Research Papers/Topics in English and Literary Studies

Gender Dynamics in Post-Colonial African Fiction: Challenging Stereotypes and Empowering Women Using ” So long a letter ”by Mariama Ba and ” Purple Hibiscus” by Chimanmanda NgoziAdichie as ca

Abstract: This research paper explores the gender dynamics depicted in post-colonial African fiction, focusing on the works "So Long a Letter" by Mariama Ba and "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The study examines how these renowned African authors challenge gender stereotypes prevalent in their respective societies and empower women through their narratives. By conducting a comparative analysis of these two literary works, the paper delves into the multifaceted ways in which the...

African Women in Politics in Ousmane Sembene's God's Bits of Wood

From pre – colonial to colonial to post pre –colonial periods, women in Africa have a long and varied history of political activism. African women have participated in political parties, women's movements, national liberation movements, and other social movements. Additionally, they had to deal with patriarchal structures and culture's opposition. These could be attributed to several cultural restraints in African society. Therefore, this paper examines the political and cultural restrain...

Camus on Freedom, Happiness and Suicide in Myth of Sisyphus

The question of freedom, suicide and happiness has always been on the cresses of human’s mind. Camus in his book The Myth of Sisyphus addresses these issues. He elucidates that this world in itself is not absurd, what is absurd is our courting with the universe that is irrational. The absurd depends as a lot on man as on the sector. It is all that links them collectively. The aim of the research is to humans to feel free and happy within their existence, thereby, realizing that suicide isn�...

English Language in Nigerian Multilingual Contexts: A Reflective Perspective

Being A Paper Presented At The 32ndAnnual National Confer-ence and 50thAnniversary of English Scholars Association of Nigeria(ESAN), Held At Oduduwa Hall, OAU, Ile-Ife.Theme: English Studies in Non-Native Environments: Reflections and Projections. AbstractThe authors examine the status of English Language in a Multilingual Nigerian Society by reflecting on the shift from being an “elitist” language to that of aconsolidated language apparently in use even amongst school children and the ed...

Criminology and African Literature: A Didactic Approach

The paper in question looks at how criminological theory is reflected in the writing of African authors. I make an effort to demonstrate how the authors' perceptions of their society affect how they portray the issue of crime. A reading of the books "Petals of Blood" by Ngugi wa Thiongo, "No Longer at Ease" by Chinua Achebe, "Money Galore" by Amu Djoleto, and "The Beautyful ones are not yet born" by Ayi Kwei Armah from the perspective of criminology. "How can African literature reposition the...

Supporting the View that Zimbabwean Writers are not Court Jesters in View of Freedom Nyamubaya in “On the Road Again” and Chirikure-Chirikure in “We Shall Not Sleep”

Abstract The author Freedom Nyamubaya is respected as the voice of the powerless in bringing the true account of the escapades of the armed struggle as an active member of the war of liberation, thus her writings are autobigographical.  Nyamubaya is well known for using Marxist feminist ideology in focusing on ways in which women are being oppressed through different systems of capitalism.  The Marxist feminist women’s liberation can be achieved through restructuring of the current capi...

The impact of feminism on the society as portrayed in the book In the Chest of a Woman.

The study makes use of Efo Kodjo Mawugbe's "in the chest of a woman" in an effort to examine the effects of feminism and their effects on society. Finding the causes of racism, men's and women's oppression, and the never-ending disputes between genders in social life is the fundamental goal. The report also addresses the voices of women, who continue to call for their social rights. The data are examined using descriptive, analytical, and graphical analysis techniques. By relying on the theme...

Phonetics and Phonology

introduction In this chapter we sketch the pronunciation system of English. We begin with phonetics, a system for describing and recording the sounds of language objectively. Phonetics provides a valuable way of opening our ears to facets of language that we tend to understand by reference to their written rather than their actual spoken forms. Phonology concerns itself with the ways in which languages make use of sounds to distinguish words from each other. Teachers should be knowledgeable a...

Morphology

Introduction: Generally speaking, the linguistic discipline of morphology – the term is derived from the Greek word morphos meaning „form‟ – examines the internal makeup and structure of words as well as the patterns and principles underlying their composition. In doing so, morphology straddles the traditional boundary between grammar (i.e. the rule-based, productive component of a language) and the lexicon (i.e. the idiosyncratic, rote-learned component). Morphology looks at both sid...

ENG 215 : SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE (I) MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Introduction…………………………………………………………………….. 2 Course Aims…………………………………………………………………… 2 Course Objectives………………………………………………………………. 2 Working through this Course……………………………………………………. 3 Course Materials………………………………………………………………… 3 Study Un...

Okonkwo's Reincarnation: A Comparison of Achebe's Things Fall Apart and No Longer at Ease

 In their paper, "Okonkwo’s Reincarnation: A Comparison of Achebe’s Things Fall Apart and No Longer at Ease," Mary JanePatrick Nwakaego Okolie and Ginikachi Christian Uzoma explore the reincarnation myth, a global concept founded basically in religion and tradition. It was especially vibrant in the ancient times in places like Egypt, Greece, and in continents like Asia and Africa, which possess varying understandings of the myth. In Igbo tradition, for example, it is believed that reinca...

Language and Style in Donald Trump's Campaign Speech of 2016 in Wisconsin

This project is a thesis under Political Discourse in Stylistics, we have explanations on Style, Politics, Political Discourse and Features of Political discourse and its effect on its audience. We also have data analysis of Donald Trump's campaign speech of year 2016 in Wisconsin. 

English Language Evaluation and Indigenous Languages

Abstract The presence and the use of the English language in Nigeria has been seen as a threat to the indigenous languages. The truth lies in the fact that Nigeria has adopted the language of her colonial master and has given it priority over the indigenous languages that were in existence before her existence. This act can lead to loss of identity as language is not only a means of communication but an aspect of a people’s identity. However, the awareness of this danger and the proclamatio...

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES: A REAPPRAISING INTEGRATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING (ELT) IN EDUCATION

This paper sought to address holistically, the modern technology as an Information and Communication Technologies, which has become possible in our communities since the availability of computers. Moreover, to what extend we can exploit it in education in general and English Language teaching / learning (ELT) in particular, according to our conditions and needs. Information Communication Technologies should be exploited effectively to shift from teacher-centered approach to the student-center...

Peer Scaffolding During EFL Reading Activities: A Sociocultural Perspective

The purpose of this study was to identify the types of peer scaffolding used by Thai EFL students while completing reading activities. Pre-test, post-test and reading test procedures were implemented to measure the impact of peer scaffolding on students’ reading comprehension. The peer scaffolding checklist was employed to identify the types of peer scaffolding the EFL students used in the reading classroom. This study found that the EFL students gained higher post-test mean scores after en...


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