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EGL302

Categories: Part 3, University Courses

About Course

EGL 302 examines the development, spread, and transformation of the English language within the Nigerian sociolinguistic environment. The course traces the historical origins of English from its early beginnings in England to its introduction and institutionalization in Nigeria through colonialism, education, and globalization.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the origin and global development of the English language
  • Explain how English was introduced and established in Nigeria
  • Identify key features of Nigerian English
  • Analyze language use within different speech communities
  • Distinguish between various registers of English
  • Examine the structure and functions of Nigerian Pidgin

Course Content

Introduction

  • The Speech Community
    11:38
  • The Origin of English
    12:52
  • The Spread of English
    08:19
  • The Categories of English
    13:55

Varieties of English (Dialect)

Varieties of English (Register)

Nigerian Pidgin English (NPE)

Nigerian English (NigE)

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