1. PIDGIN ENGLISH AND ITS EFFECT IN STANDARD ENGLISH USAGE AMONG STUDENTS
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Ashby submitted that ‘the quality of English used in the classroom is such that all pupils are to a serious disadvantage. It cannot be doubted that thousands of the most gifted are unable to further their education because they were not taught well the langu...
2. 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...
3. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PERCEPTION AUDIENCE ON THE USAGE OF PIDGIN ENGLISH IN BROADCAST MEDIA
Background of the study
A peripheral language used among Nigerians to aid communication requirements in particular interaction circumstances, Pidgin English (also known as Nigeria Pidgin) or Brokin English (another name for Pidgin English) is a phrase that is used to in...
4. 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...
5. FACTORS MILITATING AGAINST THE LEARNING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ETHIOPE EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE
Background Of The Study
The English language is acknowledged as a core subject, and it remains a requirement for all elementary and secondary school students (national policy on education, 2004, cited in Aduwa-Ogiegbaen, 2016). Therefore, the English la...
6. 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...
7. BILINGUAL UNDERGRADUATES' USE OF ELECTRONIC MESSAGING: A LINGUISTIC AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Around the world, practically every facet of human existence is being disrupted by the proliferation of contemporary technologies, in especially the new media with its various forms of electronic communicat...
8. A LEXICO-SEMANTIC STUDY OF THE LANGUAGE OF ADVERTISEMENT IN PIDGIN ENGLISH
Background To The Study
The concern of this research is the language of advertisement in pidgin English. The work selects Pride Fm Radio Gusau jingles with emphasis on the features of Nigerian pidgin (NP) which characterizes pidgin in advertisements. It...
9. INFLUENNCE OF EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the influence of educational broadcasting on academic performance of secondary school study in Abraka, Delta State. The broadcast media has immediacy capabilities by presenting educational programmes in such a connecting...
10. THE EFFECT OF NIGERIAN PIDGIN ENGLISH ON STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
ABSTRACT
The main focus of this study delved into the effect of the effect of Nigerian pidgin English on students of tertiary institutions using University of Portharcourt in River State as case study. Survey research design was employed for the study and with the u...
11. THE EFFECT OF NIGERIAN PIDGIN ENGLISH ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENT
ABSTRACT
This study is on the effect of Nigeria pidgin English on the academic performance of university student. The total population for the study is 200 students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instru...
12. 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...
13. THE EFFECTS OF NIGERIA PIDGIN ENGLISH ON STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTION
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study focused on the effects of Nigerian Pidgin English in university community using Caritas University, Enugu as case study. The study adopted a survey research design and with the aid of convenient sampling...
14. INFLUENCE OF PIDGIN ENGLISH ON STUDENTS
Abstract
This study is on a study on how pidgin english influences students in Nigeria. The total population for the study is 200 students in Madona University, Enugu state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive S...
15. INFLUENNCE OF EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the influence of educational broadcasting on academic performance of secondary school study in Abraka, Delta State. The broadcast media has immediacy capabilities by presenting educational programmes in such a connecting cord binding...
16. STUDY OF SOME SYNTACTIC PROBLEMS ON ENGLISH USAGE AMONG UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES STUDENTS
ABSTRACT
One of the syntactic problems is the problem of linguistic interference which is the inability to separate the two systems that brings about linguistic interference. Linguistic interference is an inevitable feature in every bilingual or multilingual society. Th...
17. NIGERIA PIDGIN ENGLISH AND ITS EFFECTS ON STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTION
ABSTRACT
This project is an attempt to explore the recurring grave concerning the academic performance of students. Though a large percentage of students in Nigeria learn English as a second language and are instructed in it, the Nigeri...
18. THE USE OF NIGERIAN PIDGIN ENGLISH IN IPODO AND ALADE MARKETS
ABSTRACT
This essay is going to examine the use or Nigerian Pidgin in Ipodo and Alade markets. Chapter one treats the background study, hypotheses, aim of the study, objectives scope of study, and limitations of study, while the second chapter will treat in detail the review of related...
19. THE EFFECT OF PIDGIN ENGLISH ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OT TERTIARY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Nigerian Pidgin is a language just as English and there is enough room for both languages to co-exist and be mutually enriching. Despite this – and the fact that Nigerian Pidgin English appears to be the most popular means...
20. A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON “THE IMPORTANCE OF PIDGIN ENGLISH IN BROADCASTING” (A CASE STUDY OF THE ESBS ENUGU
INTRODUCTION
Pidgin English came into existence as a result of the coming of the colonial masters to Africa, the highly respected philosophers – said and I quote, “No language is an Island meaning that language only came into existence through a pre –...
21. THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ABSTRACT
This study sought to identify factors that affect effective teaching and learning of the English language in the secondary schools in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The study was carried out...
22. THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ABSTRACT
This study sought to identify factors that affect effective teaching and learning of the English language in the secondary schools in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The study was carried out...
23. THE ROLE OF NIGERIA PIDGIN ENGLISH IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS
ABSTARCT
The study examined the role of Nigerian Pidgin English in higher institutions with particular reference to students of Federal University Dutsinma. The research employed the monogenetic/reflexification theory and the data was gathered through t...
24. PIDGIN ENGLISH USAGE AND MEANING PLACEMENT IN SELECT PIDGIN ENGLISH PROGRAM ON RADIO “Dem Say Dem Say” on Wazobia FM
ABSTRACT
The research closes the gap between the audience and presenters of wazobia dem say dem say radio program and creates relationship between the public and broadcasters. Relying on the survey design and a 10-item structured questionnaire, which focused on how often they listen to...
25. influence of home videos on the moral behavior of students of caritas university
Background of the study
Over the years world views have continually detected the moral disposition of the world’s people. This is true for Nigerians and other countries. This comprehensive view is the fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society, encompassing the...
26. ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF NOLLYWOOD MOVIES ON CULTURAL IDENTITY AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTH. A STUDY OF STUDENTS OF NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI
Background of the study
Throughout the course of history, various worldviews have consistently discerned the moral inclinations of individuals across the globe. Indeed, this statement holds true not only for Nigerians but also for individuals hailing fr...
27. 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...
28. The impact of Pidgin English on formal communication among university students in Nigeria
Background of the study
Pidgin English has emerged as a dynamic and pervasive linguistic tool in Nigeria, serving as a bridge among diverse ethnic groups and social classes. In recent years, its influence has extended into academic environments, particularly among univers...
29. An investigation of multilingualism in Nigerian political discourse
Background of the study
Multilingualism is a defining feature of Nigerian society, permeating all aspects of public life, including political discourse. In the context of Nigerian politics, multiple languages are employed to engage diverse constituencies and articulate po...
30. An examination of Nigerian Pidgin English as a threat to indigenous languages
Background of the study
Nigerian Pidgin English has become a pervasive lingua franca across the country, serving as an accessible medium of communication in urban and rural contexts. While its versatility and widespread use have facilitated cross-cultural communication, t...
31. The impact of multilingualism on business communication in Lagos markets
Background of the study
Lagos, as Nigeria’s commercial hub, is characterized by a highly multilingual environment where diverse languages coexist. In the bustling markets of Lagos, business communication often involves code-switching and the use of multiple language...
32. The effect of Pidgin English on formal education in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State
Background of the Study
Pidgin English has emerged as a widely spoken lingua franca in Warri South Local Government Area, influencing various domains, including formal education. This study investigates how Pidgin English, with its dynamic and flexible linguistic features,...
33. An Investigation of Digital Code Switching in Nigerian Online Communities: A Case Study of WhatsApp and Facebook
Background of the study
Digital code switching, the practice of alternating between languages or dialects within a single conversation, has become a defining feature of Nigerian online communities. On platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook, users engage in multilingual interactions that r...
34. An Appraisal of Digital Code Switching in Nigerian Social Media: A Case Study of WhatsApp Group Chats
Background of the study
Digital code switching, where speakers alternate between languages, is a common practice in Nigerian online communication. WhatsApp group chats, in particular, provide a fertile ground for such linguistic practices due to their informal and real time nature. Nige...
35. An Evaluation of Digital Code Switching in Nigerian Social Media: A Comparative Analysis of WhatsApp and Facebook
Background of the study
Digital code switching—the practice of alternating between languages in a single discourse—is a well-documented phenomenon in Nigerian social media. Platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook offer distinct contexts for code switching. On WhatsApp, conve...
36. An Assessment of Online Code Mixing in Nigerian Digital Communication: A Case Study of WhatsApp Group Chats
Background of the study
Online code mixing, the blending of two or more languages within a single communication, is a common phenomenon in Nigerian digital discourse. WhatsApp group chats, in particular, provide a dynamic environment for code mixing due to their informal, real time natu...
37. An Assessment of Online Code Mixing in Nigerian Digital Communication: A Case Study of WhatsApp Group Chats
Background of the study
Online code mixing, where speakers blend elements of multiple languages, is a common phenomenon in Nigerian digital communication. WhatsApp group chats provide a rich context for observing this practice, as users engage in spontaneous, informal exchanges that fre...
