ABSTRACT This study aimed to examine the factors affecting teenage bilinguals to code–switch and its effects on writing among the Grade 12 students of Libertad National High School. Twenty (20) Grade 12 students were selected as the respondents of the study in the School Year 2021-2022. Mixed method of quantitative-qualitative research design was used to determine the factors affecting teenage bilinguals (Grade 12 students) to code-switch and its effects in their writing. The finding showed...
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...
Abstract In Nigeria, the continuous voters’ registration was conducted in 2022 as part of preparation for the 2023 general elections. The Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise was meant for the registration of citizens who turned 18 years of age after the last registration exercise; or those who for one reason or another could not register in the previous exercises, or those whose voters cards are defaced, or those who want to change their voting addresses or those who want to cor...
Though concepts of food security have acquired a variety of interpretations, it acquires a meaning where it also connotes nutritional security at the household level. Nowhere in developed and in the developing world has this notion become operationalised. Ensuring nutritional security requires that the three vital institutions - the state, the market and civil society, each recognises its own role and responsibility in warding off hunger, and ensuring food security
I feel highly honoured and humbled to stand here as the class valedictorian for the graduating class of 2021 of Hugh Goldie Theological Institution, Arochukwu - Citadel of Godly Learning and Relevance. O yes, we have conquered; this day is a great one. I will not fail to say "many, many congratulations" to us - the graduating class, the class of 2021. Well, we made it. We made it through periods of Greek and Hebrew classes, through periods of hermeneutics and exegesis classes, through weeks...
Catholics and Protestants differ in what they believe about the Holy Eucharist. Catholics believe that the Eucharist is truly a sacrifice. When Catholics celebrate Mass, God makes Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross present to us once again, allowing us to participate in it and offer it up to him in union with Jesus. In contrast, Protestants believe that the bread and wine are just a memorial service whereby we remember Jesus’s sacrifice, but Catholics do not actually participate in it. To hel...
This document explores in detail the five most common grammatical errors native to the English language. Additionally, a linguistic study is conducted regarding the effectiveness of Sophie Alexander Frazer's "Why Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights is a Cult Classic," an article that is adept in its syntactic expressions.
This paper attempts to assess the veracity of Shakespearean protagonist Hamlet's mental condition. Ultimately, the author posits, through comprehensive research and textual analysis, that the prince is feigning psychosis.
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...
ABSTRACT The recent torrent of migrations of Nigerians to other parts of the world such as Europe, Asia among others is alarming. Recently, several migrants and those who have close insight into migrant experiences have been writing of migrants lives in diverse forms of literature. These writings have provided insight into Nigerian migration issues - racial discrimination, hair politics et al. The paper uses postcolonial theory in studying conceptual cum thematic concerns of Chimamanda Adich...
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...
The magnitude of a population of a particular entity such as human being, plant, animal, bacteria and virus present in a state, nation or location determine the strength and the weakness of such state, nation or location. Knowing the magnitude of the population of the entity would help to figure the intensity and impact of such entity in the area. This study established the Kifilideen, Lukmon and Fatimo scales to determine the magnitude of the population of any particular entity of a...
POPULATION MOVEMENTS Types of Population Movements Consequences Of Migration On The Country Of Origin Economic Impacts Social Impacts Political Impacts Consequences Of Migration On The Host Country Economic Impacts Social Impacts Political Impacts Classifying Population Movement
WHAT IS COURT MARRIAGE PROCEDURES OF CONTRACTING A COURT MARRIAGE IN NIGERIA IMPORTANCE OF A COURT MARRIAGE BENEFITS OF CIVIL OR COURT MARRIAGE IN NIGERIA. CONCLUSION