Ákụ́òyíbó Nsugbe Journal of the School of Languages

Novels and the Transformation of Society through Creative Arts: Prospects and Challenges

Ngozi Gloria Adunchezor — 2025-12-08

Creative arts, grouped mainly into visual, performing and literary arts, have the potentials of transforming the education sector in particular and the society as a whole. This study focuses on novels, which are integral parts of literary arts. The study seeks to show that novels are mechanisms for transforming society. The study is grounded in Vygostsky’s Theory of Creativity, which postulates that creativity is the base of art and science, and every human being is innately creative. Leaning on the theory, this study argues that although every human being possesses creativity from which novels are produced, not everyone has the creativity for writing novels. It also argues that novels, as products of creativity, are capable of transforming society. Data are sourced from observation, introspection and library and internet secondary sources. Descriptive survey, content analysis and interpretive tools are employed. The analysis shows that novels have caused as well as introduced new world orders, innovations, changes in practices, education and ways of doing things, and so on, which constitute the prospects. The attendant issues or matters arising from all that novels bring to place in society constitute the challenges. The study concludes that novels, like other creative arts, offers society wide range of transformative prospects that outweigh the challenges they pose to society. It charges all and sundry to duly harness the transformative potentials of novels by being deeply engaged in them as writers or audiences of novels or both.

Stylistic devices in G. I. Nwaozuzu’s Ome Ihe Jide Ofo

Joyce Ifeoma Obidiebube — 2025-12-08

The study focuses on stylistic devices used by playwrights in Igbo drama. The objective of the study was to identify the linguistic and non-linguistic devices used by G. I. Nwaozuzu in Ome ihe jide Ọfọ. The research design used was descriptive survey. Document observation of text related to the subject matter was used to retrieve the primary data for analysis. Secondary data was sourced through the internet and other sources. Expert purposive sampling technique was used to select Ome ihe jide ọfọ for the study. The study shows that the playwright used linguistic devices like repetition and non-linguistic devices like the structure of the play to beautify his artistic work and effectively communicate his theme to the audience. The study is significant because it will make the text easy and more understandable to readers.The study concluded that the use of stylistic devices makes artistic work more powerful, activating, inviting and beautiful. It recommends that the playwrights should master stylistic devices and incorporate them in their writing to make their artistic unique and more interesting.

Exploring Language-Based Techniques for Mitigating the Alarming Rate of Examination Malpractice in Primary Schools in South- eastern Nigeria

Martha Chinonye Ekwosianya — 2025-12-08

The study explores language – based techniques for mitigating the alarming rate of examination malpractice in primary schools in the South - eastern region of Nigeria. It provides evidence about the effects examination malpractice has on primary education in the south - east using Anambra and Imo states as case studies. The study carries out this research using the descriptive survey design, interviews and a validate questionnaire titled “Measures for Mitigating Examination Malpractice in Primary Schools” (MMEMPS) which are developed in line with the research questions, and use to elicit information from the categories of the population. (teachers and pupils in these states). The statistical model of ascertaining measures, a combination of multi variant regression methods and statistical inference are used in analyzing data generated from the study. The result of the findings are generalized to the entire south east. The study recommends amongst others that Stylometry should be used to analyze styles to identify inconsistencies, which can indicate cheating.

Literature and Character Education: The Interdisciplinary Reflections in Chimamanda Adichie’s “Cell One” and “Tomorrow Is Too Far”

Chioma Felicitas Emelone — 2025-12-08

The interdisciplinary nature of literature cannot be refuted as its spreads transversely into many other disciplines. Being instructive in nature, it affects human behaviour, hence its interdisciplinarity with character education. With the use of two of Chimamanda Adichie’s short stories in The thing around your neck: “Cell One” and “Tomorrow is Too Far”, this paper examines the connectedness between literature and character education using Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis which explicates the concept of the tripartite psyche as the basis of the analysis. The study reveals that the integration of the knowledge of literature and character education, contributes to problem solving as regards children’s character development. It calls on parents to maximize their position in their children’s lives in serving as the Freudian superego which works against the drive of the id, and functions according to the morality principles

Akụkọ ifo dịka mkpanaka e ji akụzi ezigbo omume: mgbakwasị ụkwụ n’akụkọ ifo mbe na ezi na nwa agwọ na nwa awọ

Okechukwu S. Obiechina — 2025-12-08

Akụkọ ifo jupụtara n’amamihe pụrụ iche nke na-abawanye akọnuche ma bụrụkwa mkpanaka e ji akụzi eziomume n’ụwa.Ọ bara uru, ọkachasi n'ụlọakwụkwọ ntakara na prima makana ụmụaka na-esite na ya amụta ọtụtụ ihe nke ga-enyere ha aka ịkpa agwa ziri ezi. Ma taa,a na-eleghara ya anya,ọ bụ ya kpalitere nchọcha a. Ebumnuche nchọcha a bụ ịchọpụta ka akụkọ ifo ndị a họpụtara siri bụrụ mkpanaka e ji akụzi eziomume n’ụwa taa. Ndị nchọcha gbasoro usoro nchọcha kenkọwa wee mee nchọcha a.Ihe e ji mee nchọcha a bụ akụkọ ifo abụọ. Akụkọ ifo mbe na ezi na nwa agwọ na nwa awọ. N’akụkọ ifo mbe na ezi a chọpụtara, ajọ omume ịgbaziri ego ma jụ ịkwụghachi ya jupụtara n’ụwa taa. N’akụkọ ifo nwa agwọ na nwa awọ a chọpụtara na ụwa a dịbu mma na mbido mana ọ bụ ụmụ ụwa jiri obi ọjọọ were mebie ya. N’ikpeazụ, nwanchọcha tụnyere alo ka e lebaa anya n’ọmụmụ akụkọ ifo Igbo n’ihi na ọtụtụ ihe mmụta na ezi ndụmọdụ nke na-arụtụgasị aka n’ihe na-eme n’ụwa taa jupụtara na ya..

Consequences of ominous signs in selected Igbo novels

Josephine Nkiruka Okafor — 2025-12-08

The study focuses on ominous signs in selected Igbo novels. The objective of the study was to analyse consequences of ominous signs on the major characters in the selected Igbo novels. The research design used was descriptive survey. Document observation of texts related to the subject matter was used to retrieve the primary data was sourced through the internet and other sources. Expert purposive sampling technique was used to select two Igbo novels as sample for the study. The semiotic theory of Ferdinand De Saussure and communicative theory of S. F. Scudder are used to analyse the data. This study revealed that ominous signs exhibit deep meanings and attest the main characters in the novels. The study concluded that literary artists apparently use the consequences in their works with a view to documenting and preserving the Igbo cultural values for posterity.

The English Language as a vehicle for teaching and learning in Nigerian Schools

Vera Chioma Okoli — 2025-12-08

The researcher surveyed the role of the English language as a vehicle for teaching in Nigerian Schools. The research concentrated on basic schools in Anambra State. 10 primary schools were used as sample populations which were selected randomly in Orumba South. The researcher visited those schools and interviewed both teachers and pupils using three research questions which served as guides. She recorded her observations and findings. The qualifications of teachers and their ability to teach well were also researched upon. It was discovered that the area of specialization of a teacher plays a vital role in the effective delivery of his lessons. Also, his mastery of the English language helps a lot in his teaching. Some recommendations were made which would help to improve teaching and learning at the basic level of education in Nigeria. The researcher used observation and oral interview, collection and analysis of data as research design.

Teachers’ and Students’ Perception on the Effectiveness of Teaching English Language Through Informal School Club Activities in Junior Secondary Schools in Awka South, Anambra State, Nigeria

Ogechukwu Mary Nwanna — 2025-12-08

This research investigated teachers’ and students’ perception on the effectiveness of teaching English language through informal school club activities in some selected junior secondary schools in Awka South local government area of Anambra State. The study sampled five hundred participants. Purposive sampling technique was adopted to select six junior secondary schools that have functional informal school club activities in Awka South local government area of Anambra State. The research adopted two questionnaires on teachers’ perception on the effectiveness of teaching English language through informal school club activities and questionnaire on students’ perception on the effectiveness of teaching English language through informal school club activities. The reliability coefficients were 0.85 and 0.79. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency distribution, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Results indicated that Press club, Drama club, Literary and debating club, Reading club, Cultural club and NDLEA club were the available informal school club activities in the schools were effective in studying English Language. Teachers and students’ perception on the effectiveness of teaching English language through informal school club activities was positive. Based on the result of the findings, this study recommends that informal school club activities should be actively used as a medium of instruction, and a review of the curriculum to accommodate informal school club activities to enhance the teaching and learning process for a positive learning outcome in English language subject.

Rôle de la littérature dans la revalorisation des langues et cultures africaines: Une analyse de Reine Pokou de Véronique Tadjo

Ogechukwu Chinulu Uzor — 2025-12-12

This article explores the pivotal role of literature in the revitalization of African languages and cultures, focusing on Véronique Tadjo's novel, Reine Pokou: Concerto pour un sacrifice (2000). Despite the historical marginalization of African languages and cultures due to colonialism and globalization, literature offers a powerful medium for their preservation, promotion, and revaluation. Through an examination of Tadjo's narrative strategies, including her use of oral traditions, historical reinterpretation, and linguistic integration, this study demonstrates how Reine Pokou actively engages with Ivorian Abron culture and history. The novel not only brings to light a significant historical figure and her community's customs but also subtly encourages an appreciation for indigenous knowledge systems, artistic expressions, and the beauty of African languages. This analysis argues that such literary works are crucial in fostering a renewed sense of pride and identity among Africans and in challenging dominant Western narratives about the continent..