ANALYSIS OF 2019 POLITICAL SPEECHES OF NIGERIAN PRESIDENT

The purpose of this research was to conduct an analysis into President Muhammadu Buhari’s remarks ahead to the March 2015 general elections in Nigeria. This was accomplished through the use of Austin’s (1962) and Searle’s (1969) Speech Act Theory, specifically the illocutionary acts of expressive, commissive, declarative, and directive. Make your case. Make your case. […]

PORTRAYAL OF RELATIONSHIP,LOVE AND BETRAYAL THROUGH THE LENSE OF CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE’S AMERICANAH

PORTRAYAL OF RELATIONSHIP,LOVE AND BETRAYAL THROUGH THE LENSE OF CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE’S AMERICANAH SYNOPSIS OF THE NOVEL Ifemelu, a Nigerian woman who lives in Princeton, New Jersey, gets her hair braided in preparation for her upcoming return to Nigeria. She has broken up with her boyfriend, Blaine, closed her popular blog about race, and uprooted […]

A Comparative Analysis of Bertolt Brecht’s The Good Person of Szechwan

Background Bertolt Brecht’s parable The Good Person of Szechwan is one of the playwright’s major plays, popular and regularly produced because of its universal themes. Many critics believe the play is one of the best examples of Brecht’s epic theater because it challenges the audience. Although Brecht worked on the idea behind the play as […]

Impact of Slang usage among university students of Nigeria

Impact of Slang usage among university students of Nigeria General Introduction Slang is an informal expression used by people especially students to communicate with one another. Nigerian students are known for Slang usage. There are different examples of slang used by students. Language can be used both in formal and informal setting. According to Agbedo […]

PHONOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE REALIZATION OF FRICATIVES IN SELECTED UTTERANCES OF SUNDAY IGBOHO AND NNAMDI KANU

A PHONOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE REALIZATION OF FRICATIVES IN SELECTED UTTERANCES OF SUNDAY IGBOHO AND  NNAMDI KANU ABSTRACT The main thrust of this study is to investigate the Phonological Analysis Of The Realization Of Fricatives In Selected Utterances Of Sunday Igboho And  Nnamdi Kanu. In carrying out the study, two research questions was posited. The […]

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INTRA-CULTURAL MARRIAGE IN AMA ATTA AIDO’S ANOWA AND EFUA T SUTHERLAND’S THE MARRIAGE OF ANANSEWA

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INTRA-CULTURAL MARRIAGE IN AMA ATTA AIDO’S ANOWA AND EFUA T SUTHERLAND’S THE MARRIAGE OF ANANSEWA CHAPTEER ONE/INTRODUCTION Background to the study The term “culture” has been defined differently by various scholars. In general, culture describes the way of life of a group of people. Stephen Greenblat in his essay “culture”, quotes […]

Linguistic Analysis of Barack Speech Delivered at Cairo University Egypt 2009 Titled ‘A New Beginning’

Linguistic Analysis of Barack Speech Delivered at Cairo University Egypt 2009 Titled ‘A New Beginning’ ABSTRACT  This project examines the linguistic persuasive strategies of president Obama’s speech as well  as  the  secluded  philosophy  enshrined  in  his  Cairo  address  to  Muslim  world.  It represents  the  American  vision  of  Muslims  by  re-introducing  herself  to  the  world [Muslims] […]