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Convergence : a Festschrift for Munzali A. Jibril.
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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M and J Grand Orbit Communications,
2016.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover
- Title page
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Preface
- Contents
- 1. On the Status of Yoruba/English language Mixing
- Background
- The Convergence Phenomenon
- language-Mixing in Complex Sentences
- Language-mixing in Samplex Sentences
- Dedication
- References
- 2. The Fall-Rise in Nigerian English Intonation
- English intonation studies
- Intonation: concepts
- Nigerian English intonation studies
- The fall-rise: forms
- The fall-rise: Nigerian usage
- Conclusion
- Notes
- References
- Appendix: Intonation Tests
- 3. Offensive Nigerian English
- Introduction
- Offensive Nigerian English
- The Spectrum of English in the Masquerade
- ONE outside the Masquerade
- Conclusion
- References
- Appendices
- 4. Variation & variability in Nigerian English: The Role of "Contact" in the Speech of Educated hausa Native Speaker
- Introduction
- The Typology of Spoken Nigerian English
- Variation and variability in Spoken Language
- Types of Variations
- Style and variation
- Linguistic Variables
- Sociolinguistic Variable
- The Subjects
- Hypothesis tetsing
- Methodology
- Data Presentation and Analysis
- descriptive Statistic
- The Pearson Correlation
- The Nonparametric Tests
- Age
- Income
- Years of Formal Education
- Descriptive Statistics
- Conclusion
- References
- 5. From non-Gender to Gender: An Examination of English Loan Words in Hausa
- Introduction
- Languages in Contact
- Hausa-English Language Contatc
- Hausa Gender System
- From Non-Gender to Gender
- Conclusion
- 6. Aspects of the Segmental Phonology of Urhobo English: A variety of Nigerian English
- Introduction
- English as a Second Language (ESL) & the Interference Phenomenon
- Segmental unites of urhobo English
- Conclusion
- References
- 7. The Sound Inventory for Nigerian English: Preliminary Discussions.
- Introduction
- Chatacterising a Model for Nigerian English
- The Sound Inventory
- A Case for the Proposal
- Concluding Notes
- References
- 8. Pidgin English in Nigeria: A Sociolinguistic Appraisal
- Introduction
- The Use of Pidgin in the Media
- English Pidgin and National Unity
- Conclusion
- Notes
- References
- 9. English & Nigerian languages in the era of Globalisation
- Introduction
- Language and Cultural representation
- Language and Globalisation
- English and Globalisation
- Nigerian Languages and Globalisation
- Minority Languages and Globalisation
- Concluding Remarks
- Notes
- References
- 10. Borrowing & Language Development: The Case of Ibibio & English
- Background
- History of contact and interference between Ibibio and English
- What is a borrowed word?
- Factors which influence lexical borrowing
- Reasons for lexical borrowing
- Low frequency of occurrence
- Phonological analysis and modification of borrowed words
- Vowels
- Semantic analysis of borrowed words
- The role of English borrowed words in the development of Ibibio
- Conclusion
- References
- 11. Language Policies & Cultural Identities: A Global Survey
- Introduction
- Policy, Policies and Language Policy: Some Explications
- Culture, Society and Cultural Identities
- Human Language and Cultural Identity
- Language Policies and Cultural Identities
- Language Policies
- Language Policy and Cultural Identities: Nigeria as a Case Study
- Language in the Polity: A Paradigm
- The Unstated Policy on Languages in Nigeria
- Obstacles in Implementing the Language Provisions in the Unstated Nigerian Language Policy
- General Observations
- Conclusion
- Egalitarian Multilingualism
- A Recommendation
- References
- 12. Nigerian Languages and Empowerment
- Introduction
- Definitions.
- Nigerian Languages and Classification according to Sizes
- Empowerment
- What has happened to Language Development Projects?
- Languages as a Mirror of the Mind and Culture
- Suggestions
- Conclusion
- Note
- References
- 13. The Challenges of Linguistic & Cultural Diversities as the Common Heritage of Humanity: The Nigerian Experience
- Introduction
- The role of language in the preservation of culture: Linguistics and cultural heritage
- Linguistic Diversity vis-a-vis Cultural Diversity: The Current Situation
- Problems & Prospects of Nigeria as a country with linguistic & cultural diversities
- Conclusion
- Note
- References
- 14. Language & Globalisation: Options for Africa
- Introduction
- What is Globalisation?
- How Old or New is Globalisation?
- Globalisation, Justice and Equity
- What strategies can be Adopted?
- Suggested Strategy
- Language Situation in Africa and the Policy Options Potency of Language
- Language Situation in Nigeria
- Suggestions
- Swahili for East Africa
- Conclusion
- Note
- References
- 15. Globalization & the Preservation of Nigerian Languages
- Introduction
- Globalization as Colonization or Sharing
- Fundamentals for Globalization & Preservation of Nigerian Languages
- Some Documentation and ICT Projects
- Globalization and the Preservation of Nigerian Languages
- Conclusion
- Notes
- References
- 16. Factors Governing Language Choice in Mairi Ward of Maiduguri
- Introduction
- Factors Governing Language Choice in Mairi Ward
- Conclusion
- References
- 17. Cultural Renaissance, Language Empowerment & National Development
- Introduction
- Language Endargement and Empowerment: Conceptual Explications
- Language, Culture & Development
- Conclusion
- References
- 18. The Place of the Minority Languages in National Development
- Introduction
- Minority Languages.
- Development in Nigeria
- The Example of the Defunct Soviet Union
- The Capacity of Nigerian Languages
- Economic Consideration
- Fighting Cynicism
- Implications
- Conclusion
- Note
- References
- 19. Language Endargement in Isokoland
- Introduction
- Linguistic Classification
- The Universality of Language Endargement
- Reasons for the Endargement of the two Languages in Isokoland
- Strategies for the Revitalization of Isoko
- Reasons for the Improbability of Erohwa's Survival
- Conclusion
- References
- 20. Obolo Theophoric & Ideational Anthroponyms
- Introduction
- Theophoric anthroponyms
- Obolo Ideational Anthroponyms (OIDAs)
- Conclusion
- References
- 21. Language & Ideology: A Sociolinguistic Appraisal
- Introduction
- Language and Politics
- language, History and Meaning
- Language and Psychology
- Language, Linguistic Imperialism and Gender
- Standard English
- Conclusion
- References
- 22. Eastern Ijo Influence in Berbice Dutch Creole
- Introduction
- Background
- Previous analysis
- Methodology
- The present analysis
- Patterns of tone and stress assignment in BD
- Tone patterns and word origin
- Conclusion
- Notes
- References
- 23. Igbo Origins & the Niger-benue Confluence Theory
- Introduction
- The Oriental Hypothesis
- The Negro Hypothesis/Niger-Benue Confluence Origin
- Linguistic Evidence in Support of the Niger-Benue Confluence Origin of the Igbo
- Conclusion
- References
- 24. An Exploration for Linguistic Evidence of Inter-Group Relations between Speakers of Tarok and other East Benue-Congo Languages in Prehistory
- Introduction
- Data, Analysis and Discussion of Evidence of Inter-group Relations
- Comparative Tarok and Ukaan
- Inter-group studies and implications for minority language policy
- Conclusion
- Notes
- References
- Appendices.
- 25. An Intelligibility Survey of Biseni, Okordia & Oruma Lects of Ijo
- Introduction
- Methodolody
- Lexicostatistic Study
- Lexicostatistic Comparison (LC)
- Comparisons at the Sentence Level
- Administering Intelligibility Tests through Text Tapes
- Administering the Tests
- Processing and Interpreting the Test Results
- Conclusion
- References
- Appendix
- 26. Labial Variation in Ikwere
- Introduction
- Data Analysis
- Summaries and Conclusion
- References
- Appendix
- 27. Nigeria's Development Initiative: What Role for the English Language?
- Introduction
- Background
- The Concept of Development
- The Nigerian Situation
- Language and Development in Nigeria
- The Facilitative Role of English
- The Inhibitory Role of English
- Counter-arguments
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- 28. The Impact of State Creation on Nigerian Languages: The Hausa Experience
- Introduction
- Early European Interest in Hausa
- Hausa under the Colonial-cum-Northern Regional Government
- The Fragmentation of hausa as a Result of State Creation
- Summary and Recommendations
- Notes
- References
- 29. Urban Linguistic in Nigeria: A Case of Language Use in Lagos Metropolis
- Introduction
- Research Problem
- The Speeech Community
- Theoretical Framework
- Scope of Study
- Methodology
- Data Analysis
- Findings
- Implications
- Conclusion
- References
- 30. Globalization and the Hypocrisy of Universal Critical Criteria in the Criticism of African Literature
- Introduction
- Globalization and the Limitations of Universal Critical Criteria
- Conclusion
- Notes
- References
- 31. Principles of Gendered Duality in Igbo Cognitive & Linguistic Spheres
- Introduction
- In Search of the Stable Characteristics of Dual Igbo Sets
- Gendered Duality in Igbo
- Conclusion
- References.