EXPLORING LINGUISTIC STRATEGIES IN NIGERIAN ENGLISH LITERATURE: EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS AND APPLICATIONS

This study delves into the educational implications of the 500-year history of the English language in Nigeria, a journey marked by extensive interaction between diverse cultural systems and civilizations. The contact between English, Nigerias indigenous languages, and Creole has resulted in a rich tapestry of linguistic, cultural, and infrastructural diversity. Central to this educational exploration is the analysis of linguistic strategies employed by Nigerian writers in their literary works and the pragmatic aspects these strategies reveal. Utilizing a corpus of quotations from novels by Nigerian authors, the study examines various techniques employed in ethnospecific texts, with a particular focus on English as the medium of expression. These ethnospecific texts serve as models for a new sociocultural reality, showcasing the dynamism of languages extending beyond their original geographical and cultural confines. This investigation provides insightful perspectives for language education, particularly in multilingual and multicultural contexts, highlighting the role of literature in understanding and teaching the complexities and nuances of language use in a globalized world.