA PIDGIN ON WRITTEN ENGLISH AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Background of the study
In Nigeria, English is considered a second language by most people. Because Nigerians already had their first language, also known as their Mother Tongue (L1), before the introduction of the alien language known as "English" into the na...
13. A STUDY ON HOW PIDGIN ENGLISH INFLUENCES STUDENTS IN NIGERIA
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- Background of the study
- Background of the study
The term "pidgin" is used to describe a language that emerges out of a circumstance in which individuals who speak a variety of languages are forced to communicate with one another despite...
14. TEACHERS PERCEPTION OF THE INFLUENCE OF PIDGIN ENGLISH ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AROCHUKWU LGA ABIA STATE
Background Of The Study
Language in multilingual societies such as Nigeria has always been a source of concern for educators, educational planners, and parents, particularly with respect to the proper use of language in communication. This has been the...
15. THE EFFECTS OF LANGUAGE DIVERSITY ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT
This research work focuses on the Effect of Language Diversity on National Development. It adopts descriptive and comparative approaches in analyzing the nature of Language and the policy situation in Nigeria, considering in clear...
16. COINAGES IN NIGERIA ENGLISH: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC PERSPECTIVE
ABSTRACT
Nigerian English coinages have been widely investigated in different literatures ranging from studies in Sociolinguistics, Semantics, Pragmatics, and Syntax to Metaphors and Cognitive linguistic studies. This present study is a re-visitation of the Nigerian En...
17. A PRAGMATIC INTERPRETATION OF CHILD LANGUAGE: A CASE STUDY OF TELEGRAPHIC SPEECH
ABSTRACT
This thesis titled “A Pragmatic Interpretation of Child Language: A Case Study of Telegraphic Speech has been carried out to determine the role of context in understanding language use by children or children‟s speech. Pragmatics is...
18. A SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF PROVERBS IN ADIMORA- EZEIGBO’ S TRAFFICKED
ABSTRACT
Language is learned, shared, and it is an arbitrary system of vocal symbols through which human beings in the same speech community or sub-culture interact and hence communicate in terms of their common experience and expectations. Sociolinguistic...
19. ASPECTS OF THE LEXICAL SEMANTICS OF URHOBO
ABSTRACT
This study examined aspects of the lexical semantics of Urhobo, with the aim of identifying some of lexical relations in the language, as well as discussing the forms of lexical negation. The methodology adopted for this study is based on desc...
20. INCORRECT PUNCTUATION, AS A CAUSE OF AMBIGUITY ANDMISUNDERSTANDING IN WRITTEN COMMUNCATION
INTRODUCTION
Punctuation is one of the major aspects that contribute to meaning of any written discourse. This implies that correct the use of punctuation in written communication enhances meaning and fluency which facilitates comprehension and effective communication
21. SOCIOLINGUISTICS ANALYSIS OF LANGUAGE USED IN NIGERIAN MARKETS: IMPLICATION OF LANGUAGE EDUCATION POLICY
ABSTRACT
This project examined the sociolinguistics Analysis of Language Used in Nigerian Markets: Implication of Language Education Policy in Sokoto metropolis in Sokoto North. Data collected were subjected to the descriptive analysis and sociolinguistics elements in the market discour...
22. THE ROLE OF MOTIVATION IN THE ACQUISITION OF PHONETIC SOUNDS
Abstract
Motivation plays a very important role in enhancing the students’ pronunciation learning. Consequently, the researcher’s argument is that motivation is necessary for one to learn and acquire a second or foreign language because most successful learn...
23. A STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE’S “PURPLE HIBISCUS” AND CHINUA ACHEBE’S “ANTHILLS OF THE SAVANNAH
Abstract
Language and style never moves beyond a concentration on the supremacy of words. Literary piece (such as novels) somehow contain meaning of style with language; effectively manipulated in ways that signal it as different from “ordinary” language...
24. A PHONOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE SOUND SYSTEM OF JABA LANGUAGE
Background to the Study
This study focuses on describing the sound system of Jaba. The research comes under the purview of phonology which is a branch of language study. Language is a major cultural...
25. Discourse, Stylistics and Pragmatics: A Study of Convergence
Abstract
Discourse, stylistics and pragmatics are sub-fields of linguistics that have attained independent statuses in the arts. With the seeming differences between these fields, there exist a lot of relationships that connect the three areas of study together. Thi...
26. THE LINGUISTIC - STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF NIGERIAN SECURITY AGENCIES USE OF LANGUAGE:
ABSTRACT
Most of the theories on the origins of language have all shown that language arose of man's desire to adapt to his environment. For instance, the cooperation and contact theories show that language (speech) came into being out of the human instinct for surv...
27. PRAGMATIC STUDY OF BOVI AND BASKETMOUTH
Background to the Study
The intricacies in language use have brought philosophers (first) and then linguists (later) into the study of language. Although, the first attempt made to study language was prescriptive, less technical, superficial, unprofessional, shor...
28. APPLICATION AND BENEFIT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
According to wikipedia (2015), artificial intelligence (AI) is the intelligence exhibited by machines or software. It is also the name of the academic field of study in computer science which studies how to create computers and compute...
29. A Discourse Analysis of Language Choice in MTN and Etisalat Advertisements in Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Since 1999, advertisements of telecommunications’ products in Nigeria seem to have had great impacts on society by inspiring the public to patronize their goods and services. On that ground scholars have attempted to analyse advertising texts and images. The focus of this...
30. A LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF METAPHORS IN THE POETRY OF NIYI OSUNDARE
ABSTRACT
Poetic discourse has always been considered an important aspect of discursive practices that presents a scholarly approach to creative uses of language. Poetic discourse is considered to be comprehensively language-dependent; it relies mainly on the rhetorical and pragmatic con...
31. A MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE PRONOUN IN TIV
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Language is a complex and dynamic system of communication tha...
32. A PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS OF FACEBOOK NAMES OF BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Background of the Study
Social media has transformed the landscape of communication, creating new avenues for personal expression and interaction. Facebook, one of the most popular social media platforms globally, allows users to present themselves through profiles that...
33. A SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH USAGE IN OBINZE BARRACKS, OWERRI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA
Background to the Study
The usage of English in Nigeria reflects the country’s diverse linguistic landscape, with over 500 languages spoken across its regions. English, introduced during British colonial rule, has since evolved into the country's official lang...
34. Analysis of the Potentials of Quantum Computing in Enhancing Robotics at Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State
Background of the Study
Quantum computing represents a fundamental shift in how computational tasks are approached, utilizing the principles of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems that are impractical for classical computers. Its potential for advancements in va...
35. An assessment of the influence of traditional music on phonetic production among the Igbo in Owerri
Background of the study
Traditional music is a vital cultural expression that influences many aspects of language, including phonetic production. Among the Igbo in Owerri, traditional musical elements such as rhythm, melody, and intonation are deeply intertwined with ever...
36. An investigation of gender-specific phonetic patterns in Igbo language among university students
Background of the study
Gender-specific phonetic patterns are a well-documented phenomenon in sociolinguistics, influencing how language is produced and perceived. Among university students in Igbo-speaking communities, these patterns can reflect social identity, power dy...
37. An evaluation of morphemic boundaries in Nigerian indigenous languages in Oyo State
Background of the study
Morphemic boundaries are crucial for understanding the structure and meaning of words. In Nigerian indigenous languages spoken in Oyo State, these boundaries can be obscured by complex morphological processes such as affixation, reduplication, and...
38. The impact of bilingualism on phonological rules among Yoruba-English speakers in Lagos
Background of the study
Bilingualism, the ability to speak two languages, profoundly affects phonological systems. In Lagos, many speakers alternate between Yoruba and English, leading to a dynamic interplay of phonological rules. This study examines how bilingualism infl...
39. An appraisal of the role of indigenous language in traditional religious practices in Owo Local Government Area, Ondo State
Background of the Study
The indigenous language in Owo Local Government Area has long been interwoven with the traditional religious practices that define community identity and spirituality. The language not only facilitates communication of ritualistic expressions but al...
40. An examination of language and gender identity among residents of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State
Background of the Study
Language serves as a fundamental marker for identity, and in Ahoada East Local Government Area, it plays a pivotal role in constructing gender identities. Social linguistics research has increasingly focused on how language practices mirror and shap...
41. An investigation of the adaptation of foreign phonological patterns in Nigerian English among urban youths
Background of the study
Urban youths in Nigeria are increasingly exposed to a myriad of linguistic influences, notably foreign phonological patterns brought about by globalization and media proliferation. Nigerian English, as a dynamic variety, continuously adapts to thes...
42. An examination of the role of prosody in shaping phonological structures in Yoruba language
Background of the study
Prosody, the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech, is fundamental in shaping the phonological structures of any language. In Yoruba, a tonal language renowned for its musicality, prosodic features play a critical role in both meaning and identi...
43. The effect of formal language instruction on phonological competence in Nigerian secondary schools
Background of the study
Formal language instruction in Nigerian secondary schools plays a critical role in shaping students’ phonological competence. This study examines how structured language education influences the acquisition and refinement of phonological skil...
44. An assessment of the phonological implications of language borrowing in Igbo communities
Background of the study
Language borrowing is a pervasive phenomenon in Igbo communities, where historical and contemporary contact with neighboring and international languages has led to the incorporation of new lexical items and phonetic elements. This study investigate...
45. An assessment of morphological richness in Nigerian Pidgin at Wazobia FM
Background of the study
Morphological richness refers to the complexity and variety of word-formation processes within a language. Nigerian Pidgin, with its eclectic mix of indigenous and colonial influences, exhibits significant morphological innovation. This study asses...
46. An appraisal of the role of morphology in language revitalization among Tiv speakers
Background of the study
Language revitalization efforts among Tiv speakers have increasingly focused on the role of morphology in restoring and maintaining linguistic heritage. Tiv, a language rich in morphological complexity, exhibits intricate processes of affixation, c...
47. An evaluation of morpheme frequency in indigenous Nigerian languages: A case study of Tiv
Background of the study
Morpheme frequency analysis is a valuable tool for understanding the structure and usage of indigenous languages. This study focuses on Tiv, an indigenous language in Nigeria, to evaluate the frequency and distribution of morphemes in everyday comm...
48. An examination of digital discourse markers in Nigerian Pidgin chat groups
Background of the Study
Digital discourse markers are pivotal in shaping the coherence and interactivity of online communication, particularly in Nigerian Pidgin chat groups. In these virtual environments, discourse markers such as abbreviations, emojis, and specific synt...
49. The effect of audience design on discourse structure in Hausa storytelling among traditional performers
Background of the Study
Audience design is a crucial concept in sociolinguistics, referring to the ways in which speakers adjust their language and discourse structure based on the characteristics and expectations of their listeners. In Hausa storytelling, traditional per...
50. An examination of the evolution of discourse markers in Nigerian English across generations
Background of the Study
Discourse markers—linguistic elements that guide the flow of conversation—play a pivotal role in structuring Nigerian English. Over generations, these markers have evolved, reflecting changes in language use driven by cultural, technolo...
