National Language Policy in Nigeria: The Myth, the Reality
| dc.contributor.author | Salisu, Muhammad Raj | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-12-12T08:56:57Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-12-12T08:56:57Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2007-07-01 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This paper looks closely at the issue of the National Language Policy with a view to articulating the myth and the reality that surround the illusiveness of this important linguistic benchmark for the nation. The place and importance of such a policy is enumerated. The Nigerian nation, more than at any time in her history need such a linguistic benchmark through a properly articulated policy. Such a policy, it is observed has eluded the nation sue to some, linguistic as well as extra-linguistic factors. For this reason, it is concluded that the English Language will for unforeseen future continue to occupy and dominate Nigerians linguistic scene for a time to come. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | Brosnaham. R.K. (1958), “English in Southern Nigeria” English Studies 39.97-100. Adeyanju T.K. (1986), Language Policy across Education Levels since Independence: Problems and Prospects.” A Paper presented at A.B.U. Zaria, 20’" February, 1986. Taiwo, R. (2001), ‘‘Thematic Structure of English Medium Nigerian Newspaper Report” in I fe Studies in English Language. Vol5, September, 2001 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/3209 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Department of English language, Nasarawa State University Keffi | en_US |
| dc.title | National Language Policy in Nigeria: The Myth, the Reality | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |