An Endonormative Model for the Teaching of the English Language in Nigeria.

Banjo, Ayo

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ERIC Number: EJ483570

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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An Endonormative Model for the Teaching of the English Language in Nigeria.

Banjo, Ayo

International Journal of Applied Linguistics, v3 n2 p261-75 1993

Applies two tests--local acceptability and international intelligibility--to four varieties of Nigerian English. Only one variety passes both tests, one that is associated with the most highly educated or sophisticated Nigerian speakers of the language and is intelligible internationally. (JP)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Research, Language Variation, Linguistic Theory, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria

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