Linguistics and Communication Thesis Topics

A Pragmatic Analysis of Selected Cartoons From Nigerian Dailies the ‘guardian, the Punch, and the Nation’   Abstract of A Pragmatic Analysis of Selected Cartoons From Nigerian Dailies the ‘guardian, the Punch, and the Nation’ This work investigates how meaning is derived in an utterance through cartoons. It aimed at a pragmatic analysis of selected…

The Impact of Reportorial Techniques on Reading Audience of Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation   Chapter One of The Impact of Reportorial Techniques on Reading Audience of Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation Introduction Background of the study Information dissemination is a vital tool for awareness creation and development in every human society, whether such a society is…

Investigative Journalism as a Means of Conflict Resolution in Cross River Newspaper Corporation   Abstract of Investigative Journalism as a Means of Conflict Resolution in Cross River Newspaper Corporation This research on Investigative journalism: A means of conflict resolution is conducted to determine the role of investigative journalism in conflict resolution. The purpose of the…

The Role of Mass Media in Community Development   Chapter One of The Role of Mass Media in Community Development  INTRODUCTION Background of the study Over the years, man has lived in the dark era; been of certain information, but today mass media has played a significant role in the development of our communities, a…

Aspect of the Phonology of Yukuben   Chapter One of Aspect of the Phonology of Yukuben INTRODUCTION GENERAL BACKGROUND This research focuses on the phonology of Yukuben, a language spoken by about 25,000 speakers in Sabongida Yukuben of Takum Local Government Area in the east of Taraba State in Nigeria, and North West Province, Menchum…

Aspects of Gunganchi Verb Phrase   Chapter One of Aspects of Gunganchi Verb Phrase INTRODUCTION The main focus of this research work is a discussion on the verb phrase of Gunganchi language. This chapter therefore aims at introducing the work by discussing some historical facts about the Gunganchi people and the language itself. Justification for…

Aspects of Gunganci Morphology   Chapter One of Aspects of Gunganci Morphology Introduction The chapter introduces us to the general background, historical background, socio-cultural profile and genetic classification of the Gùngáwá people. It also includes the scope and organization of study, theoretical framework, data analysis and a review of the chosen framework. General Background Introduction…

Symbols of Decadence in Ayi Kwei Armah’s the Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born   Chapter One of Symbols of Decadence in Ayi Kwei Armah’s the Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born INTRODUCTION This chapter introduces the major variable (Symbols of Decadence) in the research topic as well as give a brief background of the…

Syntactic and Lexico-semantic Analyses of Selected Sms Text Messages Among the University of Ilorin Students   Abstract of Syntactic and Lexico-semantic Analyses of Selected Sms Text Messages Among the University of Ilorin Students Words form the basis for a Linguistic analysis at any level of language study. The aim of this essay was to identify…

Satire and Social Mediation in Wole Soyinka’s   Abstract of Satire and Social Mediation in Wole Soyinka’s This research endeavour focuses on the social and political ills prevalent in the African societies with the view of correcting them thus, making the contemporary society a better place to live. Using two texts from renowned Nigeria writer,…

A Survey of the Language of Newspaper Advertisement Chapter One of A Survey of the Language of Newspaper Advertisement Background to the Study Advertising is a form of communication used to encourage or persuade on audience (viewer, reader or listeners) to continue to take some new action. Most commonly, the desired result is to influence…

Effects of Nigerian R&b Music on the Use of English Language in Nigeria   Abstract of Effects of Nigerian R&b Music on the Use of English Language in Nigeria Due to the fact that English language is the official language of Nigeria, and Nigerian is a multilingual country, English language continues to grow popular every…

Comparative Analysis of Emecheta’s Second Class Citizen and Nwapa’s Efuru   Abstract of Comparative Analysis of Emecheta’s Second Class Citizen and Nwapa’s Efuru This study undertakes a comparative analysis of the works of two Nigerian female novelists: Buchi Emecheta and Flora Nwapa, it looks at the contemporary African society which is dominated by men.Little or…

Conflict and Empowerment in Selected Prose of Wole Soyinka and Sembene Ousmane   Abstract of Conflict and Empowerment in Selected Prose of Wole Soyinka and Sembene Ousmane Political conflict and empowerment are crucial issues that have not been studied in a comparative manner in Wole Soyinka and Sembene Ousmane’s writings. The disparity in the consideration…

Linguo-literary Reflections of Feminism in the Works of Ifeoma Okoye   Abstract of Linguo-literary Reflections of Feminism in the Works of Ifeoma Okoye The thesis is a feminist stylistic study which used the works of Ifeoma Okoye as a case study for a reassessment of the feminist discourse. It aimed at examining and unravelling how…

Racism and Oppression in Black American Literature an Example of Richard Wright’s Black Boy   Abstract of Racism and Oppression in Black American Literature an Example of Richard Wright’s Black Boy It is known fact that racism and oppression are one of the major issues in Black American literature. This study will attempt to make…

Critical Disourse Analysis of Ola Rotimi’s Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again   Abstract of Critical Disourse Analysis of Ola Rotimi’s Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again Analysis on a discourse level has been used in the analysis of texts, but this study attempts to carry out a Critical Discourse Analysis of Ola Rotimi’s Our Husband…

A Lexico-sematic Analysis of Olu Obafemi’s Naira Has No Gender   Abstract of A Lexico-sematic Analysis of Olu Obafemi’s Naira Has No Gender This work focuses on the Lexico-semantic variation of the Nigerian English using Olu Obafemi’s text Naira Has No Gender. The aim of this work is to highlight meaning change according to context and…

A Pragmatic Analysis of Christian Hanbills and Posters   Abstract of A Pragmatic Analysis of Christian Hanbills and Posters Generally, christain handbills and posters are meant to invite people for programs in churches. Different handbills and posters have different meanings. It has been observed that there are other hidden meanings to these sentences, to this…

A Pragmatic Analysis of Nigerian Proverbs in Wole Soyinka’s “the Lion and the Jewel”   Chapter One of A Pragmatic Analysis of Nigerian Proverbs in Wole Soyinka’s “the Lion and the Jewel” INTRODUCTION Communication in the society happens chiefly by means of language. However, the users of language, as social beings, communicate and use language…

A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Proverbs in Adimora- Ezeigbo’ S Trafficked   Abstract of A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Proverbs in Adimora- Ezeigbo’ S Trafficked Language is learned, shared, and it is an arbitrary system of vocal symbols through which human beings in the same speech community or     sub-culture interact and hence communicate in terms of their…

A Sociolinguistic Study of Code-mixing and Code-switching in Nigerian Institutions   Abstract of A Sociolinguistic Study of Code-mixing and Code-switching in Nigerian Institutions For communication to be effective in any human society, the appropriate language must be put in to use in the appropriate context. This work examined the motivation for code-mixing and code-switching among…

A Stylistic Analysis of a Selected Campaign Speech of President Goodluck Jonathan   Abstract of A Stylistic Analysis of a Selected Campaign Speech of President Goodluck Jonathan Language and style are the basic modes of communication and information. They centre on words and utterances and focus beyond these two aspects, that is, words and utterances….

A Stylistic Analysis of Bank Advertisements in Nigerian Newspapers   Abstract of A Stylistic Analysis of Bank Advertisements in Nigerian Newspapers Stylistics is the study of linguistic and non linguistic aspects of style in spoken and written text. Advertising is a form of communication used to help sell products and services. Adverts are not just…

A Stylistic Analysis of Selected Niyi Osundare’s Socio-political Poetry   Abstract of A Stylistic Analysis of Selected Niyi Osundare’s Socio-political Poetry Language is a vital medium through which human beings express themselves. It is used by its speakers to achieve diverse purposes such as reprimanding, encouraging, admiring,         and persuading. Writers also use language to achieve…

Facts and Fiction in Akachi Adimora – Ezeigbo’s Chldren of the Eagle and the Last of the Strong Ones   Abstract of Facts and Fiction in Akachi Adimora – Ezeigbo’s Chldren of the Eagle and the Last of the Strong Ones This research work addressed itself to the way people tend to see fictional works….

Translation a Panacea for Bridging Communication Gap in Local Government System.   Abstract of Translation a Panacea for Bridging Communication Gap in Local Government System. Translation as a vehicle for effective communication has contributed in so many ways in education, information dissemination, cultural transfer, etcetera. However, in the rural area where majority are not literate…

Tense and Aspect in Ogbunike Igbo   Abstract of Tense and Aspect in Ogbunike Igbo Igbo language is made up of so many dialects that comprise the Igbo speaking areas of the country and is marked by certain tense and aspect just as in every other language of the world, which are used to indicate…

Study of Language of Advertisement.   Abstract of Study of Language of Advertisement. Advertising is one of the means through which marketers or manufacturers convince buyers to patronize their products. It involves the dissemination of information about products, services, ideas e.g from advertisers to the public in a short time and space. There are different…

Characterization and Symbolism in Olu Obafemi’s Wheels and Ngugi Wa Thiongo’s a Grain of Wheat   Chapter One of Characterization and Symbolism in Olu Obafemi’s Wheels and Ngugi Wa Thiongo’s a Grain of Wheat INTRODUCTION Characterisation is the presentation, description, representation and analysis of the various characters or cast in any work of art; either…