Recent English Project Topics and Materials (Page 8)

ABSTRACT The uniqueness of Africa is not because of its geographical location, but because of its diverse rich cultural heritage which surround the entire spectrum of human learning, reasoning and communication. This research work is centered on the effects of folktales as a satirical weapon for curbing social ills and inculcation of moral values:... Continue Reading

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INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Being a bilingual and multilingual society, several languages are being used to communicate in different communities in Nigeria. In fact, according to Wikipedia’s official data, there are more than 520 languages. By the way, nine of them are extinct. The English language is considered as the language of... Continue Reading

A guide to Pragmatics with sample... Continue Reading

This research project was aimed at investigating the utilization of computer software in the teaching and learning of English language in selected secondary schools in Ibadan. It is an empirical research that is complemented with series of literature consultation, data collection and analysis including recommendations on how computer software are... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to assess the food consumption pattern and micronutrient intake of  mothers in Ojo Local Government Area in Lagos State. One hundred and eighty respondents  were selected randomly. Data was collected using food frequency and anthropometric data  such as height, weight and body mass index. Other date collected... Continue Reading

This work aims at the analysis of innovation in new Englishes; using Nigerian English as its focus.Nigerian English according to scholars has its distinctive features,these features are the main focus of this work. ... Continue Reading

A BSTRACT This Research Work focused on the Study into the Effects of Grammatical Errors in Secondary School Students’ English Essays. The research was conducted on essays written by thirty (30) Students of the Secondary Schools in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The analysis of the essays revealed the deficiencies of some of the Students... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This   study   investigated   the   factors   associated with mass failure of   students’   in   English   language   in   Senior Secondary   Schools using four schools in Ijebu-North Local Government, Ogun-State, Nigeria. The study employed qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data was collected using classroom... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page - - - - - - - - - - i Certification - - - - - - - - - ii Dedication - - - - - - - - - - iii Acknowledgements - - - - - - - - iv Table of contents - - - - - - - - - v CHAPTER ONE Introduction 1.1 Background Statement - - - - - - 1 1.2 The purpose of study - - - - - - - 4 1.3 The objectives of the study - - - - - - 5 1.4... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This work concern on how the meaning of the  words/lexis can be utilized in the language of  advertisement in Pidgin English. Furthermore, the result  shows that Nigerian pidgin have a significant for  advertisement purpose since it combines of both and  indignant languages.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study seeks to make a linguistic analysis of television talk show, a case study  of NTA Kaduna with the aim of describing the nature of its dialogue, providing an  assessment of it, and exposing the peculiarities therein. It brings to the fore features  that have otherwise not been observed in talk show. The usual assumption by ... Continue Reading

Abstract This study analyses and discusses the pragmatical negation  in selected U.S and Nigerian presidential speeches. It first  examined the process of speaking as a form of intimated and  supportive relationship that serves as the cement that holds  friendships, families, communities, societies, and government  together. The focus is on... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Ambiguity is a linguistic phenomenon in which more than one meaning, or deep structure, may be represented by the same expression, or surface structure; the same word or similar sounding words forexample can have multiple meaning. It arises from different sources; phonology, syntax and punctuation. In this task, ambiguity is the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research work is divided into five sections. Section 1- 5 and are referred to as Chapters wheel the last part deal with bibliography. The first chapter is background of the study, statement of the problem, statement of hypothesis, purpose of the study, significance of the study and lastly scope and limitation of the topic. The third... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The Nigerian Pidgin English is a type of English used and understood by so many people in Nigeria regardless of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic background. Even though some people now use it in social communication, pidgin English is not only used in places like market local community and so on, but also Nigerian secondary and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Communication is an act of exchanging information from one point to another; it is a very important activity of life. Humans and animals communicate in different ways and for different purposes. Communication could be either oral or written. However, the major concern of this work is the written form of communication .Written... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research work is concerned with reduplication in Nigerian English from the speeches and utterances of some students in the Department of Modern European Languages and Linguistics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The study shows that reduplication occurs to signify contrastive meaning, pluralism, emphasis and creation of new... Continue Reading

Introduction Language is characterized by set of vocal sounds which can be decoded. These are produced by human organs of speech- lips, tongue, and larynx etc. The vocal sounds produced by the vocal organs are used in various systematic and rule governed combinations. Language is thus a human phenomenon that has form which can be described in... Continue Reading

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY This project is an attempt to study some of the semantic redundancies found in students' speech. This is with a view to identify some long observed peculiarities in the use of redundancy in the students' use of English. In the context of language studies, semantics occupies the end continuum. Semantics is at the top level... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This project is an attempt to explore the recurring grave concerning the academic performance of students. Though a large percentage of students in Nigeria learn English as a second language and are instructed in it, the Nigerian pidgin seems to interfere with their acquisition of the language and their performance in it much more than... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study seeks to make a linguistic analysis of television talk show, a case study of NTA Kaduna with the aim of describing the nature of its dialogue, providing an assessment of it, and exposing the peculiarities therein. It brings to the fore features that have otherwise not been observed in talk show. The usual assumption by... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION This chapter presents the general overview of this research work as well as its significance and statement of problems,and also possible solution to those problems as this study is aimed to achieve. ... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT   This research work focuses on the language of persuasion by examining  some selected speeches of Governor Aliyu Magatakurda Wamakko. It has  been carefully observed that the Sokoto state Governor is fond of using  persuasive expressions in most of his speeches. He uses the language  mostly to captivate and convince his audience and... Continue Reading

Table of Contents Title page - i Approval page - ii Dedication - iii Acknowledgements - iv Table of contents - v CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study - 1 1.2 Statement of the problems - 3 1.3 Justification of the study - 5 1.4 Aims and Objectives of the Study - 6 1.5 Significance of the Study - 7 1.6 Scope and Limitation... Continue Reading