The issue of LGBTQ rights and acceptance is one of the most controversial and debated topics in the world today. LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer, which are terms that describe people who have different sexual orientations or gender identities than the majority of society. LGBTQ people face various forms of discrimination, violence, and oppression in many countries and cultures, especially in Africa, where homosexuality is illegal in most nations and punishable ...
This study presents a comprehensive contrastive analysis of the Hausa language and English language, focusing on their phonetic, phonemic, and grammatical differences. The research begins by examining the global status of the English language and the challenges encountered by ESL and EFL learners due to the influence of their native language on their second language performance. The analysis proceeds by comparing the consonant systems of English and Hausa. English possesses 24 consonants, whi...
This study presents a comprehensive contrastive analysis of the Isang language and English language, focusing on phonology, syntax, tenses, and overall language structure. The primary objective is to highlight the similarities and differences between the two languages, particularly providing insights for bilingual students and language learners. The study advocates the use of contrastive analysis as an effective approach for examining and comparing different languages. The phonological analys...
ABSTRACT This study presents a comprehensive contrastive analysis of the Kanuri language and the English language. The abstract begins by emphasizing the significance of language in human communication and the pivotal role of words in linguistic studies. It briefly touches upon the Kanuri people, their origins, and their traditional way of life, setting the context for the analysis. The focus of the study is primarily on the sentence structure in English and Kanuri, highlighting notable dif...
This paper discusses contrastive analysis of language and meaning in Abiku child in two prominent Nigerian poems: J.P Clark's Abiku and Wole Soyinka's Abiku. The paper provides a detailed background of the poems, analyzes the language and meaning of each, and compares and contrasts the writers' approach to the theme. The analysis focuses on the language and literary devices used in the poems, including repetition, imagery, allusion, and personification. The paper also explores the cultural an...
