Dr.(Mrs.) OGHIATOR FLORENCE ETUWE

Publication Title A Discourse Analysis of Some Linguistic Features and Cohesive Devices in Surah 94: A Religious Discourse Download PDF
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Publisher Sino-US English Teaching, April 2022, Vol. 19, No. 4,
Publication Authors Florence Etuwe Oghiator (Ph.D)
Year Published 2022-04-04
Abstract This study discusses Surah 94, using some aspects of the tenets of discourse analysis as its focus. The thrust of this study is to analyse the graphological features, the lexico-semantic representations, and the cohesive devices in the text. It employs the systemic grammar model for analysis. The graphological features examined include the punctuation marks, capitalizations, and indentation. The lexco-semantic representation is seen through the use of figures of speech. Moreover, the cohesive devices are the lexical devices (or references) and grammatical devices. The lexical devices are the repetition and antonym. Consequently, the grammatical devices include the co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions, anaphoric and cataphoric ties. This study explicates the fact that linguistic-discourse features are prominent in religious language, most especially in Surah 94, and further deepens our understanding of the language of religion as both esoteric and performative in nature, and as a religious discourse.
Publication Title An Investigation into the Derivations of the English Language and the Ukwuani Language Download PDF
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Publisher European Journal of Linguistics ISSN: 2957-4641 (online) Vol. 1, Issue No. 2, pp 29 - 40, 2022
Publication Authors Dr (Mrs) Florence Etuwe Oghiator
Year Published 2022-04-04
Abstract This paper looked into the derivations in English and ?kw?ani. Since derivation is a morphological process, the paper started by explaining derivational morphemes. Types of derivations were also explained such as: derived nominals, derived verbals and adverbials. Derivation of one word-class to another word-class; and derivations from the same word- class were critically examined in the two languages. These include: derived nominal from verbals, derived nominal from nominals, derived adjectival from adverbial. Also, this paper went further to investigate the affixes use in derivation in both English and ?kw?ani languages. The affixes used in English derivations include: prefixes and suffixes while the ?kw?ani language used prefixes and inter-fixes to derive words. All the foregoing were carefully examined in this paper. The method of research for this paper is the interview technique. The researcher conducted an interview with the aid of a questionnaire administered to some students in junior secondary school through random sampling. This is done with L1 speaker of ?kw?ani, for a proper analysis of the paper. Our study explained vividly that differences abound in the derivations of English and ?kw?ani. For example suffixes in English are used for derivation while ?kw?ni suffixes are used for inflection only and the nominal are derived by adding prefix to the verbally. Also there are no addition of suffixes in the derivation of ?kw?ani plurals as in the case of English. There are no derivational suffixes for a change of word class in Ukwuani as in the English language.
Publication Title A Religious Language Discourse: An Analysis of the Graphological Features and Cohesive Devices of Proverbs Chapter 9 Download PDF
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Publisher Literature and Linguistics Journal ISSN 2958 - 5252 (Online) Vol.2, Issue 2, pp 20– 27, 2023
Publication Authors Florence Etuwe Oghiator 1* and Carol C. Ohen 1
Year Published 2023-02-02
Abstract Aim: This paper discusses the language of religion as a discourse with the application of proverbs chapter. The paper examines the graphological features, the semantic features and the discourse cohesive devices in the text, proverbs chapter nine. Methods: The graphological features analyzed are the punctuation marks, indentation and capitalization. The cohesive relations examined are the lexical devices and the grammatical devices: the lexical devices include synonym; collocational converse; antonym and repetition. The grammatical devices are anaphora, cataphora, substitutions and conjunctions. The analysis is in this paper is done using the systemic grammar approach. Results: The semantic interpretation in the text is achieved through the use of proverbs and figures of speech. Conclusion: The analysis portrays and demonstrates language use in religion in general and proverbs chapter nine in particular. Recommendation: The authors recommend that researchers in linguistics and discourse analysis should conduct further researches in other areas of the language of religion to create awareness in religious language discourse.
Publication Title The Domestication of Meaning Download PDF
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Publisher European Journal of English Language and Literature Studies
Publication Authors Dr. Florence Etuwe Oghiator, Dr. Carol C. Ohen
Year Published 2024-06-17
Abstract ABSTRACT: This work deals with the domestication of meaning. First, the meaning of ‘meaning’ is explained and the seven types of meaning are critically examined. These are; conceptual meaning, connotative meaning, social or stylistic meaning, effective meaning, reflected meaning, collocative meaning and thematic meaning. Meaning is domesticated through these means. After careful examination of these types of meaning, it is observed that meaning is elusive in nature. The research methods include the library and research questions. The library is where books and other information are kept. Research questions are further used as a guide to the work.
Publication Title Using Language and Literature for National Cohesion Download PDF
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Publisher GPR JOURNALS
Publication Authors Dr Florence Etuwe Oghiator1* and Prof. Bibian O. Anyanwu2
Year Published 2023-11-04
Abstract Abstract Aim: The quest for national cohesion is very important for any nation. This paper focuses on the way national cohesion could be achieved through the use of language and literature in Nigeria. Language is the means of communication, which also defines one’s culture. Consequently, literature mirrors the society, using language as its tool. Methods: The library materials which include text books and journals were used. Also, interviews were also done on students from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Results: English is the language that binds Nigerians since it is a multilingual nation, but other languages could be learnt by individuals for national cohesion, which resultant effect is unity. Furthermore, English and literature could be used in the integration of national cohesion and the use of language and literature should be interpreted so that a large percentage of the populace in the nation would understand it. Conclusion: Teachers, scholars, researchers, and stakeholders should contribute immensely in the interpretation of language and literature for national cohesion. Recommendation: The study recommends that in order to provide national cohesion, people should not only concentrate on their culture alone, but embrace acculturation.
Publication Title The Use of ICT as a Pedagogy in Analysing ESL Classroom Conversation Discourse Download PDF
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Publisher ADRRI JOURNAL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ADRRI JOURNAL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AFRICA DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Publication Authors Florence Etuwe Oghiator1 and Happy D. Omenogor2
Year Published 2024-09-01
Abstract Abstract This paper discusses how ICT could be used as a pedagogy in the analysis of conversation in a classroom discourse. The paper employs speech acts theory as a model for its analysis, using data from classroom conversation. The main thrust of speech act theory is that utterances do not only express a state of being, but also perform an action. We do not merely say something with words, but we do something with them. What we should note is that statements by speakers are both expressions of meaning and attitude. Some items related to the paper are extensively explained, which include: ICT; pedagogy; discourse; discourse analysis (DA); conversation and conversation analysis. Consequently, the paper delves into the benefits of ICT in a classroom conversational discourse (CD), and discourse structure in ESL classroom.
Publication Title THE LANGUAGE OF RELIGION AS DISCOURSE: ANALYSIS OF THE SYNTACTIC STRUCTURES IN PROVERBS CHAPTER NINE Download PDF
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Publisher INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CULTURE AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Publication Authors PROF. AMEN V. UHUNMWANGHO, DR (MRS) FLORENCE ETUWE OGHIATOR
Year Published 2022-02-06
Abstract ABSTRACT This paper examines the language of religion by applying a discourse-linguistic perspective to our reading of Proverbs chapter 9. The paper critically discusses the syntactic structures of the text provided, this include: words; groups; clauses sentences. The words are monosyllabic, disyllabic, trisyllabic and one polysyllabic word. Archaic such as ‘crieth’, ‘getteth’, ‘reproveth’, ‘thy’, ‘thou’ are also found in the text which depict religious language used in old English and they are used to achieve cohesion in the text too. The groups and clauses which make up the sentences in the text extend to give up the compound, complex and compound-complex sentences. The syntactic structures in the text also use pattern repetition in some of the lines and verses. For instance, “wisdom hath builded her house”, she hath killed her beasts”… These are seen in lines, 1, 2 and 3. Finally wisdom which is the theme of the text is likened to a woman who bears children. Moreso, wisdom is describe as a woman standing on the city streets, crying out her warnings to the people. The analysis is done using the systemic grammar approach. This grammar states that language is a system, and a set of options in making meaning. This paper further looks into religion, the language of religion discourse and discourse analysis.
Publication Title A Critical Assessment of Traditional Approaches to the Study Semantics Download PDF
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Publisher Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages
Publication Authors Florence E. Oghiator
Year Published 2023-06-01
Abstract Abstract This paper examines three traditional theories to the study of semantics. They are the referential theory, the image theory and the contextual or operational theory of meaning. The research is carried out to know how meaning is viewed, that is how the meaning of a word is portrayed. Furthermore, this research is done in order to examine and understand the three traditional theories of meaning. This study examines each theory one after the other, stating their proponders, strengths and weaknesses. From the findings in the three theories, the conclusion is that there is no particular theory of meaning that is sufficient to account for meaning. As such, there are limitations in the traditional theories to the study of semantics. In other words, meaning is not just tied to theories; referential, image and contextual. It therefore means that meaning varies, it could be universal, regional, racial, tribal, personal, and religious.
Publication Title SPOKEN ENGLISH IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF ?KW?AN? PEOPLE IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal of Maritime and Interdisciplinary Research (IJMIR)
Publication Authors Dr. Happy Dumbi Omenogor, Dr. Florence Etuwe Oghiator
Year Published 2024-07-02
Abstract ABSTRACT The long period of co-existence of English with Nigerian languages and its use for communication among Nigerians has yielded peculiar linguistic features in different aspects of language. This paper examines the peculiar features of spoken English in Nigeria with particular reference to the articulation of English phonemes. It uses the Spoken English of ?kw?an? people in Delta state as a case study. It answers the following questions. Does spoken English in Nigeria meet the standard of RP? Is spoken English the same in every part of Nigeria? Does it impede international intelligibility and what is the way forward for Nigeria with respect to spoken English?
Publication Title An Investigation into the Derivations of the English Language and the Ukwuani Language Download PDF
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Publisher European Journal of Linguistics
Publication Authors Dr (Mrs) Florence Etuwe Oghiator
Year Published 2022-03-07
Abstract Abstract This paper looked into the derivations in English and ?kw?ani. Since derivation is a morphological process, the paper started by explaining derivational morphemes. Types of derivations were also explained such as: derived nominals, derived verbals and adverbials. Derivation of one word-class to another word-class; and derivations from the same word-class were critically examined in the two languages. These include: derived nominal from verbals, derived nominal from nominals, derived adjectival from adverbial. Also, this paper went further to investigate the affixes use in derivation in both English and ?kw?ani languages. The affixes used in English derivations include: prefixes and suffixes while the ?kw?ani language used prefixes and inter-fixes to derive words. All the foregoing were carefully examined in this paper. The method of research for this paper is the interview technique. The researcher conducted an interview with the aid of a questionnaire administered to some students in junior secondary school through random sampling. This is done with L1 speaker of ?kw?ani, for a proper analysis of the paper. Our study explained vividly that differences abound in the derivations of English and ?kw?ani. For example suffixes in English are used for derivation while ?kw?ni suffixes are used for inflection only and the nominal are derived by adding prefix to the verbally. Also there are no addition of suffixes in the derivation of ?kw?ani plurals as in the case of English. There are no derivational suffixes for a change of word class in Ukwuani as in the English language.
Publication Title Affixes in English Language and Ukwuani Language: A Contrastive Study Download PDF
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Publisher US-China Foreign Language
Publication Authors Florence Etuwe Oghiator
Year Published 2024-05-10
Abstract Abstract This paper made a contrastive study of affixes in English language and ?kwuani language. Information about the two languages was fully discussed. The terms contrastive analysis, morphology, and morpheme were explained in detail for proper understanding of the subject matter. From the analysis of the affixes of the two languages, this study showed vividly that in remarkable differences abound between English affixes and ?kwuani affixes, and so likely to infer with the learning of English affixes. Contrastive study mostly focuses on the differences between the language in contrast. The two languages in contrast for this study: English and Ukwuani, are socio-culturally linked as English is used by a good number of Ukwuani speakers. The English language is L2 to Ukwuani speakers/learners of English. There are four major ways contrastive analysis is applied to. They are description, selection, contrast, and prediction. The method approach to this study is interview. The data collected from Ukwuani language source are analysed. Consequently, the literary is one of the methods employed for this research for information from textbooks, journals, and other research materials.
Publication Title Language as a Tool for National Cohesion and Development in Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Lagos Notes and Records
Publication Authors Carol Ohen, Florence Oghiator
Year Published 2023-06-02
Abstract Abstract Language is an important part of nationality given that it is one of the main components of national identity. Being multi-ethnic and multilingual, Nigeria needs to be effective in her use of language to help her remain united and develop as a nation. This paper looks at the role that language plays in socio-cultural life, education, and politics of Nigeria. It employs library information with focus on the use of language as a tool for national cohesion and development in Nigeria. The article posits that language can be more instrumental to Nigeria’s development economically, politically, socially and culturally, with the people remaining united in diversity. It shows that governance, socio-cultural interactions, and education cannot be successfully achieved in a given nation outside language. It is thus a necessary agent for peace, harmony, unity and progress in every nation. The paper recommends English as a lingua franca that should be taught to every Nigerian for better integration within the system. It concludes that language is a major tool if cohesion and national development are to be achieved in the nation.
Publication Title A Contrastive Study of English Inflections and Ukwuani Inflections Download PDF
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Publisher MAJELS
Publication Authors Oghiator Florence
Year Published 2012-04-05
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Publication Title Using ICT in Learning English Language as a Second Language for Ukwuani L1 Speaker Download PDF
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Publisher US-China Foreign Language
Publication Authors Florence Etuwe Oghiator
Year Published 2013-12-03
Abstract Anyone who reflects on the future agrees that the world is undergoing a process of social and technological changes for economic development and advancement. ICT (information and communication technology) is a dynamic force of those changes, and language is the principal tool for communication technology in both verbal and non-verbal forms. This study examines the use of ICT in learning the English language as an L2 (second language) for Ukwuani L1 (first language) speaker. This paper also discusses some information about the Ukwuani language. We go further to discuss the role of the English language in Nigeria, which includes: solving socio linguistic and ethnic problems in communication, used as a national lingual Franca, used as a medium of instruction in schools, and used for administration and commerce. We also examines the importance of ICT in language learning, which among others; facilitates intercommunication of the learners and the teachers and also offers opportunity for learners of English language to practice outside the classroom. This study also delves into the ICT facilities for English language learning; which are: Internet, FAX (facsimile transmission), teleconferencing, E-mail (electronic mail), VRC (voice recognition computers), and electronic organiser. Finally, we look at Ukwuani L1 speaker using ICT for learning English as an L2.
Publication Title THE LANGUAGE OF RELIGIOUS DISCOURSE: A PANACEA FOR RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher Abraka Journal of Religion and Philosophy
Publication Authors Florence Etuwe Oghiator, Ejiro Hariet Olubuntimehim
Year Published 2021-12-07
Abstract Abstract The language of religion could serve as a medium for solving religious conflicts in Nigeria since the majority of the people belong to different religions. This paper therefore, discusses the use of religious language of in curbing religious conflicts in Nigeria. The work exploits the systemic linguistics grammatical model as its theoretical framework, which states that language is a network of systems. Consequently, the panacea for religious conflicts is discussed. They include the public speaker’s competence, dialogue, and semiotic-language discourse, the language of advertisement, the language of poetry and music and the language of drama. Solutions are proffered in the use of language in breaking down conflicts of religion in Nigeria.
Publication Title THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION VIEWING ON CHILDREN Download PDF
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Publisher Trends in Education
Publication Authors Oghiator Florence
Year Published 2005-04-16
Abstract This work is concerned with the impact of television viewing on children; its benefits and shortcomings. It talks about the origin of television, and definitions of television by different experts. This paper goes on to find out why people watch television, that people watch television as a result of "uses and gratification", environment, and family. It also points out the benefits of television to children. The benefits are both educational and entertaining. This work also looks at how parents guide their children's television viewing. And this is by; crating viewing limits, planning TV viewing, participating and monitoring, and analyzing commercials. Finally, shortcomings of TV viewing on children are pointed out. These defects includes; social and emotional behaviour, creativity and language skills, and school achievement.