ABSTRACT
This study some selected Nigerian English . The expression’s is made up of forty (40) established English expressions interpreted based on and level of intelligibility which access whether they are typically Nigerian English expressions or not.
In presenting the data, tables were used, this enabled the researcher to present the meaning and assessment of the selected Nigerian English.
There are four in all representing different sub-heading under them. On the level of intelligibility , the failure has the highest figure than those who succeeded.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Approval page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgment iv
Abstract v
Table of content vi
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background of study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 4
1.3 Aims and Objective of Study 5
1.4 Scope of Study 6
1.5 Significant of Study 6
1.6 Research Methodology 7
1.7 Library 8
1.8 Model of Approval 8
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction 10
2.1 Literature Review 10
2.2 Varieties of the English language 11
2.3 Nigerian English 14
2.4 Features of Nigerian English expression 19
2.5 English proficiency in Nigerian 22
2.6 Semantic 27
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction 30
3.1 Population 30
3.2 Source of Data 31
3.3 Sample 31
3.4 Method of Data Collection 32
3.5 Method of Data Analysis 32
3.6 Justification for choosing the method 32
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.0 Introduction 33
4.1 Data presentation, analysis and interpretation 34
4.2 Data analysis and interpretation 39
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
5.0 Introduction 66
5.1 Summary 66
5.2 Conclusion 68
5.3 References. 70
INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses the of the study, statement of the problem, aims and objectives of the study, the scope of the study, the significance of the study, research methodology, and model of the approach adopted in analyzing the work.
The importance of language to man is inestimable especially when human interaction is considered. An effective communication processing approach should remain the bedrock of any language study.
Linguistics of all persuasions seems to agree that a language should be viewed as a system, a set of elements, each of which has a function of contributing to the working of the whole (Beangrande and Oressler 1992:3) language and society develop side by side and social change brings about linguistics change.
The global spread of the English language as one of the most far-reaching linguistic phenomena of our time is already established fact evidence of the worldwide phenomenon of language contact variation.
Change can be seen through such designations as world English new English, Modern English, West African English, South African English, Australian English, Indian English to mention just a few.
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