ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES PROJECT TOPICS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS

• 1. COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENGLISH AND HAUSA NOMINAL PHRASES

  » ABSTRACT This research studies the occurrence of the constructions and functions of NPs in English and Hausa languages, and finds out the similarities and differences that exist between them. Data are collected from primary and secondary sources, i.e. published Grammar, Linguistics and Comparative Analysis, unpublished lecture note; internet based material as well as personal observation. The data...Continue Reading »

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• 2. THE USE OF EXTENSIVE READING IN PROMOTING COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE IN SECONDARY ...

  » ABSTRACT The study examined the extent of the use of extensive reading in promoting communication competence in secondary school with reference to some secondary schools in Shomolu Local Government Area of Lagos State. It also ascertained the teachers awareness of the benefits of extensive reading, the types of reading materials available for extensive reading for schools, the extent teacher engag...Continue Reading »

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• 3. SYMBOLISM IN THE POEMS OF TANURE OJAIDE

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Tanure Ojaide is a well known personality in African creative writing. A literary critic and prolific writer, Ojaide has published scores of poems and critical works amongst which are: Children of Iroko and Other Poems, Labyrinths of the Delta, When It No Longer Matters Where You Live and Other Poems, The Fate of Vultures and Endless Songs. ...Continue Reading »

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• 4. SYMBOLISM IN THE POEMS OF TANURE OJAIDE

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Tanure Ojaide is a well known personality in African creative writing. A literary critic and prolific writer, Ojaide has published scores of poems and critical works amongst which are: Children of Iroko and Other Poems, Labyrinths of the Delta, When It No Longer Matters Where You Live and Other Poems, The Fate of Vultures and Endless Songs. ...Continue Reading »

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• 5. A CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SENTENCE STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH AND IGARRA LANGUAGES...

  » ABSTRACT This research work is divided into five sections. Section 1 5 and are referred to as Chapters wheel the last part deal with bibliography. The first chapter is background of the study, statement of the problem, statement of hypothesis, purpose of the study, significance of the study and lastly scope and limitation of the topic. The third chapter is concern with Data presentation and the me...Continue Reading »

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• 6. THE USE OF CODE SWITCHING AND CODE MIXING IN NIGERIA

  » ABSTRACT While Nigerian scholars have examined code switching in conversation and in literary language (Akere, 1980; Amuda, 1986, 1994; Goke Pariola, 1983; O'Mole, 1987; Lamidi, 2004; Ayeomoni, 2006) this study presents a critical examination of code switching in contemporary Nigerian hip hop music. In spite of the fact that most Nigerian hip hop singers use English, they still try to identify wit...Continue Reading »

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• 7. INCORRECT PUNCTUATION, AS A CAUSE OF AMBIGUITY ANDMISUNDERSTANDING IN WRITTEN C...

  » INCORRECT PUNCTUATION, AS A CAUSE OF AMBIGUITY ANDMISUNDERSTANDING IN WRITTEN COMMUNCATION....Continue Reading »

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• 8. SUBTITLING CHALLENGES IN KANNYWOOD MOVIES: PROS AND CONS

  » ABSTRACT The study aims to draw attention to the need to have correct and appropriate subtitling in Kannywood movies, so as to elevate its status and promote better grasp of its aesthetics. To highlight the historical background of Kannywood movie industry. Researcher reaches that good and correct subtitling may futher enhance audienship of the esthetics quality of filming and boost communication....Continue Reading »

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• 9. LEXICO-SEMANTIC NIGERIANISM IN NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED NEW...

  » LEXICO SEMANTIC NIGERIANISM IN NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED NEWSPAPERS...Continue Reading »

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• 10. VIEWS OF CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE ON FEMINISM AND WHAT KIND OF FEMINIST SHE IS

  » CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction Feminism is an ideology, movement whereby people (both male and female) agitate for equality between men and women. It is the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of gender equality. According to the Wikipedia, “Feminism is a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, econ...Continue Reading »

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• 11. POWER RELATIONS IN COURTROOM LANGUAGE

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION This project is on the power relation in courtroom language. Chapter one covers the general overview of the subject matter. It comprises the background to study, statement of research problems, aim and objective of the study, purpose of the study, significance of the study and scope and limitations. 1.1 Background of the Study Language has been identified as the &ldquo...Continue Reading »

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• 12. A PEDAGOGICAL ANALYSIS OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: A CASE STUDY OF...

  » ABSTRACT This study aims to present a particular view of second language pedagogy. Teaching English as a second language is a quite complex task for a teacher. Language learning should be more fun and enjoyable for students to learn. Teachers need to have effective teaching strategies in order for students to grasp better in learning English. The objective of this study is to investigate the metho...Continue Reading »

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• 13. GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ENGLISH ESSAYS

  » ABSTRACT This Research Work focused on the gramatical errors in the English essays of Secondary Schools Students. The research was conducted on essays written by thirty (30) Students of the above school. The analysis of the essays revealed the deficiencies of some of the Students in using English tense. In the use of the present tense, for instance, Students had more difficulties in the use of pre...Continue Reading »

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• 14. POETRY AS AN EXPRESSION OF ANGER: A CASE STUDY OF TANURE OJAIDE’S THE FATE OF...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BIOGRAPHY AND WORKS OF THE POET Tanure Ojaide’s sixteen poetry collections include Labyrinths of the Delta (1986), The Fate of Vultures (1990), The Blood of Peace (1991), Daydreams of Ants (1997), Invoking the Warrior Spirit: New and Selected Poems (1999), In the Kingdom of Songs: A Trilogy (2002), I Want to Dance & Other Poems (2003), The Tale of the Harmatt...Continue Reading »

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• 15. VIEWS OF FEMI OSOFISAN ON WAR AND ITS EFFECTS ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN

  » CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction This study titled “A discussion of the effects of war and on women and children using Femi Osofisan’s Women of Owu is intended to elaborate on the issues concerning the impact of war on citizens in the society. In any society on earth war is one of the worst misfortune that there ever could be because of its devastating effects on the p...Continue Reading »

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• 16. THE STRUCTURE AND COMMUNICATIVE FUNCTIONS OF NIGERIAN ENGLISH AND ITS IMPLICATIO...

  » ABSTRACT English as it is spoken in Nigerian (Nigerian English) has been localized or internalized, so to say. This has led a unique brand of English influenced by our various regional dialects and languages. Subsequently, there is a deviation from the standard British English, which our schools are said to use. This deviation could be seen in terms of lexis, phonology and grammar. This means that...Continue Reading »

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• 17. SOCIOLINGUISTIC FACTORS INFLUENCING THE LEARNING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN NIGERIAN...

  » ABSTRACT This work discussed the sociolinguistic factors that influence the learning of English language in Nigerian secondary schools. There are some language related problems that contributed to the poor performance of our secondary school students. Therefore, the study aimed at identifying some of these problems. Apart from identification of these problems, the study also suggested some possibl...Continue Reading »

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• 18. CULTURAL NATIONALISM IN AFRICAN LITERATURE: A STUDY OF CHINUA ACHEBE’S ARROW O...

  » Abstract Cultural nationalism has been a prevalent concern in some works of African writers. Some African writers have devoted themselves and their work to reconstructing the debased image of African culture – “Cultural Nationalism” depicts the “instrument” by which the authenticity and integrity of African culture can be revitalized. This long essay is an attempt to ...Continue Reading »

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• 19. REFLECTING THE TIMES: A JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY IN SEFI ATTA’S EVERYTHING GO...

  » ABSTRACT This research work presents A Journey of Self Discovery reflecting the times of Sefi Atta’s novel Everything Good Will Come. It has examined the growing up of a child from adolescence to adulthood. This research is subjected to textual analysis, using post colonial paradigm as the framework with a view to highlighting the enduring need for female self discovery and individuality in ...Continue Reading »

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• 20. THE MILITARY IN SELFI ATHA’S EVERYTHING GOOD WILL COME AND NGOZI ADICIE’S PU...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Everything Good Will Come is about the coming of age of Enitan, the chief character, as she develops from a gripping aura of innocence to an assertive consciousness. Born into two tangled worlds – an unhappy home where father and mother are like cats and rats, and a country replete with political inconsistencies and instability – Eni...Continue Reading »

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