Semantic Analysis of Nigerian English Expression

Semantic Analysis of Nigerian English Expression

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Semantic Analysis of Nigerian English Expression

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Background of Study
  • 1.3 Statement of Problems
  • 1.4 Aim and Objectives of Study
  • 1.5 Research Questions
  • 1.6 Significance of Study
  • 1.7 Scope of the Study
  • 1.8 Limitations of the Study
  • 1.9 Research Methodology
  • 1.10 Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Conceptual Review of Semantics
  • 2.3 Theoretical Framework of Semantics
  • 2.3.1 Varieties of the English Language
  • 2.3.2 Nigerian English
  • 2.3.3 Features of Nigerian English Expressions
  • 2.3.4 English Proficiency in Nigeria
  • 2.4 Overview of Lexical and Conceptual Semantics
  • 2.5 The Relationship between Sentences
  • 2.6 Definition of Semantics

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Research Design
  • 3.3 Population of Study
  •  3.4 Sampling Technique
  • 3.5 Validation of Research Instrument
  • 3.6 Method of Data Collection
  • 3.7 Method of Data Analysis
  • 3.8 Ethical Consideration

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Data Presentation
  • 4.3 Analysis of Research Questions
  • 4.4 Data Analysis and Interpretation

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Summary of Findings
  • 5.3 Conclusion
  • 5.4 Recommendation

REFERENCES

APPENDIX A – “QUESTIONNAIRE”

ABSTRACT

Semantics is a sub-discipline of linguistics which focuses on the study of meaning. The study was conducted to semantically analyze the Nigerian English Expression. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out as follows to assess the level of intelligibility to typically Nigerian English expressions, carry out a semantic analysis of identified English expressions and identify the elements that constitutes uniquely Nigerian English expressions. The expressions context are made up of forty (40) established English expression interpreted based on meaning and level of intelligibility which access whether they are typically Nigerian English expressions or not. In presenting the data, table were used, this enabled the researcher to present the meaning and intelligibility assessment of the selected Nigerian English. There are four tables in all representing different sub-heading under them. On the level of intelligibility assessment, the failure has the highest figure than those who succeeded. The study is significant to learners of English in Nigeria because by presenting the same equivalents of the analyzed Nigerian expressions, it provides a variable insight for these learners to see the difference that exist between Nigeria English and the standard variety and thus will help to develop their use of English to attain the standard requirement.

Semantic Analysis of Nigerian English Expression

CHAPTER ONE

1.1 Introduction

Semantics is a sub-discipline of linguistics which focuses on the study of meaning. Semantics tries to understand what meaning is as an element of language as well as how it is interpreted, obscured and negotiated by speakers and listeners of the language. It looks at the relationship in language and looks at how those meanings are created. Semantics is the study of meaning. It is a wide subject between the general studies of language. An understanding of semantics is essential to the study of language acquisition (how language users acquire a sense of meaning, as speakers and writers, listeners and readers) and of language change (how meaning alter over time). It is important for understanding language in social contexts as these are likely to affect meaning, and for understanding varieties of meaning and effects of style.

As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the Aim and Objectives of the study. Others are Significance of the study, Scope of work, Research hypothesis and questions, Limitations of the Study and Definition of technical terms.

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CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature Review

2.1 Introduction

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