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Author(s):
Uchegbu Bartholomew Chukwuemeka.
Page No : 1-19
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Analysis of the Dominant Thematic and Ideological Representation of Climate Crisis Discourses in Selected Speeches of COP 27.
Abstract
This research identifies the following dominant themes and ideologies in the selected climate change speeches: climate change, vulnerability, justice, accountability, power and power struggle, education, dependency, and leadership. The study established that the choice of certain words has some connection with the thematic and ideological beliefs of the speaker. Critical Discourse Analytic (CDA) tools provided a good channel to extract the ecolinguistics treasures in the selected speeches. These themes and ideologies reveal the politics and dynamics of the global north and global south geopolitical divides. The study has also opened the frontiers of knowledge in the field of green linguistics or ecolinguistics, digital humanities, and the need to rethink humanities scholarship which addresses real-world issues such as climate change in linguistic studies.
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Author(s):
Dike Chioma Vivian, Isaac Eyi Ngulube.
Page No : 20-36
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Igbo Clitics as Agreement Markers: A Study of Grammatical Number in English and Igbo.
Abstract
This study investigates the morphosyntactic analysis of grammatical number in English and Igbo languages. This study, therefore, sets out to examine the differences and similarities that exist in the use of grammatical number in English and Igbo, exploring areas of similarities that may enhance the learning of the second language, and areas of difficulties that may pose problems to the second language learner. No theoretical framework is employed, since the study is descriptive. The study examines how grammatical number is marked in English and Igbo. The study establishes that gender could be neutral, masculine, or feminine. It delineates person into first, second, and third. Number is the focus of this study, how it affects the various parts of speech – nouns and grammatical number, pronouns and grammatical number, verbs and grammatical number, demonstratives and grammatical number. The study concludes that the Igbo language is very rich in its ability to produce options in varying syntactic constructions and relations. We therefore termed the constituents that mark number agreement between the subjects and the objects and the verb as AGR morphemes. The nature of these AGR morphemes needs to be explained theoretically and we shall leave that for another study.
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Author(s):
Empress Ayebanengiyefa Tikile, Isaac Eyi Ngulube.
Page No : 37-49
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The Usage of Swear Words Among Generations X, Y and Z in Rivers State University.
Abstract
This paper examined the use of swear words among individuals from three generations in Rivers State University. It specifically explored the frequency of usage of specific swear words, contexts of use, and communication platforms. Data was gotten through questionnaires, which were analysed through quantitative methods and presented in their frequency and simple percentages. The analysis of the data revealed that there are significant generational differences in the use of profanities. Generation Z uses swear words more often and with a more positive attitude, incorporating them into everyday conversations face to face and even on social networks, to a greater extent than older generations. In contrast, Generation X uses swear words less frequently and typically reserves them for more private situations. The findings indicate possible changing attitudes towards profanity and a greater tolerance for and acceptance of its use, especially among younger generations.
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Author(s):
Md. Arif Khan Pathan.
Page No : 50-58
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Reading Habits of the Undergraduate Level EFL Learners: A Survey.
Abstract
The importance of reading in learning a new language is unquestionable. Someone who wants to master a new language, s/he must read a lot in that language as reading is one of the two means of language input; other one is listening. Reading not only helps the students to learn new words and expressions of the target language but also makes them familiar with the varieties of sentence structures and their uses in various contexts. Unfortunately, the EFL learners in Bangladesh do not usually read non-academic texts written in English like English newspapers, magazines, novels, stories, etc. This hinders their lexical and syntactic development of the target language and consequently hampers their overall language learning process. The current study attempts to explore the reading habits of the undergraduate level EFL learners through a five-point Likert-scale survey. Ten different types of questions are set to investigate what the learners read or what they like to read in English, how much time they spend on reading English, and how much importance they give to improve their reading skills. The study finds that most of the students do not regularly read non-academic English texts. Majority of the students read them occasionally. Moreover, a considerable number of students are found who never or rarely read non-academic English texts. Many even don’t like to read their institutional textbooks in English. This indicates that the students are not really very sincere about improving their reading skills. Although, a lot of different types of reading materials are available around, they don’t read them to develop their reading skills. As a result, they fail to develop good reading habits in their daily lives.
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Author(s):
Tarhemba Akaana Emmanuel (Ph.D.), Tarhemba Terhile Williams.
Page No : 59-71
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Analysis of Grammatical and Mechanical Errors in Written English Compositions of Polytechnic Students in Nigeria: A Study of Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, Lafia.
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This research work analyzed errors in English written compositions of Higher National Diploma students of Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, Lafia, Nasarawa State. The study has become necessary for the fact that students' performance in English is generally on the decline in spite of its being the country's official language and the most regularly studied in the curriculum and medium of accessing knowledge globally. The study applied the Error Analysis approach to analyze 200 randomly selected scripts of HND students who take Communication in English course in the Department of General Studies in Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, (IMAP), Lafia.The study did not examine the entirety of errors in English but the grammatical and mechanical which are central for language production.The study proffered solutions to the identified errors by suggesting ways through which students' competency in English could be enhanced.
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Author(s):
Ridwan Akinkunmi Rabiu, Abiola Outope Lawrence, Aiyelabegan Nafisat Bolanle.
Page No : 72-90
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A Critical Communication Analysis of Nominal Homo-Tonal Homonyms in Yoruba Language: A Pedagogical Approach.
Abstract
The main thrust of this work is to examine and classify nominal homo-tonal homonyms in Yoruba language. This paper investigates the role of homo-tonal homonyms in the teaching and learning of core linguistics areas in Yoruba language, most especially for second language learners. The theory adopted for this research is the usage theory championed by Wittgenstein (1953). Data needed for this research were gathered from both formal and informal sources, which include direct observation involving different classes of language users and appraisal of existing literature on homonyms. Through this work, it was observed that homo-tonal nominal homonyms could be used for the teaching and learning of different aspects of linguistics to facilitate effective communication. In addition, it was also discovered that intuitive knowledge, mutual contextual belief and context of situation and culture can help disambiguate homo-tonal homonyms derived from lexical ambiguity in the language and thus enhance effective communication. Furthermore, it was discovered that there are two types of homonyms in the Yoruba language; these are hetero-tonal homonyms and homo-tonal homonyms. In conclusion, research into lexical relations such as homo-tonal homonyms will help preserve the language for posterity.
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Author(s):
Omar Jabak (Ph.D.).
Page No : 91-105
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Challenges in English-Arabic Translation of Medical Documents: The Case of a Certified Translator in Oman.
Abstract
The present study aimed to identify the most common challenges encountered by a certified translator in Oman in translating medical reports and to propose remedies for these challenges. The researcher collected archival data from the English medical reports which he himself had translated as a certified translator in the Sultanate of Oman. The researcher examined and analyzed 50 English medical reports and was able to identify common categories of challenges which he himself encountered while translating those reports into Arabic. After carefully examining and analyzing the data, the researcher identified seven major categories to which the challenges he encountered belonged. Those were shorthand, abbreviations, factual errors, spelling mistakes, grammatical mistakes, fragments (incomplete sentences) and inconsistency. These categories represent the findings of this study. The researcher suggested some ways to overcome those challenges and recommended carrying out more studies on the challenges of medical translation to enrich this relatively new field.
