English Language Research Papers/Topics

ASPECTS OF NEGATION IN KOENOEM LANGUAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract Table of Contents CHAPTER ONE:  INTRODUCTION 1.1     General Background 1.2     Historical Background of Koenoem People 1.3     Geographical Location of Koenoem People 1.4     Socio-Cultural Profile of Koenoem People        1.5     Genetic Classification of Koenoem Language 1.6     Statement and research problem 1.7     Aims and objective 1.8     Scope and Organization of the Study 1.9     ...

THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF PIDGIN ENGLISH IN THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY (A case study of University of Calabar)

TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER 1 Introduction Background to the Study Statement of Research Problem Purpose of the Study Significance of the Study Scope and Limitations Research Methodology CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW Origin of Pidgin The Evolution of Nigerian Pidgin Status of Nigerian Pidgin Attitudes Towards Nigerian Pidgin The Language Composition of Nigeria Pidgin CHAPTER 3 Research Methodology Research Design Research Population Sampling and Sample Procedure Description of Research Instrumen...

A Stylistic Study of Syntax and Trope in Adichie's Purple Hibiscus

Abstract Syntax is a major unit of language; and that of a text inclusive. Trope, on the other hand, is one of the distinguishing features of literary language, especially that of prose. To study syntax and trope of a prose work, therefore, is to examine its language. This work investigates the style of the language of Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus with particular reference to syntax and trope routing its findings through the Systemic Functional Theory mainly. Adichie’s perception and experi...

Impact of language laboratory for effective teaching and learning of oral English

Chapter one Introduction Background of study Statement of problem Purpose of study Significant of study  Research question

THE PROPER USE AND MANAGEMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE.

ABSTRACT This study examines the proper use and management of instructional materials for English language teaching in some selected secondary schools in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. An intensive review of related literature was carried out to throw more light in the problem under investigation. Research questions were formulated to guide the investigation. The questionnaire titled instructional materials for English language teaching was designed for the study. The secondary sch...

THE PROPER USE AND MANAGEMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

ABSTRACT        This study examines the proper use and management of instructional materials for English language teaching in some selected secondary schools in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.        An intensive review of related literature was carried out to throw more light in the problem under investigation. Research questions were formulated to guide the investigation. The questionnaire titled instructional materials for English language teaching was designed for ...

Sociolinguistic phenomenon of code switching in Urhobo Language

ABSTRACT This research carries out a sociolinguistic phenomenon of code switching in Urhobo language. Its aim is to explore and analyze Urhobo language from a sociolinguistic perspective in the context of English as a second language in Nigeria. This will go a long way to offer a sociolinguistic insight to the contributions of Urhobo language, culture and way of life in the sociolinguistic context of English as a second language.  The data for the study was sourced and collected orally from...

Language and ethno identity in Nigerian Hip hop

Abstract   This work is a linguistic study of Nigerian musical artistes, especially of the Hip Hop genre. The study shows that the artistes skillfully use language alternation strategies to enhance the aesthetic and rhetorical qualities of their music. It is revealed in the study that the language alternation patterns involve major Nigerian languages and English, and, they interact with elements of the lyrical structure, namely, the lines, rhymes and stanzas to enhance the musical ...

THE SOCIETY AND THE GIRL CHILD IN THE BLUEST EYE BY TONI MORRISONAND KAINE AGARYS YELLOW YELLOW

ABSTRACTThe research work reviews the historical encounter between the whites and Africans and argues that the challenges or problems evident in the black society at present are as a result of the white man‟s racism, exploitation and imperialism. It also looks into the social values and system of meaning that promotes male dominance and demeans the woman.TABLE OF CONTENTTitle page ....................................................................................................... iApprov...

STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE’S HALF OF A YELLOW SUN

ABSTRACTThis study is a stylistic analysis of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie‟s novel Half Of A Yellow Sun, which comprises four parts with a total number of 37 chapters and 433 pages. The aim of this study is to identify the predominant stylistic devices used by the author in the novel and the effects achieved by using them. To achieve this aim, the researcher uses quantitative stylistic analysis which entails the counting and writing down the number of times each device occurs in the selected ch...

STRUGGLE AND SURVIVAL IN A COWRIE OF HOPE BY BINWELL SINYANGWE AND THE CARDINALS BY BESSIE HEAD

ABSTRACTLife is a battle for struggle and survival. Struggle and survival are as old as man. Every second, man is on the move, thinking of what to do and how to do it in order to survive. This project, therefore, examines the ways the two novelists presented their characters in their attempts to depict the various methods people adopt in their struggles for survival in this hard and harsh environment. This work also explores the artistic features as were conveniently deployed in their works b...

POLITICAL CORRUPTION AND SYMBOLISM IN ADICHIE CHIMAMANDA NGOZI’S HALF OF A YELLOW SUN AND OKEY NDIBE’S ARROWS OF RAIN

ABSTRACTThis project work is on political corruption and symbolism. This project work brings out the corrupt practices by politicians and military rulers. To also brings out the symbols used in the novels. Chapter one is an introduction on political corruption in Nigeria and the way the military took over and ruled Nigeria. Chapter two is on the related literature review, chapter three is on political corruption and symbolism in Adichie Chumamanda Ngozi Half of a yellow Sun. Chapter four is o...

CORRUPTION AND VICTIMIZATION IN ISIDORE OKPEWHOTIDES AND ANTHONY ABAGHA’S CHILDREN OF OLOIBIRI

ABSTRACTThis project is on Corruption and Victimization in Isidore Okpewho’s Tides and Anthony Ndubuisi Abagha’s Children of Oloibiri. It is a study of the endemic corruption and Victimization that hold the Niger Delta captive and by extension the entire nation in spite of available monumental wealth and qualified manpower.TABLE OF CONTENTSCover Page iCertification iiApproval Page iiiTitle Page ivDedication vAcknowledgements viAbstract viiTable of Contents viii CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTIONBack...

AFRICAN VALUES TRADITIONAL AND MODERN IN AMA ATA AIDOO’S Changes AND ASARE KONADU’S A WOMAN IN HER PRIME

Abstract In ethics, value denotes something degree of importance, with the aim of determining what action or life is best to do or live, or at least attempt to describe the value of different actions. It may be described as treating actions themselves as abstract objects, putting value to them. It deals with right conduct and good life, in the sense that a highly, or at least relatively highly, valuable action may be regarded as ethically ―good‖ (Adjective sense), and an action of low, or...

Impact of Language Laboratory for Effective Teaching and Learning of Oral English in Junior Secondary School (A Case Study of Enugu North Local Government Area

Abstract The theoretical frame work for this study was provided by the review of literature was also prepared to enable the researcher collect enough data in regards to the study. Information was sought through primary sources such as questionnaires were used in data collection. The findings of the research work were presented in tabular form and analyzed using simple percentage.  The purpose of the study is that, to find out if there are enough language laboratories available for effective ...


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