Convergence: English and Nigerian Languages

Dr. O. M. Ndimele

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The present volume, which is the 5th in the Nigerian Linguists Festschrift Series, is devoted to Professor Munzali A. Jibril, a celebrated icon in university administration, and an erudite Professor of English Linguistics. The title of this special edition was specifically chosen to crown Professor Jibril’s academic prowess in both English and indigenous Nigerian languages, and to mark and laud his official departure from active university lectureship. 72 assessed papers are included from the many submitted. Papers cover the main theme of the volume, i.e. the interaction between English and indigenous Nigerian languages, and there are a number of papers on other secular areas of linguistics such as: language and history, language planning and policy, language documentation, language engineering, lexicography, translation, gender studies, language acquisition, language teaching and learning, pragmatics, discourse and conversational analysis, and literature in English and African languages. There is also a rich section devoted to the majwor ‘traditional’ fields of linguistics - phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.

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• Publié par: M and J Grand Orbit Communications
• Date de parution: 22 février 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 20
• EAN13: 9789785416497
• Langue: English
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Festschrift Series No. 5

,Q WKLV 6HULHV 1.Four Decades in the Study of Languages & Linguistics in Nigeria: A Festschrift for Kay Williamsonedited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 872 A4-size paper; 81 chapters) 2.In the Linguistic Paradise: A Festschrift for E. ‘Nolue Emenanjoedited by Ozo- mekuri Ndimele (pp. 642 A4-size paper, 60 chapters) 3.Language & Culture in Nigeria: A Festschrift for Okon Essienedited by Ozo- mekuri Ndimele (pp. 1002 A4-size paper; 96 chapters) 4.Trends in the Study of Languages & Linguistics in Nigeria: A Festschrift for P.A. Nwachukwuedited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 701 A4-size paper; 61 chapters) 5.Convergence: English and Nigerian languages–A Festschrift for Munzali A. Jibriledited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 988 A4-size paper; 73 chapters) 6.Nigerian Languages, Literatures, Cultures & Policy Reforms: A Festschrift for Ayo Bamgboseedited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 720 A4-size paper; 59 chapters) 7.Critical Issues in the Study of Linguistics, Languages & Literatures in Nigeria: A Festschrift for Conrad Max Benedict Brannedited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele, I.I.L. Udoh & O. Anyanwu (pp. 589 A4-size paper; 35 papers) 8.Language Policy, Planning & Management in Nigeria: A Festschrift for Ben O. Elugbeedited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 934 A4-size paper; 73 papers) 9.Language Literature & Communication in a Dynamic World:A Festschrift for Chinyere Ohiri-Aniche, edited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 718 A4-size paper; 62 chapters) 10.Language, Literature & Culture in a Multilingual Society:A Festschrift for Abubakar Rasheed,edited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele, Mustapha Ahmad and Hafizu Miko Yakasai (pp. 1118 A4-size paper; 77 chapters) 11.Issues in Contemporary African Linguistics: A Festschrift forỌladele Awobuluyi, edited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele, Lendzemo Constatine Yuka and Johnson Folorunso Ilori (pp. 579 A4-size paper; 40 chapters) 12.Language Endangerment: Globalisation & the Fate of Minority Languages in Nigeria-A Festschrift for Appolonia Uzoaku Okwudishuedited by Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (pp. 683 A4-size paper; 51 chapters) 13.Multidisciplinary Approaches to the Study of African Linguistics: A Festschrift for Ahmed H. Amfani(in prepration)

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3UHIDFH heFestschrift Series for Nigerian Linguistshas gathered sufficient momentum, vol T in the series, is devoted to Professo r Munzali A. Jibril. Professorume, which is the 5 and now it is a house-hold name in the linguistic circle both home and abroad. The project, therefore, no longer requires an y elaborate introduction. The present th Jibril is a celebrated icon in university administr ation, and an erudite Professor of English Linguistics. The title of this special edition was deliberately chosen to crown Professor Jibril’s academic prowess in both English and indigenous Nigerian languages, and to mark his official exit from active university lectureship in a GRAND STYLE.

To many of us his friends, former stud ents, colleagues and close associates, Professor Jibril represents the soli d and dependable bridge between the old and young generations of Nigerian linguists. While in office as the Rector Nigerian Defence Academy, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of his University (Bayero University, Kano), and later the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Jibril positively touched the lives of his colleagues and friends.

As Professor Jibril retires fr om active classroom teaching into active consultancy services, we pray and wish him well. This volume in print is our own little way to appreciate all the good deeds of this ever-shining STAR OF GOOD HOPE.

Of over 150 papers received for this volume, only 72 survived the rigours of assessment. Besides papers covering the main theme of this volume, i.e. the interaction between English and indigenous Nigerian languages, there are a number of papers on other secular areas of linguistics (e.g. language and history, language planning and policy, language documentation, language engineering, lexicography, translation, gender studies, language acquisition, language teaching and learning, pragmatic s, discourse and conversational analysis) and even literature in English and Afr ican languages. There is also a rich section devoted to the major ‘traditional’ fields of linguistics (e.g. phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics).

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11. Language Policies & Cultural Identities: A Global Survey -E. Nolue Emenanjo

12. Nigerian Languages and Empowerment -Okon Essien

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10. Borrowing & Language Development: The Case of Ibibio & English -Escor E. Udosen & Okokon U. Akpan

1. On the Status of Yoruba/English Language Mixing -Ayo Banjo

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4. Variation & Variability in Nigerian English: The Role of ‘Contact’ in the Speech of Educated Hausa Native Speaker -Yusuf Maitama Abubakar

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7. The Sound Inventory for Nigerian English: Preliminary Discussions -C.U.C. Ugorji

5. From non-Gender to Gender: An Examination of English Loan Words in Hausa 55 -Dahiru Muhammad Argungu

3. Offensive Nigerian English 25 -Ben Elugbe & Judith Mgbemena

6. Aspects of the Segmental Phonology of Urhobo English: A Variety of Nigerian English 63 -Anthony Ojarikre

2. The Fall-Rise in Nigerian English Intonation -David Jowitt

9. English & Nigerian Languages in the Era of Globalisation -Malami Buba

8. Pidgin English in Nigeria: A Sociolinguistic Appraisal -Rabi Abdulsalam Ibrahim

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25. An Intelligibility Survey of Biseni, Okordia & Oruma Lects of Ijo -Ebini-Ipiri R. Worufah

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28. The Impact of State Creation on Nigerian Languages: The Hausa Experience -A.H. Amfani

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16. Factors Governing Language Choice in Mairi Ward of Maiduguri -Bashir Muhammad Sambo

23. Igbo Origins & the Niger-Benue Confluence Theory -Chinyere Ohiri-Aniche

21. Language & Ideology: A Sociolinguistic Appraisal -Hamzat Na’uzo, Abdulkadir

19. Language Endangerment in Isokoland -Macaulay Mowarin

26. Labial Variation in Ikwere 325 -Roseline Ihuoma C. Alerechi

29. Urban Linguistics in Nigeria: A Case of Language Use in Lagos Metropolis -Harrison Adéníyì and Rachael Béllò

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18. The Place of the Minority Languages in National Development -Bem P. Ianna

22. Eastern Ịjo Influence in Berbice Dutch Creole -Hubert Devonish & Otelemate G. Harry

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17. Cultural Renaissance, Language Empowerment & National Development -G.S Omachonu

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14. Language & Globalisation: Options for Africa -Tajudeen Yaqub Surakat

YLLL 13. The Challenges of Linguistic & Cultural Diversities as the Common Heritage of Humanity: The Nigerian Experience -Philomena E. Ejele

15. Globalization and the Preservation of Nigerian Languages -Imelda Icheji Lawrence Udoh

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27. Nigeria’s Development Initiative: What Role for the English Language? -Mustapha Ahmad

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24. An Exploration for Linguistic Evidence of Inter-Group Relations between Speakers of Tarok and other East Benue-Congo Languages in Prehistory -Selbut R. Longtau

20. Obolo Theophoric & Ideational Anthroponyms -Jones G. I. Ayuwo

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6HFWLRQ & /LWHUDWXUH 'LVFRXUVH $QDO\VLV *HQGHU ,VVXHV 30. Globalization and the Hypocrisy of Universal Critical Criteria in the  Criticism of African Literature -Jude Agho

31. Principles of Gendered Duality in Igbo Cognitive & Linguistic Spheres -F.N. Chukwukere

32. Africanness in Style & Structure: A Linguistic Analysis of  Wole Soyinka’s Epic Poem “Idanre” 403 -Mohamed Shokr Abdulmoneim

33. Humour and its Signalling in Media Discourse -Amen Uhunmwangho & Matthew Omo-Ojugo

34. Graphological & Phonological Foregrounding in Tunde Olusunle’s Fingermarks -Taofiq Adedayo Alabi

35. The Teller in the Tale: Reading Modernist Narrative Strategies in the  Novels of Biyi Bamdele-Thomas -Ogaga Okuyade

36. Features of Capitalism in the Novels of Fagunwa: A Marxist Approach -Hezekiah Olufemi Adeosun

37. Defiance with Orature: A Study of Tanure Ojaide’sLabyrinths of the  Delta&The Endless Song -Ogaga Okuyade

38. Saying the Unmeant, Meaning the Unsaid: A Pragmatic Reading of The Stillborn -Gbenga Ibileye

39. Anaang Poets & Universal Themes -Uwemedimo Enobong Iwoketok

40. Similes in Hausa: A Preliminary Linguistic Study -Abubakar Muhammad

41.Femme Fatale: Prototypes of Eve in Wole Soyinka’sDeath and the King’s HorsemanandA Dance of the Forests -Omale Austen-Peters

42. A Speech Act Analysis of Discourse in the Nigerian Print Media -Chris Uchenna Agbedo

43. Strategies for Displaying Effective Listenership in Conversations -Mohammed Abdul

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