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ENG353Arts3 Unitsintermediate

English Language In Nigeria

This course introduces students to the sociolinguistic features of the English language in Nigeria. It explores the nature, characteristics, and classifications of Nigerian English, including regional dialects. The course examines the relationship between English, Nigerian languages, Pidgin English, and Creoles. It also covers the functions and status of English in Nigeria, problems of interference and intelligibility, and the national language question.

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26h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Nigerian EnglishSociolinguisticsLanguage ContactPidgin EnglishCreoles

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Advent of English in Nigeria

2

Promotion of English Language

3

Functions of English in Nigeria

4

Sociolinguistic Consequences

5

Classifications of Nigerian English

6

Nativisation of English

7

Phonological Features

8

Grammatical Features

9

Lexico-Semantic Features

10

Discourse Features

11

Standard Nigerian English

12

Non-Standard Nigerian English

13

Nigerian Pidgin English

14

Language Planning

15

Language Policies

16

English and National Language

Total Topics16 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Linguist

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Language Teacher

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Translator

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Interpreter

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Communication Specialist

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Industry Applications

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EducationMediaGovernmentInternational RelationsPublishing

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The English Language in Nigeria

2h

Unit 1: Advent of English in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the scope and objectives of the course.
  • •Familiarize yourself with the factors that led to the advent of English in Nigeria.
  • •Identify the different phases of English incursion into Nigeria.
Week
2

Module 1: The English Language in Nigeria

2h

Unit 2: Promotion of English Language in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Examine the promotion of English language in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the influence of multilingualism, language policy, and lingua franca on English.
  • •Assess the impact of English on indigenous languages.
Week
3

Module 1: The English Language in Nigeria

2h

Unit 3: The Functions of the English Language in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the functions of English in education, government, commerce, and media.
  • •Describe the functional relations between English and indigenous languages.
  • •Analyze the role of English in national unity.
Week
4

Module 1: The English Language in Nigeria

2h

Unit 4: The Sociolinguistic Consequences of English in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Highlight the sociolinguistic consequences of English in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss multilingualism, Pidgin English, and Creole emergence.
  • •Explain how language contact leads to varieties of English.
Week
5

Module 2: The Classifications of English Language in Nigeria

2h

Unit 1: The Classifications of English Language in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Describe the unique features of English language in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze classifications by Brosnaham, Banjo, Bamgbose, and Awonusi.
  • •Compare features with native English speakers.
Week
6

Module 2: The Classifications of English Language in Nigeria

2h

Unit 2: The Nigerian English Debate

2 study hours
  • •Outline varieties of English used in Nigeria.
  • •Describe functional statuses of the varieties.
  • •Recommend varieties to be regarded as Nigerian English.
Week
7

Module 2: The Classifications of English Language in Nigeria

2h

Unit 3: The Nativisation of English in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Describe Nigerian English as a variety of English.
  • •Examine the level of nativization to meet local needs.
  • •Analyze peculiar features of English in Nigeria.
Week
8

Module 3: The Linguistic Features of Nigerian English

2h

Unit 1: The Phonological Features

2 study hours
  • •Examine the phonological structure of English in Nigeria.
  • •Describe sounds and suprasegments in Nigerian English.
  • •Analyze differences in Nigerian English and native speakers' phonology.
Week
9

Module 3: The Linguistic Features of Nigerian English

2h

Unit 2: The Grammatical Features of Nigerian English

2 study hours
  • •Describe English language in Nigeria at the sentence-building level.
  • •Examine features that differentiate it from native speakers' variety.
  • •Highlight Nigerianness in this variety.
Week
10

Module 3: The Linguistic Features of Nigerian English

2h

Unit 3: The Lexico-Semantic Features of Nigerian English

2 study hours
  • •Explain lexico-semantics as a resource of language development.
  • •Describe how lexes in Nigerian English are formed.
  • •Identify processes involved in Nigerian English lexico-semantics.
Week
11

Module 3: The Linguistic Features of Nigerian English

2h

Unit 4: The Discourse Features in Nigerian English

2 study hours
  • •Assess Nigerian English in relation to discourse features.
  • •Discuss discourse features of Nigerian English.
  • •List factors influencing choice of discourse particles in Nigerian English.
Week
12

Module 4: Varieties of English in Nigeria

4h

Unit 1: Standard Nigerian English

2 study hours
  • •Explain the notion of Standard English.
  • •Describe the structure of the English language in Nigeria.
  • •Examine the features of Standard Nigerian English.

Unit 2: Non-Standard Nigerian English

2 study hours
  • •Describe non-standard Nigerian English.
  • •Identify features that make a variety of English non-standard.
Week
13

Module 4: Varieties of English in Nigeria

4h

Unit 3: Nigerian Pidgin English and its Functions

2 study hours
  • •Find out what Nigerian Pidgin English is.
  • •Examine features that make Nigerian Pidgin different from other varieties of Nigerian English.
  • •Discuss the functional domain of Nigerian Pidgin English in Nigeria.

Unit 4: Structural Difference between Pidgin English and English Language

2 study hours
  • •Compare the structure of Pidgin English and Standard Nigerian English.
  • •Examine areas of differences in the two varieties of English.
  • •Assess the extent of differences and similarities.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a detailed study schedule, allocating specific time slots for each unit.

2

Focus on understanding the key concepts and classifications of Nigerian English.

3

Practice identifying phonological and grammatical features of Nigerian English in various texts.

4

Review the functions and status of English in different sectors of Nigerian society.

5

Prepare for essay questions on the national language question and language policies in Nigeria.

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