A SOCIOLINGUISTICSTUDY OF THE USE OF NIGERIAN PIDGIN ENGLISH
| dc.contributor.author | Babagogata Haruna Alhaji | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-07T12:51:12Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-07T12:51:12Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study investigates the use of Nigerian Pidgin English among drivers and students in Malete Motor Park, focusing on how language serves as a tool Tor communication and social negotiation in a commercial context. Using the Communication Accommodation Theory(CAT),the study examines the linguistic strategies employed by participants to adapt their language based dynamics, on social power relations, and cultural backgrounds. Through the analysis of selected conversations, the research highlights the role of Pidgin English as a lingua franca that facilitates interaction across diverse ethnic and linguistic groups, emphasizing its effectiveness in creating a shared sense of identity .Findings reveal that language features such as address forms, humor, and negotiation techniques are integral to fostering interpersonal rapport and managing social hierarchies. Address terms like "Oga" serve to acknowledge status and build respect, while humor and pleasantries help ease tensions and promote camaraderie. Negotiation over fares and services reflect the socioeconomic realities faced by both drivers and students, highlighting the adaptive nature of language in addressing economic status. This study concludes thatlanguage use in Malete Motor Park is not merely a tool for basic communication but a means of reinforcing social bonds, navigating power dynamics, and expressing cultural identity. These interactions demonstrate how linguistic convergence through Pidgin English facilitates mutual understanding and social cohesion, providing insights into the broader implications of language use in similar sociolinguistic environments. Recommendations for further research include exploring the impact of technological advancements on communication patterns and examining the role of non-verbal cues in enhancing linguistic accommodation. The study contributes to the field of sociolinguistics by providing a deeper understanding of language as a dynamic and multifaceted social phenomenon in commercial settings. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4931 | |
| dc.title | A SOCIOLINGUISTICSTUDY OF THE USE OF NIGERIAN PIDGIN ENGLISH |