Introduccion Ala Sociolinguistica

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

COURSE CODE:ENG355

COURSE TITLE:INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLINGUISTICS

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COURSE GUIDE

ENG355 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLINGUISTICS

Course Team

Anthony C. Oha, Ph.D (Developer/Writer) - BIU Dr M.J.C. Uwajeh (Editor) - UNIBEN Dr. I. Omolara Daniel (Programme Leader) - NOUNTheodore Iyere (Coordinator) - NOUN

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National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters 14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way Victoria Island Lagos Abuja Office No. 5 Dar es Salaam Street Off Aminu Kano Crescent Wuse II, Abuja Nigeria e-mail: centralinfo@nou.edu.ng URL: www.nou.edu.ng Published By: National Open University ofNigeria First Printed 2010 ISBN: 978-058-044-1 All Rights Reserved

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Introduction………………………………………………….…….. Course Aims…………………………………………………….… Course Objectives…………………………………………………. Working through the Course……………………………………… Course Materials…………………………………………………… Study Units…………………………………………………………Textbooks and References………………………………………… Assignment File……………………………………………………. Tutor-Mark Assignment (TMAs)………………………………….. Final Examinations and Grading………………………………….. Course Marking Scheme……………….………………………….. Presentation Schedule………………………………..……………. Course Overview…………………………………………………… How to Get the Most from this Course…………………………….. Facilitators/Tutor and Tutorials……………………...……………. Summary……………………………………………………………

Introduction
Welcome to ENG355: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLINGUISTICS

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ENG355: Introduction to Sociolinguistics is a three-credit onesemester undergraduate course. It comprises 25 study units, subdivided into five modules. The materials have been developed with the Nigerian context in view. This course guide gives you an overview of thecourse. It also provides you with information on the organization and requirements of the course.

Course Aims
• To expose students to the concept of sociolinguistics • To make the students understand sociolinguistics in the Nigerian context • To give students insight into the nature of sociolinguistics in Nigeria • To improve students’ knowledge of language use in the Nigerian society • Toacquaint students with the necessary sociolinguistic requirements for English usage in the Nigerian society

Course Objectives
To achieve the aims above, we have some overall objectives. Each unit also has objectives. These will guide you in your study. They are usually stated at the beginning of each unit; and when you are through with studying the units, go back and read the objectives. Thiswould help you accomplish the task you have set out to achieve. On completion of the course, you should be able to: a) b) c) d) e) f) Find out the importance of sociolinguistics in Nigerian English usage Discuss the major roles sociolinguistics plays in Nigerian English usage Recognise that there are sociolinguistic factors affecting English in Nigeria See that sociolinguistics studies the reasonsfor language varieties Explain the major reasons for language variation in the Nigerian society Apply sociolinguistic maxims in appreciating Nigerian English usage.

Working through the Course
To complete the course, you are required to read the study units and other related materials. You will also need to undertake practical exercises for which you need a pen, a notebook, and other materialsthat
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will be listed in this guide. The exercises are to aid you in understanding the concepts being presented. At the end of each unit, you will be required to submit written assignments for assessment purposes. At the end of the course, you will write a final examination.

Course Materials
The major materials you will need for...