The Fall-Rise in Nigerian English Intonation

Jowitt, David

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“…Eka (1985) shows that the FR is sometimes used in 'pre-final subordinates' , that is in phrases or clauses preceding a main clause, but it does not occur in final structures, including final subordinates. In NS speech the FR may have a 'calling' function, and Jowitt (2007Jowitt ( , 2019 mentions that in Nigeria the interjection 'Hal˅lo!' or 'Hel˅lo!'…”

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“…Eka (1985) shows that the FR is sometimes used in ‘pre‐final subordinates’, that is in phrases or clauses preceding a main clause, but it does not occur in final structures, including final subordinates. In NS speech the FR may have a ‘calling’ function, and Jowitt (2007, 2019) mentions that in Nigeria the interjection ‘Hal˅lo!’ or ‘Hel˅lo!’, with a high fall‐rise on the second syllable, is often used by a speaker at a public function to attract attention and is typically answered by an ‘imitative’ ‘˅Hi!’ by the listeners, who probably find it amusing – or find the very use of the FR amusing. This use of the FR in some kind of final structure is nevertheless an isolated and also a highly conventional usage.…”

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“…In British English the FR is frequently associated with attitudes that are not altogether commendable, such as scorn or contempt, and self‐pity (Jowitt, 2007). But it may be positively useful for communication, enabling a speaker to control his/her supply of information, perhaps for reasons of politeness, and perhaps the non‐use of it for this kind of purpose in Nigerian English is regrettable.…”

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“…Moreover, suprasegmental phonology – stress, rhythm, and intonation – is now just as likely a field of research as segmental phonology. A quite impressive body of special studies of the ‘suprasegmentals’ now exists, including those of Akinola and Oladipupo (2021), Akinjobi (2006a, 2006b, 2009), Akinjobi and Oladipupo (2005), Amayo (1980), Eka (1985), Gussenhoven and Udofot (2010), Gut (2005), Jowitt (2000, 2007), Oladipupo (2010a, 2010b), and Udofot (2002, 2003, 2007). Topics studied include the strong and weak forms of function words, vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, and the incidence of certain intonation patterns.…”

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“…JOWITT 595 Akinjobi and Oladipupo (2005), Amayo (1980), Eka (1985), Gussenhoven and Udofot (2010), Gut (2005), Jowitt (2000Jowitt ( , 2007, Oladipupo (2010aOladipupo ( , 2010b, and Udofot (2002Udofot ( , 2003Udofot ( , 2007. Topics studied include the strong and weak forms of function words, vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, and the incidence of certain intonation patterns.…”

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Further explorations of connected speech in Nigerian English

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The article begins with the assertion that much research has now been done on the once‐neglected suprasegmental phonology of Nigerian English. A principal area of interest in this field is connected speech, and several Nigerian scholars have addressed many of the issues involved, not least the patterns of intonation structure. Building on these studies, and taking the British descriptive tradition developed notably by A. C. Gimson and Alan Cruttenden as its theoretical base, the article seeks to offer fresh perspectives on certain issues that have hitherto not received attention. With the aid of the interlinear method of transcription, it shows the differences between two contrasting systems, on the one hand that of native speakers, and on the other Popular Nigerian English (PNE), a concept first developed by Jowitt (1991) and denoting features characteristic of relatively younger and less educated Nigerians.

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Enhancing Communicative Competence Through English for Specific Purposes (ESP): A Comparative Study of ESP and General English Approaches in University Language Programme

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Adegite

2023

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It is generally observed that the communicative performance of the students in English language is below average. It is disheartening that a large percentage of students and graduates of Nigerian higher institutions cannot express themselves freely in both written and spoken forms of English language. Whereas, communication is central to the field of teaching and learning. Thus, there is a need to take measures through research, to improve the communicative competence of the students. This research is conceived to examine the competence of the students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria in the use of English Language for interpersonal, official, academic and professional communicative purposes; design English for specific Purpose (ESP) language learning programme for teaching English language in the University to enhance the communicative competence of the students. This study set out to experiment how the use of ESP as a teaching approach can immerse the learners with the required communicative ability for all communicative situations. The study compares the traditional approach of General English with ESP. Empirical evidence from the study suggests that the ESP approach is more effective in enhancing students' communicative competence compared to the traditional General English approach. Significant differences in communicative competence have been observed between students who undergo ESP-based education and those following the conventional General English approach. Based on the significant findings of the research; it is recommended that educational institutions in Nigeria consider incorporating the ESP-based language teaching method into their curriculum.

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The Fall-Rise in Nigerian English Intonation

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Further explorations of connected speech in Nigerian English

Further explorations of connected speech in Nigerian English

Enhancing Communicative Competence Through English for Specific Purposes (ESP): A Comparative Study of ESP and General English Approaches in University Language Programme

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