A SOCIOLINGUISTIC EXPLORATION OF LANGUAGE USE AND IDENTITY IN NOLLYWOOD: A STUDY OF FUNMILAYO RANSOME KUTI

Title: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC EXPLORATION OF LANGUAGE USE AND IDENTITY IN NOLLYWOOD: A STUDY OF FUNMILAYO RANSOME KUTI Authors: Adeola Omodele Ogunlade, Samuel Adebayo Omotunde and Omolade Bamigboye, Nigeria Abstract: This study explores language use and identity in Nollwood’s Funmilayo Ransome Kuti. The study hinges on the theories of Language Vitality and Domain of Language Behaviour. The research … Read more

AUTHORITY WITHOUT AUTHORITARIANISM: REDEFINING THE TEACHER’S ROLE AS FACILITATOR IN DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION

Title: AUTHORITY WITHOUT AUTHORITARIANISM: REDEFINING THE TEACHER’S ROLE AS FACILITATOR IN DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION Authors: Αmalia Moumouri, Greece Abstract: The contemporary educational landscape is marked by profound social, political, and cultural transformations that challenge traditional perceptions of authority, knowledge transmission and the professional role of the teacher. In democratic societies, educational authority can no longer be grounded in … Read more

THE TRANSLATABILITY OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FROM ENGLISH TO GREEK: LINGUISTIC, CULTURAL, AND TECHNOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS

Title: THE TRANSLATABILITY OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FROM ENGLISH TO GREEK: LINGUISTIC, CULTURAL, AND TECHNOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS Authors: Αmalia Moumouri, Greece Abstract: Medical terminology represents a historically rich and highly systematized domain of specialized language, shaped by the enduring influence of Greek and Latin as well as by contemporary English-dominated scientific discourse. This article examines the translatability of medical … Read more

DIGITAL LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY IN TEJU COLE’S EVERYDAY IS FOR THE THIEF

Title: DIGITAL LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY IN TEJU COLE’S EVERYDAY IS FOR THE THIEF Authors: Dr. Boussangue Kokou, Dr. Ware Youtema and Dr. Kpezou Kodjo Tchaa, Togo Abstract: This article analyses how Teju Cole’s Every Day is for the Thief (2014) redefines digital literacy in development contexts, challenging policy models that equate device access with empowerment. Using postcolonial … Read more

DEVELOPING A METAPHOR-BASED ECONOMIC-FINANCIAL VOCABULARY FRAMEWORK FROM ONLINE NEWS DISCOURSE FOR ENGLISH READING INSTRUCTION AT UNIVERSITIES

Title: DEVELOPING A METAPHOR-BASED ECONOMIC-FINANCIAL VOCABULARY FRAMEWORK FROM ONLINE NEWS DISCOURSE FOR ENGLISH READING INSTRUCTION AT UNIVERSITIES Authors: Dr Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Vietnam Abstract: The study aims to develop a conceptual metaphor-based economic and financial vocabulary framework from English news discourse to support reading comprehension instruction for university students. The study was conducted using a qualitative … Read more

THE INFLUENCE OF CHATGPT ON CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN WRITING AMONG RELIANT AND NON-RELIANT GRADE 10 STUDENTS

Title: THE INFLUENCE OF CHATGPT ON CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN WRITING AMONG RELIANT AND NON-RELIANT GRADE 10 STUDENTS Authors: Byron J. Mahilom, Nathalie Ann A. Acosta, Naomi P. Jabonete and Elma C. Sultan, Philippines Abstract: The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT has transformed writing instruction by providing immediate assistance in idea generation, … Read more

POSTCOLONIAL MIGRATION, WESTERNISATION AND IDENTITY FORMATION IN ABDULRAZAK GURNAH’S THE LAST GIFT

Title: POSTCOLONIAL MIGRATION, WESTERNISATION AND IDENTITY FORMATION IN ABDULRAZAK GURNAH’S THE LAST GIFT Authors: Osieka Osinimu Alao and Munkaila Aliyu, Nigeria Abstract: In recent times, migration has become a postcolonial leitmotif due to the unsettling and unnerving sociopolitical and economic snares ravaging African postcolonies. On a daily basis, Africans are forced to flee in droves from their … Read more

FREQUENCY AND PATTERNS OF LANGUAGE ALTERNATION AND LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Title: FREQUENCY AND PATTERNS OF LANGUAGE ALTERNATION AND LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Authors: Niña Ericka Mabini, Philippines Abstract: This study determined the frequency and patterns of language alternation and the level of language proficiency among senior high school students in Wright I District, Schools Division of Samar. Utilizing a quantitative research approach … Read more

REFLECTION OF MYTHOLOGY IN ODIA LITERATURE: A FEMINIST STUDY

Title: REFLECTION OF MYTHOLOGY IN ODIA LITERATURE: A FEMINIST STUDY Authors: Pratikshya Mohanty and Sonali Mishra, India Abstract: Odisha, a land of vibrant celebrations, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, ancient temples, and diverse communities. Odia Mythology serves as a unique blend of caste-based, tribal, and religious traditions. Beyond Hinduism, Odisha is primarily united by the … Read more