Browsing by Author "Ameen, Akeem"

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    An Examination of the Influence of English Language on the Development and Usage of Yoruba Language in Kwara State, North-Central, Nigeria
    (Kaduna Journal of Humanities, Department of History, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria., 2025) Saliu, Kolawole; Suleiman, Murtadoh Imam; Ameen, Akeem; Zaccheaus, Oni Simeon
    The brazen embracement of English by Nigerians, to the detriment of indigenous languages, necessitates urgent linguistic attention before such languages become extinct.The prioritization of English has culminated in a reduction in the equality and value of African indigenous languages,such as Yoruba.This study aims to examine the perceived influence of English on the development of African indigenous languages,using Yoruba as a case study.The sample comprised 100 respondents,randomly selected from across four local government areas in the Kwara Central Senatorial District.Data were analyzed using correlation and descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that Yoruba was being abandoned in favor of English.Furthermore,the prioritization of English has had a negative impact on the value and quality of the indigenous language (Yoruba). It is therefore recommended that the first language(L¹)should be used as the language of communication in schools and local communities,rather than the second language(English).
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    Teaching English as a Second Language in Nigeria: Grammar, the Basic Fundamental to Good Spoken and Written Forms of English.
    (International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Center for Global Research Development, 2017) Saliu, Kolawole; Ameen, Akeem
    English remains one of the major features of colonialism in Nigeria. Its adoption as the national language is enshrouded and precipitated by the multilingual nature of the country where the need for a common language of communication arises. Despite its linguistic roles in the country, however, many deficiencies accompany its use. In order to overcome the hurdles bedeviling such deficiencies, grammar has been identified as the major aspect where the learners of English in Nigeria have very scanty knowledge of .This paper is therefore tailored towards arresting the problems of wrong use of English with specific emphasis on the teaching of grammar using Sheppard's eclectic method of teaching in a bid to achieving individual’s development with relevance o meeting intelligibility and conformity. The study finally reveals the effectiveness of using the eclectic method to teach grammar in order to equip and develop individuals to ensuring that leaners are more proficient and effective in the use of English.