English-Based Pidgins/Creoles and Decreolization

1. Relate the history, role, status, and nature of the English language in Nigeria.
2. Explain the origin and nature of pidgins/creoles in Nigeria.
3. Explain the role of pidgins in the multiple-language situation in Nigeria.
4. Distinguish the pidgins/creoles in Nigeria as distinct from any one elsewhere in the world.
5. Relate their understanding of the English-based pidgins/creoles in Nigeria, especially as it is influenced by the Nigeria languages.
6. Analyze the sociolinguistic functions of Pidgin English in Nigeria.

13 weeks, about 43 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to English-Based Pidgins/Creoles

   • Unit 1: Overview of English-Based Pidgins/Creoles · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the scope and objectives of the course.. Define key terms like pidgin, creole, and multilingualism.. Outline the historical context of English in Nigeria..

   • Unit 2: Theoretical Foundations of Pidgins/Creoles · 2 hours

     Explore the theoretical foundations of pidgin and creole formation.. Examine the social and linguistic factors contributing to their development.. Compare different theories of pidginization and creolization..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to English-Based Pidgins/Creoles

   • Unit 3: Historical Development of English-Based Pidgins in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Trace the historical development of English-based pidgins in Nigeria.. Identify the key stages in their evolution.. Analyze the influence of indigenous languages on their structure..

   • Unit 4: Role of English in Nigeria's Multilingual Context · 2 hours

     Examine the role of English in Nigeria's multilingual context.. Analyze the interactions between English, pidgin, and indigenous languages.. Discuss the sociopolitical implications of language use in Nigeria..

3. Week 3Module 2: Forms and Varieties of Pidgin English

   • Unit 1: Forms of Pidgin English in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Identify and describe the various forms of Pidgin English in Nigeria.. Analyze their regional variations and linguistic features.. Compare and contrast different dialects of Nigerian Pidgin..

4. Week 4Module 2: Forms and Varieties of Pidgin English

   • Unit 2: Influence of Nigerian Languages on Pidgin English · 3 hours

     Explore the influence of Nigerian languages on Pidgin English.. Identify specific linguistic features borrowed from indigenous languages.. Analyze the impact of language contact on pidgin development..

5. Week 5Module 2: Forms and Varieties of Pidgin English

   • Unit 3: Sociolinguistic Functions of Pidgin English in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Examine the sociolinguistic functions of Pidgin English in Nigeria.. Analyze its role in communication, identity, and social interaction.. Discuss the attitudes and perceptions towards Pidgin English in different contexts..

6. Week 6Module 2: Forms and Varieties of Pidgin English

   • Unit 4: Differences between Pidgins and Creoles · 3 hours

     Compare and contrast pidgins and creoles based on their linguistic characteristics.. Analyze the processes of pidginization and creolization.. Discuss the factors that contribute to the development of creoles from pidgins..

7. Week 7Module 2: Forms and Varieties of Pidgin English

   • Unit 5: Varieties of English-Based Pidgins/Creoles in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Study the varieties of English-based pidgins/creoles in the Nigerian context.. Analyze their linguistic features and regional variations.. Compare and contrast different dialects of Nigerian pidgins/creoles..

8. Week 8Module 2: Forms and Varieties of Pidgin English

   • Unit 6: Decreolization · 3 hours

     Examine the phenomenon of decreolization and its impact on pidgins/creoles.. Analyze the factors that contribute to language shift and convergence.. Discuss the implications of decreolization for language diversity and identity..

9. Week 9Module 2: Forms and Varieties of Pidgin English

   • Unit 7: Pidgins/Creoles as Lingua Franca · 3 hours

     Explore the role of pidgins/creoles as lingua franca in Nigeria.. Analyze their use in communication, trade, and social interaction.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using pidgins/creoles as lingua franca..

10. Week 10Module 2: Forms and Varieties of Pidgin English

    • Unit 8: Attitudes and Perceptions towards Pidgins/Creoles in Nigeria · 3 hours

      Analyze the attitudes and perceptions towards pidgins/creoles in Nigeria.. Examine the social and political factors that influence language attitudes.. Discuss the implications of language attitudes for language policy and planning..

11. Week 11Module 2: Forms and Varieties of Pidgin English

    • Unit 9: Language Planning and Policy in Nigeria · 3 hours

      Discuss the challenges and opportunities for language planning in Nigeria.. Analyze the role of pidgins/creoles in language policy and education.. Propose strategies for promoting multilingualism and language diversity..

12. Week 12Module 2: Forms and Varieties of Pidgin English

    • Unit 10: Course Review and Revision · 4 hours

      Review all the units covered in the course.. Focus on key concepts and theories related to pidgins/creoles.. Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assessments..

13. Week 13Module 2: Forms and Varieties of Pidgin English

    • Unit 11: Final Revision · 4 hours

      Complete any outstanding assignments and TMAs.. Practice answering exam-style questions.. Consolidate your understanding of the course material..