The book is currently out of stock
Language Use in Nigerian Electoral Process
A Sociolinguistic Description
Authors
More about the book
The book explores the intricate relationship between language use and elections in Nigeria, highlighting a 'triglottic configuration' that reflects the country's administrative tiers. Through observational studies and analysis of campaign materials, it reveals that participants are acutely aware of their language choices, which align with specific media types—oral, print, and broadcast—associated with different administrative levels. This choice not only facilitates communication but also plays a crucial role in shaping relationships vital to the electoral process.
Book purchase
Language Use in Nigerian Electoral Process, Baba Mai Bello
- Language
- Released
- 2011
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- Language Use in Nigerian Electoral Process
- Subtitle
- A Sociolinguistic Description
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Baba Mai Bello
- Publisher
- LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 72
- ISBN13
- 9783846510476
- Category
- Language dictionaries and textbooks
- Description
- The book explores the intricate relationship between language use and elections in Nigeria, highlighting a 'triglottic configuration' that reflects the country's administrative tiers. Through observational studies and analysis of campaign materials, it reveals that participants are acutely aware of their language choices, which align with specific media types—oral, print, and broadcast—associated with different administrative levels. This choice not only facilitates communication but also plays a crucial role in shaping relationships vital to the electoral process.