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THE ROLE OF AMERICA IN THE FIRST AND SECOND WORLD WARS

America played a significant role in the First and Second World Wars. Indeed, it is evident that America was more involved in World War II than World War I. This paper would discuss the various roles America played in both wars, examining the nature of America’s alignment, reasons for its alignments, the roles of America in the formation of the League of Nations and the United Nations, the status or the prominence of America during both wars and reasons why America played limited roles in t...

THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SAYYID SAID TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ZANZIBAR IN THE 19TH CENTURY

Under Sayyid Said Omani influence was on the rise in Zanzibar. Before this, the Portuguese invaded and defeated the local rulers of Zanzibar and took control of almost all the coast of East Africa between 15 to the 17th century. The Portuguese first conquered Zanzibar followed by the falling of other coastal settlements. However, Portuguese domination in the East African area was short lived as the Omani’s annexed Zanzibar and many other coastal towns to their empire that was ruled from Mus...

A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF PROPAGANDA IN SELECTED SPEECHES OF GLORIA STEIN

ABSTRACT This thesis examines the use of language as propaganda using the Discourse-Historical Approach in Critical Discourse Analysis. The semantic dimensions, discursive and linguistic strategies in Gloria Steinem's and Adolf Hitler's speeches are critically analysed in order to achieve the research objectives. TABLE OF CONTENT Pages  Title Page i Certificationii Dedicationiii Acknowledgmentsiv Table of Contentv List of Tablesvii Chapter One: Introduction1 1.0 Introduction1 1.1 Background...

INFLUENCE OF ICT AND INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AND ITS APPLICATION ON LIBRARY USE AMONG STUDENTS OF ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS. A CASE STUDY OF KOGI STATE UNIVERSITY, ANYIGBA.

ABSTRACT In the advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its integration in the Library and Information Science profession, the search for information resources by students, researchers, and even librarians is now easier and faster but then it all depends on the level of ICT or Computer literacy skills possessed by the individual(s) in search of such information resources. The aim of this study was intended to find out the strengths and weaknesses of students of Kogi Stat...

CAN THE DEAD STILL LIVE: A PHILOSOPHICAL DISCOURSE OF THE CONCEPT OF REINCARNATION AMONG THE YORÙBÁ OF SOUTH-WEST,NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The belief in reincarnation is, of course, a central theme of many Eastern religions. Belief in rebirth has been reported amongst people scattered the length and breadth of the African continent. Their beliefs ranges from ‘partial’ reincarnation of an ancestor in one or several individuals strictly within the same family, to that of an endless cycle of rebirths linked to a notion of cleansing and refinement of the inner nature. There have been divergent views in response to the q...

The importance of Electronic billboards

CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION Advertisement involves an essentially persuasive communication. Thus, the goals set foradvertising are communication tasks: to reach a defined audience, to a given extent, andduring a given time period. The public move from unawareness of a policy to awareness andthen to knowledge, liking, preference, conviction and then action. It is imperative that theproducts or services of any business receive the proper exposure, and the way to achieveexposure is through advert...

Myths and socio-cultural significance of Oloolu masquerade festival in Ibadan

TABLE OF CONTENTS Certification Dedication Acknowledgements Abstract Chapter one Introduction 1.1Background to the Study 1.2Statement of the Problem 1.3.Research Questions 1.4Objectives of the Study 1.5Significance of the Study 1.6Scope of the Study 1.7    Operationalization of Terms CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK 2.0Literature Review 2.1 Culture 2.2Masquerades In Yoruba Land 2.3Socio-Cultural Significance of Masquerades in Yoruba Land  2.4 Oloolu Masquerade 2...

POWER AND DIPLOMACY IN WESTERN NIGERIA: THE SIXTEEN YEARS CRISIS.

This paper aims to discuss the nature of power and diplomacy in Western Nigeria and the crises that stormed the whole of the western region   . The struggle for power is a temporary phenomenon within a complex system that is when more than one group interest criss-cross. 

Measured Growth in Theatre and Media Arts Department of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria

The Department of Theatre and Media Arts, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (DTMA-AAU) took off as Theatre Arts Department in the 1996/1997 academic session as a unit under the Department of English. Since then no historical evaluation or critical study has been carried out on it with regard to quality assurance or service delivery in the areas of teaching, learning and research as a rib of humanistic study. Given such a scenario, certain facts may be lost to history and fundamental values igno...

Extra-Theatrical Functions of Igbabonelimhin Music and Dance of the Esan

Ceremonial activities abound in traditional African societies whose functions are still very much germane to contemporary milieus in Nigeria and elsewhere. These ceremonies are often accompanied with much music and dance and, of course, music and dance constitute an integral part of masquerade performance. Several studies have been done on Igbabonelimhin as a masquerade performance, especially in relation to its potentiality for geriatric and entertainment purposes. This present effort examin...

Aristotle's Conception of community

A Short Essay on Aristotle's Conception of Community. 

THE UTILIZATION OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOOLS IN IBADAN

This research project was aimed at investigating the utilization of computersoftware in the teaching and learning of English language in selected secondary schools inIbadan. It is an empirical research that is complemented with series of literatureconsultation, data collection and analysis including recommendations on how computersoftware are utilized to enhance effective teaching and learning of English language. FiftyEnglish Language teachers were randomly selected from Four local governmen...

Precolonial Norms and Values as the Pillar for the Sustenance of Igbo Post-Colonial Society.

Abstract Igbo post-colonial Igbo society has witnessed various degrees of desecration of its values and norms through the indices of modernism. The work aims at studying those values and norms in pre-colonial Igbo society that endeared communalism, good neighbourliness and live let spirit. This will invariably be inculcated in the protege of pre-colonial Igbo society in order to ameliorate the incessant decadence predominate in the post-colonial era/society. Table of Contents  Abstract.  �...

Influence of Mass Media on Students Academic Performance

Background of the Study Man is a social being and hence; will find a way to satisfy his need for communication. Richmond and McCroskey (2009) state that "the importance of communication in human society has been recognized for thousands of years, far longer than we can demonstrate through recorded history. It is said that humans communicate to request help, to inform others, to share attitudes as a way of bonding and strengthen relationships. Modern Technology in communication no doubt has tu...

The power of grit in exploring the pathways to your destiny

The power of grit in exploring the pathways to your destiny {Interest, passion, practice, perseverance, purpose, and rest} Kareem Itunu Azeez                      “The potential of the average person is like a huge ocean unsailed,                         a new continent unexplored, a world of possibilities waiting to be released                         and channeled toward some great good.”………….Brian Tracy If you have taken your time to open this...


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