ABSTRACT: Stylistics encompasses the examination and analysis of texts through the lenses of both linguistics and literature. The purpose of this study was to analyse the fundamental language characteristics employed by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in her work, The T...

ABSTRACT: This project investigated the morphology of the Bura (Pabir) language. This piece of work consists of a total of five chapters. Chapter one delved into various aspects of the language, including its socio-linguistic profile, historical backgro...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the study: One sociolinguistic implication of the diffusion of English language - an amalgam of the three paltry languages of the J...

Background of the Study

English can be said to be the most widely spoken language in the world, and has become the official language of some West African countries, namely, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra-Leone, Liberia and the Gambia. In these countries, English is a second lan...

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the effects of blended learning on performance and retention of senior secondary school students in English Language in Kaduna State. To give purpose, direction to the study, four objectives, four research questions and four hypotheses were formulated to...

An examination of the influence of bilingual education on phonological systems in Hausa

Background of the study
Bilingual education in Hausa communities has emerged as a critical area of study as educators striv...

The impact of intergenerational transmission on phonological continuity in Yoruba in Osun State

Background of the study
Intergenerational transmission is a vital process for the preservation and evolution of lan...

The effect of traditional storytelling on phonological patterns in Igbo language in Onitsha

Background of the study
Traditional storytelling has long been a cornerstone of cultural expression in Igbo communities...

An appraisal of the influence of social media on phonological change in Nigerian Pidgin

Background of the study
Social media has transformed communication practices worldwide, and Nigerian Pidgin is no exception...

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 phonologic...

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 shapi...

An evaluation of stress assignment patterns in Nigerian Pidgin among market traders in Lagos

Background of the study
Stress assignment, a fundamental aspect of phonology, plays a vital role in shaping the intell...

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 contemporar...

An appraisal of the role of radio in maintaining phonological standards in Nigerian English

Background of the study
Radio has long served as a crucial medium for the dissemination of language and culture, partic...

An examination of the influence of age on phonological variation in Hausa language in Sokoto

Background of the study
Age is a critical factor influencing linguistic variation, and this study examines its impact...

The impact of digital communication on the evolution of phonological systems among Nigerian youth

Background of the study
Digital communication has revolutionized how language is used and transmitted, especially...