Current Trends in Nigerian Pidgin English

Current Trends in Nigerian Pidgin English
Author: Akinmade T. Akande
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2021-10-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1501513583

This book focuses on the structure and sociolinguistics of Nigerian Pidgin English. Its major aim is to serve as a compendium which touches different major aspects of NPE as it has been observed that earlier works in this area have focused only on one aspect or the other. It will offer a broad survey of the form and functions of Nigerian Pidgin (NP) in different domains. The book promises to investigate the use of NP in such domains as popular culture, advertisement, social media and online discussion fora. One major strong point of this volume is the fact that it will direct attention to different fertile areas of NP by focusing, inter alia, on its social functions, its morphology and syntax, its regional varieties, its (possible) use as a viable medium of instruction in school, the changing attitudes of people towards its use, the place of NP in relation to language planning and policy in Nigeria as well as sociolinguistic variation within NP. The book will make a significant contribution to the existing literature on NP as, unlike earlier studies in this area, it will explore the grammatical, sociolinguistic and perceptual aspects of the language. By bringing together the expertise of renowned Nigerian and international scholars who have conducted research in this area, the volume will be an essential resource for researchers, graduate and undergraduate students interested not only in Nigerian Pidgin but also on contact linguistics.

Nigerian Pidgin

Nigerian Pidgin
Author: Ben Ohiọmamhẹ Elugbe
Publisher: Hebn Publishers
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1991
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

This is the first comprehensive grammar of Nigerian Pidgin. This book provides basic descriptive and analytical treatment of the syntax, morphology and phonology of a language which may soon become the most widely spoken in all of Africa.

Nigerian Pidgin

Nigerian Pidgin
Author: Nick Faraclas
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2002-09-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1134975627

This is the first comprehensive grammar of Nigerian Pidgin. This book provides basic descriptive and analytical treatment of the syntax, morphology and phonology of a language which may soon become the most widely spoken in all of Africa.

Nigerian Pidgin

Nigerian Pidgin
Author: Nicholas Faraclas
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 297
Release: 1996
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0415022916

Nigerian Pidginis the first comprehensive grammar of what has become one of the most widely spoken languages of Africa and the most widely spoken pidgin language in the world. The work consists of a detailed descriptive and analytic treatment of the syntax, morphology and phonology of Nigerian Pidgin, as well as preliminary studies of the lexicon and semantics of the language. The data and analysis presented in this book are based on samples of spontaneous speech collected in markets, workplaces, private homes and other sites throughout South Eastern Nigeria. This volume is further complemented by a full bibliography.

Nigerian Pidgin in Lagos

Nigerian Pidgin in Lagos
Author: Dagmar Deuber
Publisher: Battlebridge Publications
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2005
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "the complete corpus (40 text files) ..., background information on each text in the corpus (40 Word files) ..., samples from the corpus with English translations and clickable audio (6 Word files) ... Appendix C (PDF) ... list of speakers (PDF)." [and 7 tracks playable on a CD player]. -- p. iv.

Nigerian Pidgin

Nigerian Pidgin
Author: Nick Faraclas
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2002-09-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1134975635

This is the first comprehensive grammar of Nigerian Pidgin. This book provides basic descriptive and analytical treatment of the syntax, morphology and phonology of a language which may soon become the most widely spoken in all of Africa.

Lagos Travel Guide

Lagos Travel Guide
Author: Funke Ogunkoya-Futi
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2020-09-22
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1838593101

Welcome to Lagos. Lagos’s combo of grit and (chaos) is bound to mesmerize all those keen to explore its vibrant culture, intense parties, charismatic souls, rich history and fabulous food. Lagos, one of the world’s most populous cities with over 18 million inhabitants, often gets overlooked – this guide exposes the mystery, the charm and all that Lagos has to offer to the bold traveler looking to immerse themselves in a truly African experience. This travel guide showcases Lagos’ soul, sights, and tastemakers in a new, upbeat and positive light. Visit Lagos smartly and safely with this Lagos travel guide that simulates the lifestyle of a true local. Lagos Travel Guide is a personal, honest and engaging perspective of the wondrous city from the eyes of the top changemakers. This guide will serve as your handbook to help you build a bond with the heartbeat of Africa. From one of Nigeria’s most highly recognised travel writers “Funke Ogunkoya-Futi”, this is the definitive book on visiting Lagos, Nigeria.

Current Trends in Nigerian Pidgin English

Current Trends in Nigerian Pidgin English
Author: Akinmade T. Akande
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2021-10-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1501513540

This book focuses on the structure and sociolinguistics of Nigerian Pidgin English. Its major aim is to serve as a compendium which touches different major aspects of NPE as it has been observed that earlier works in this area have focused only on one aspect or the other. It will offer a broad survey of the form and functions of Nigerian Pidgin (NP) in different domains. The book promises to investigate the use of NP in such domains as popular culture, advertisement, social media and online discussion fora. One major strong point of this volume is the fact that it will direct attention to different fertile areas of NP by focusing, inter alia, on its social functions, its morphology and syntax, its regional varieties, its (possible) use as a viable medium of instruction in school, the changing attitudes of people towards its use, the place of NP in relation to language planning and policy in Nigeria as well as sociolinguistic variation within NP. The book will make a significant contribution to the existing literature on NP as, unlike earlier studies in this area, it will explore the grammatical, sociolinguistic and perceptual aspects of the language. By bringing together the expertise of renowned Nigerian and international scholars who have conducted research in this area, the volume will be an essential resource for researchers, graduate and undergraduate students interested not only in Nigerian Pidgin but also on contact linguistics.

A Comparative Analysis of Jamaican Creole and Nigerian Pidgin English

A Comparative Analysis of Jamaican Creole and Nigerian Pidgin English
Author: Pamela Odimegwu
Publisher: Pamela Odimegwu
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2012-07-02
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1478158905

Nigerian Pidgin English shows a large number of similarities to Jamaican Creole or Patois. Many phrases and words in Patois are also found in Nigerian Pidgin English. Linguists believe that this is due to the fact that the majority of slaves taken to the New World were from West Africa.Though many comparative studies have been made on Pidgins and Creoles, none or not many have been made specifically on Nigerian Pidgin English and Jamaican Creole. This book examines some of the similarities and differences which exist between Nigerian Pidgin English and Jamaican Creole. The book also investigates whether these two languages do, in fact have a common origin.