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Author(s):
Farouk Al – Hazaimah , Basel Al Zou’bi.
Page No : 1-11
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Dualism of Death and Life in Pre-Islamic Poetry: Applied Study
Abstract
This research is seeking to observe the vision of pre-Islamic poets of death and life case. In additional, investigate the method of dealing of poets with this case during their poetry. The death case considers an existential case, which preoccupied the thought of man, as well as the thought of poets. This research consists an introduction, four subjects and a conclusion, where the first subjects consists: introduction, research concepts and methodology. Inevitable, the vision of poets based on their belief that the death is an inevitable. the second subject is the presentation of the multiple images and names that are assigned to the death. While, the third subject is a survey about the desire of human being to be immortal in life, but the faith in the destiny to death is compelling them to leave his desire. While the last subject is about the vision of poet about the death which is the ultimate fate of human being. This Research finding is that the death is an embarrassing issue for a human being and is a major problem in his life.
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Author(s):
Dr. Farouk Ahmed Al-Hazaymeh, Dr. Tarek Ibrahim Ziadat.
Page No : 12-23
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Manifestations of Literary Criticism in the Twentieth Century: Khaledah Sa’eed as a Model
Abstract
The current research aims mainly at studying Khaledah Sa'eed who is one of the most prominent critics in the modern Arab criticism. It further seeks to explore the most key intellectual, cultural and critical references that have had the most significant impact on the formation of her critical awareness. Moreover, this study seeks to shed more light on some critical practices and textual approaches that Sa’eed has worked on. In order to achieve the aforementioned aims, this study is structured into an introduction, two main sections and a conclusion. The introduction will explain the components and terminology of the study. The first main section will be dedicated to discussing the theoretical frameworks which represent the most prominent intellectual and critical references which influenced Sa’eed. This section will also refer to the most famous works of Sa’eed and the impact of Western studies on her writings. The second section will focus on the applications of Sa’eed’s work through reviewing some of her textual approaches to find out the degree of her commitment to the adopted critical methodologies. The conclusion will finally summarize the most significant findings of this study.
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Author(s):
Ngozi Chidinma Anigbogu (Ph.D), Chioma Nkechika Ibe.
Page No : 24-41
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Language and Style in Ngugi Wa Thiongo’s The Black Hermit
Abstract
Modern African writers employ language artistically to create lucid texts. Through the functional use of language, these writers are able to convey their thoughts vividly to capture the African culture and experience. This paper, therefore, examined the creative use of language in the play The Black Hermit. It explored Ngugi’s language choice in the drama and the peculiar techniques he used in luring his readers to real African world. Through the Systematic Functional Linguistics, the researchers analysed the language based on the six process types of English transitivity. It was discovered that the writer innovatively used figurative language, adjusted expressions, transliteration and indigenous language to create an authentic African drama which portrayed the cultural heritage of his people. Also, the linguistic study portrayed the ideational meta-functional processes found in the text. It was discovered from the transitivity analysis that the material process was the most prevalent. The other processes discovered were in the forms of relational, mental and verbal processes. The paper concluded that Ngugi’s use of language showed a lot of linguistic craftsmanship. His language portrayed the socio-cultural ideas and ideals in Marua tribe and also gave a lot of vigour and clarity to his work.
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Author(s):
Taofeek Olanrewaju Alabi, Adewale Kazeem Ayeloja.
Page No : 42-52
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Hate Speech and Violence: Investigating the Perlocutionary Thrusts of Selected Utterances on Ruga Settlement Initiative in Nigeria
Abstract
The paper investigates the perlocutionary thrusts of utterances made by some Nigerians on the planned establishment of Ruga settlements across the country by the federal government with the aim of establishing whether the utterances constitute hate speech capable of inciting violence within the country. As a study in pragmatics, the Speech Act theory (SAT) by Austin (1962) and Searle (1969) serve as our theoretical anchorage. The data analysed were comments of Nigerians reported in selected online news publications. They were purposively selected between January 2018 and August 2019. The findings reveal a preponderant use of assertives, verdictives, commissives, expressives and directives. The utterances were full of inflammatory rhetoric and verbal attacks, serving as weapons of threat, intimidation and blackmail. These characterise them as hate speech, capable of inciting hatred, fear and violence within the polity; and as such, constitute threats to Nigeria’s peaceful co-existence, national cohesion and development.
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Author(s):
Dr. Uche Nnyagu, Dominion Joanna Ngozi.
Page No : 53-61
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Literature as an Indispensable Tool for the Reformation of the Child: the Children’s Literature Example
Abstract
Literature has as its major aim, to educate and help the audience to understand the society as to be able to live and appreciate the society. One reading any literature reads to grasp the message of the literature. Children’s literature is an indispensable means upbringing. Therefore, the belief of many that this aspect of literature is easy to write is a mere illusion. If we believe that children in their formative stage are docile, then we will realize that children’s literature is not as easy to write as many assume. Many people have written and published trash and pushed such material to the market for the consumption of the child. When a child reads, instead of the literature reforming, it rather corrupts. It is based on this fact that the researcher has analyzed some texts and has given an illustration of the paradigm of children’s literature so that one understands why a child must not be allowed to read any book he or she lays his hand in.
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Author(s):
Patricia Eze.
Page No : 62-76
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Surname as a Family, Ethnic and National Identities: Umunze As A Case Study
Abstract
Surnames are family names which people bear without an iota of regret. Due to civilization, Igbo surnames have started fading away to baptismal or Christians names, if not reversed would spell doom to our nation, Igbos and Umunze people in particular. This study examines the nature of Umunze surnames and their root words. The study explores the use of exotic surnames as a barrier to our nation, ethnic and family identity and their implications. Men from Umunze were interviewed so as to obtain concrete findings. Surnames are answered by people related by blood which act as bond between them. They act as markers of family, ethnic as well as national identity. Therefore, bearing foreign surnames would cause our heritage as a nation to go down the drain.
