Reduplication in nigerian english..
Table Of Contents
Project Abstract
This research work is concerned with reduplication in Nigerian English from the speeches and utterances of some students in the Department of Modern European Languages and Linguistics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The study shows that reduplication occurs to signify contrastive meaning, pluralism, emphasis and creation of new words with different semantic forms. Reduplication was therefore further discovered to be one of the features of Nigerian English
Project Overview
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Reduplication is a morphological process in which the root of a word or a part of it is repeated. In many languages, reduplication is used in inflections to convey grammatical functions and in lexical derivations to create semantic functions. Kachru (1982) noted that the reduplication of items belongs to various word classes. For instance, some English words are often reduplicated or repeated consecutively, either for emphasis, pluralisation or to create new meanings. Bobda (1994) identified three categories of words which generally undergo the process of reduplication; numerals, intensifiers and quantifiers.
1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Reduplication is an important phenomenon in language studies. Its attributes have long been studied in terms of various formalist theories. However, there is a general consensus that the role of reduplication in English language has been widely ignored.
Blazingprojects Mobile App
📚 Over 50,000 Project Materials
📱 100% Offline: No internet needed
📝 Over 98 Departments
🔍 Software coding and Machine construction
🎓 Postgraduate/Undergraduate Research works
📥 Instant Whatsapp/Email Delivery
Related Research
Exploring the Theme of Identity and Belonging in Post-Colonial Literature....
The research project titled "Exploring the Theme of Identity and Belonging in Post-Colonial Literature" aims to delve into the complex and multifacete...
The Influence of Postcolonial Literature on Contemporary British Fiction...
The project topic, "The Influence of Postcolonial Literature on Contemporary British Fiction," delves into the intricate relationship between postcolo...
Exploring the Influence of Postcolonial Literature on Contemporary Society: A Case S...
The research project, "Exploring the Influence of Postcolonial Literature on Contemporary Society: A Case Study of Nigerian Literature," delves into t...
Exploring the Representation of Female Identity in Modern African Literature...
The project topic "Exploring the Representation of Female Identity in Modern African Literature" delves into the intricate dynamics of how female iden...
The Impact of Technology on the Future of Storytelling in Literature...
The project topic, "The Impact of Technology on the Future of Storytelling in Literature," explores the dynamic relationship between technology and st...
The Portrayal of Mental Health in Contemporary Literature: A Comparative Study...
The project on "The Portrayal of Mental Health in Contemporary Literature: A Comparative Study" aims to explore and analyze how mental health issues a...
Exploring the Evolution of Female Characters in British Literature...
The project topic, "Exploring the Evolution of Female Characters in British Literature," aims to delve into the portrayal and development of female ch...
Exploring the Theme of Identity in Postcolonial Literature....
The project titled "Exploring the Theme of Identity in Postcolonial Literature" aims to delve into the intricate and multifaceted concept of identity ...
Exploring the theme of identity in contemporary African literature....
Exploring the theme of identity in contemporary African literature involves an in-depth analysis of how African writers across the continent grapple with issues...
