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Syntactic Agreement in English Grammar : A Palatable Hub for African Development: A Study of Students in Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri Ifeyinwa Juliana Umeh; Chioma Winner Onyeama; Florence Ebere Ubah
International Journal of Global Sustainable Research Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59890/ijgsr.v3i2.2991

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Syntactic agreement in English grammar is relatively imperative and it is a powerful linguistic element. Its useful and significant roles make impact in everyday usage both in written and spoken English as it greatly affects second language users of English. The paper is geared towards highlighting the meaning of syntactic agreement and some of the numerous types of syntactic agreement. Specifically, the study dwells more on the rules governing subject verb agreement. It brings to light the purpose and relevance of subject verb agreement. It also projects to discuss how syntactic agreement poses problems to the second language users of English. Copious local and international literature were reviewed. Principles and parameters theory by Chomsky (1981) and Binarity principle by Mbah (2016) were the theories that anchor this study. In principles and parameters, Chomsky’s claims that human grammars are constructed entirely of principle, not of rules because rules are construction specific but principles are universal, with some degree of parameterization. Binarity principle relies more on the principle of constituent commanding. This implies that, the head of a construction determines the type of verb it will take. Two research questions were used. 100 students from 3 schools in Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, were sampled using structural questionnaire. The results of the data were analyzed using simple percentages. The findings reveal that students were not conversant with the use of subject verb agreement. We recommend that great attention should be paid to the nuances of grammar, especially with regard to subject verb agreement
Sustaining Nigerian Culture in the 21st Century Via Literature: A Study of Chioma Njoku’s “Taboo in the Village” CHIOMA WINNER ONYEAMA; ANN D. OGUAMANAM; IFEYINWA JULIANA UMEH
International Journal of Global Sustainable Research Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59890/ijgsr.v3i3.2993

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In the African context, issues pertaining to incest are of significant gravity and, if handled with levity is believed to have devastating repercussions for both the offenders and their families. Social change has adversely affected the perpetuation of norms, cultural practices, shared values and behavioral patterns that define a society. Reclaiming our values, traditions and societal norms amidst the challenges posed by globalization is of utmost importance. This paper adopting J.L. Austin (1962) speech acts presents a sociolinguistic examination of thirty-one excerpts randomly sampled from Chioma Njoku’s novel “Taboo in the Village”, which unveils the intricate relationship between customs and traditions with regards to incestuous sexual offence within a Nigerian cultural milieu. Through the lens of sociolinguistics, this research scrutinizes the linguistic choices within the text that addresses this sensitive subject of incest. Consequently, the study advocates for the re-establishment of African literature study within the General Studies curriculum, specifically in the "Communication in English" course (GST 111), as endorsed by the Nigerian University Commission in the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS). Furthermore, it is imperative that parents and guardians impart knowledge to their wards regarding the traditions of their respective communities, utilizing methods such as story-telling or the reading of fictional literature, in order to avert the possibility of their engagement in immoral conduct
Syntactic Adjectival Grading in English Grammar Via New Media: A Study of Students in Imo State University Ifeyinwa Juliana Umeh; Chioma Winner Onyeama
International Journal of Global Sustainable Research Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59890/ijgsr.v3i3.2994

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Despite the significant roles syntactic Adjectival Grading plays in both spoken and written English, it still poses a problem to the users of English Language. This study aims at explaining how the use of new media will facilitate and enhance teaching and learning of syntactic grading using Chomsky’s, (1967) Transformational Generative Grammar Theory and Bergmann and Sams (2007) flipped classroom model. This study guided by two research questions, sampled 100 students from 3 departments in Imo state University, Owerri, using structured questionnaire. The results of the data were analyzed using simple percentages. The findings reveal that the students were not conversant with the use of adjectival grading. The researchers recommend that the teachers of English language should pay great attention to the teaching of the nuances of grammar, especially with regard to adjectival grading as this would enhance students’ competence
English Language Teachers Adaptation to New Media Tools: A Study of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri Chioma Winner Onyeama; Ifeyinwa Juliana Umeh; Stella D. Uzomah
International Journal of Global Sustainable Research Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59890/ijgsr.v3i3.2995

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This study applies Siemens connectivism theory and Rogers diffusion and innovation approach to examine how English language instructors at Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri have adapted to new media tools in teaching and learning. Nigerian public schools including Alvan Ikoku face difficulties in making the shift from traditional teaching methods to 21st-century blended learning, despite the global trend of integrating media tools in education. The study, which is led by a review of the literature, randomly sampled 50 English language teachers in the School of Languages and General Studies. It finds that the school's attempts are hampered by the teachers' failure to incorporate new media tools. In order to be in line with international educational practices, the study advises stakeholders including the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) to give blended learning training for educators at all levels top priority
Co-Authors ANN D. OGUAMANAM Florence Ebere Ubah Ifeyinwa Juliana Umeh Stella D. Uzomah