- The Complete Research Material is averagely 52 pages long and it is in Ms Word Format, it has 1-5 Chapters.
- Major Attributes are Abstract, All Chapters, Figures, Appendix, References.
- Study Level: MTech, MSc or PhD.
- Full Access Fee: ₦8,000
Get the complete project »
ABSTRACT
A bilingual or a multilingual speaker of Nigerian languages tend to fall back to the ethnic languages in the domains and topics, context and situations that require the usage of Standard English Language as result of the predominant Nigerian language(s) in their repertoire. There are different languages (codes) used by Nigerian students for interaction today, this has led to peculiar problems for meaning-making in a context where the standard expression of English language is required. Therefore, this study analyzed the Socio-semantics of Code-switching among Students of Benue State University and the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, by examining the users and types of codes switched in order to identify effects on the language use of Standard English language within sociolinguistics domains and formal context. The study adopts an eclectic approach in the analysis of its data; Fishman‟s (1972) “Domain and Topics Analysis”, Labov‟s (2006) “Quantitative Paradigm Analysis” as well as the “Semantic Model of Conversational Code-switching” by Gumperz further modified by Auer (1984) in order to accommodate the nature of this study. The research design for this study combines aspects of qualitative and quantitative; includes descriptive statistical tools such as frequency distribution, tables and percentages. Data was sourced from the selected universities; random selections of students in the universities constitute the study and population, while three major instruments were used: „unscheduled non-participatory observation‟, „questionnaire‟ and „motive-determination interview‟. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to analyse the variables on the questionnaires to present the results of the data collected. Findings of the study reveal that, the frequency of code-switching among students of the study area, particularly students of English Language indicated that 75.2% of the total respondents “most often”, “often” or “seldom” code-switch to Nigerian languages in order to make meaningful conversation. The analysis also showed that “domains of discourse” and “pragmatics”, “language use” and “meaning-making” have a significant impact on the Nigerian university students as a result of their frequent code-switching thereby affecting their competent use of English language for a meaningful dialogue in formal context.
xix
CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
The nature of written or spoken words today is expected to carry a message that
You either get what you want or your money back. T&C Apply
You can find more project topics easily, just search
-
SIMILAR ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES FINAL YEAR PROJECT RESEARCH TOPICS
-
1. TRANSLATION OF I. U. NWADIKE’S ADAEZE INTO ENGLISH
» ABSTRACT This research work delves into translating Adaeze, an Igbo novel written by Inno Uzoma Nwadike into English. Today, there are lots of creativ...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 52 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES DEPARTMENT
-
2. MOTHER TONGUE INTERFERENCE IN ENGLISH NEWS CAST: A CASE OF KWARA TELEVISION NEWS
» ABSTRACT Language and man are inseparable and since the languages of the worldcome in contact, there is bound to be a problem like mother tongue inter...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 52 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES DEPARTMENT
-
3. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE ADOPTION OF INTERNET TOOLS BY AFRICAN INDEPENDENT TELEVISION-AIT AND NIGERIAN TELEVISION AUTHORITY-NTA NETWORK SERVICE
» Abstract This study entitled “A Comparative Study of the Adoption of Internet Tools by African Independent Television AIT and Nigerian Televisio...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 140 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES DEPARTMENT
-
4. GENDER ISSUES IN AKACHI ADIMORA EZEIGBO’S TRAFFICKED AND ZAYNAB ALKALI’S THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN
» TABLE OF CONTENTTitle page 1Certification 2Dedication 3Acknowledgment 4Table of content 6CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of Study 8 1.2 Purpo...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 50 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES DEPARTMENT
-
5. EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT THROUGH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION IN AN ORGANIZATION: A STUDY OF DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKU
» Abstract The purpose of this study is to ascertain how verbs are formed in the two Languages. In contact, namely; English and Languages were extensive...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 52 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES DEPARTMENT
-
6. THE PROBLEMS FACED BY SOME ATYAP LEARNERS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
» CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION This project is aimed at highlighting the problems faced by the Atyap learner of English. The Advanc...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 57 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES DEPARTMENT
-
7. THE LANGUAGE OF FEMINISM AND ITS IMPACT ON THE SOCIETY USING THE WORK OF MARIAMA BA’S SO LONG A LETTER
» CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTIONBackground of Study The struggle for women’ right began in the 18th century during the period of intense intellectual activit...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 52 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES DEPARTMENT
-
8. MOTHER TONGUE (HAUSA) INTERFERENCE ON THE SYNTAX OF SECOND LANGUAGE (ENGLISH)
» CHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYLanguage is generally used for the purpose of interaction among people in the society. It is als...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 50 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES DEPARTMENT
-
9. HOW ABBREVIATION IN SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECTS STUDENTS WRITING THAT IS WRITING FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES.
» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION One of the most important differences between man and animal is man’s ability to speak and make others understand him. ...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 52 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES DEPARTMENT
-
10. Difficulties in Teaching English to Students with Learning Disabilities
» General Introduction Language as a means of communication is significant for people. As it helps to convey a message in both written and spoken form; ...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 60 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES DEPARTMENT