The Use of Code Switching and Code Mixing in Nigeria Abstract of The Use of Code Switching and Code Mixing in Nigeria While Nigerian scholars have examined code-switching in conversation and in literary language (Akere, 1980; Amuda, 1986, 1994; Goke-Pariola, 1983; O’Mole, 1987; Lamidi, 2004; Ayeomoni, 2006) this study presents a critical examination of…
An Analysis of Verbs and Adverbial Phrases Uses and Problems in Contexual Grammar Abstract of An Analysis of Verbs and Adverbial Phrases Uses and Problems in Contexual Grammar This research is focused on verb and adverbial phrases, their uses and problems in contextual grammar. Data was gotten from answers of students who were the…
Factors Affecting the Assessment of Writing With Particular Reference to Teachers’ Feedback at Sss Ii Level Abstract of Factors Affecting the Assessment of Writing With Particular Reference to Teachers’ Feedback at Sss Ii Level This study sought to assess the factors affecting the assessment of writing with particular reference to teachers’ feedback at SSS…
Semantic and Lexis Used in Selected Household Adverts Aired in the Television Media Houses in Nigeria Chapter One of Semantic and Lexis Used in Selected Household Adverts Aired in the Television Media Houses in Nigeria BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The study of language, which constitutes the underlying platform for this research work, is one…
A Semantic Analysis of T-shirt Inscriptions Abstract of A Semantic Analysis of T-shirt Inscriptions This study examined the Semantic Analysis of T-Shirt Inscriptions under the following perspectives: education, politics, advertisement and religion. It reviewed some scholar’s works on the concepts of Semantics, Graphology and Inscriptions. The method and procedures involved in the evaluation of…
The Performance of English Language Learners (Ell) in Integrated Science Through Sheltered Instruction Abstract of The Performance of English Language Learners (Ell) in Integrated Science Through Sheltered Instruction Integrated science plays a vital role in Nigerian Science Education programme because it prepares pupils at the Junior Secondary School level for a study of core…
Communicative Study of Electronic Messaging Among Bilingual Undergraduate Students Chapter One of Communicative Study of Electronic Messaging Among Bilingual Undergraduate Students INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Modern technologies, particularly, the new media, with their electronic messaging capabilities are changing virtually all aspects of human life around the globe. Advances in science and technology in…
The Structure and Communicative Functions of Nigerian English and Its Implications on Teaching Writing Skills at the Sss Level Abstract of The Structure and Communicative Functions of Nigerian English and Its Implications on Teaching Writing Skills at the Sss Level English as it is spoken in Nigerian (Nigerian English) has been localized or internalized, so…
A Survey of Language of Newspaper Advertisement Chapter One of A Survey of Language of Newspaper Advertisement The adverts will be satisfied with the publications, and that the readers’ attention will be captured at the sight of such adverts. Scope of the Study This study is basically limited in space to the Vanguard Newspaper…
Feministic Issues of Textual Analysis in Ama Ata Aidoo’s Changes and Sefi Atta’s Everything Good Will Come Chapter One of Feministic Issues of Textual Analysis in Ama Ata Aidoo’s Changes and Sefi Atta’s Everything Good Will Come INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The issue of feminism springs up from women’s consciousness of their situation…
The Strategies for Improving Low Academic Performance in English Language Abstract of The Strategies for Improving Low Academic Performance in English Language This study examines strategies for improving low academic performance in English language in secondary schools in Kaduna state. Over the years, there has been a consistent decline in students’ performance in English…
The Impact of Environment on the Performance of Secondary School Students in English Language Abstract of The Impact of Environment on the Performance of Secondary School Students in English Language This study sought to identify factors that affect effective teaching and learning of the English language in the secondary schools in Nsukka Local Government…
The Language of Feminism and Its Impact on the Society Using the Work of Mariama Ba’s So Long a Letter Chapter One of The Language of Feminism and Its Impact on the Society Using the Work of Mariama Ba’s So Long a Letter INTRODUCTION Background of Study The struggle for women’ right began in…
The Predominant Devices Used by Ngugi Wa Thiong’o in His Novel Wizard of the Crow Chapter One of The Predominant Devices Used by Ngugi Wa Thiong’o in His Novel Wizard of the Crow INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Language is the distinctive quality unique to man. It is what enables man to express him/herself…
Themes and Style in Christopher Marlowe’s Dr. Faustus Chapter One of Themes and Style in Christopher Marlowe’s Dr. Faustus Introduction This Non-African play Dr. Faustus is a medieval play. It presented allegorical characters to represent the life of man, the experiences of temptation, the sins and the struggle for salvation and death. Dr Faustus…
An Investigation of Special Language Needs Analysis of Workplaces Abstract of An Investigation of Special Language Needs Analysis of Workplaces This study examined an investigation of special language needs analysis of workplaces in Lagos State. The descriptive survey design was used to carry out the study. The population of study comprised of all the workers…
Lesson Time, Lesson Duration, School Climate and Class Size as Predictors of Students’ Mastery of English Studies Abstract of Lesson Time, Lesson Duration, School Climate and Class Size as Predictors of Students’ Mastery of English Studies This study examined lesson time, lesson duration, school climate and class size as predictors of students’ Mastery of…
Patterns of Interaction in English as a Second Language Classroom a Survey of J.s.s Classes Abstract of Patterns of Interaction in English as a Second Language Classroom a Survey of J.s.s Classes The study attempted to investigate the patterns of interaction in English language JSS2 classroom in Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State,…
