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Understanding Semantics, 2nd edition

Author: Sebastian Löbner

School: Federal University, Oye-Ekiti

Department: Arts and Humanities

Course Code: ELS101

Topics: Semantics, ambiguity, predication, verbs, logic, language comparison, cognition, formal semantics, sentence meaning, compositionality, descriptive meaning, connotations, lexemes, lexical ambiguity, compositional ambiguity, contextual ambiguity, deixis, determination, presuppositions, predication, verbs, nouns, adjectives, predicate logic notation, thematic roles, verbs, argument structure diatheses, aspect tense, logical basis, logical relations, sentential logic, meaning relations, synonymy, hyponymy, oppositions, lexical fields, meaning components, semantic features, semantic formulae, semantic primes, Barsalou frames, Japanese numerals

A Critical Account of English Syntax

Author: Keith Brown, Jim Miller

School: University of Ibadan

Department: Arts and Humanities

Course Code: LIN221

Topics: English Syntax, Grammaticality, Adjectives, adjective phrases, Adverbs, adverb phrases, Adverbial clause, clause, clause structure, clefts, complement clause, Non-finite clause, Preposition, prepositional phrase, Relative clause, sentence, verb, verb phrase, word classes

An Introduction to African Languages

Author: George Tucker Childs

School: University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Department: Arts and Humanities

Course Code: LIN246, LIN301

Topics: four phyla, Phonetics, phonology, Nasal processes, clicks, Syllable structure, Vowel harmony, Consonant alternation, tone, Morphology, Non-concatenative morphology, Noun class system, Verbal morphology, Verb extensions, argument structure, Syntax, semantics, Ideophones, negation, Predicate structure, Movement, Verb focus, predicate clefting, Serial verbs, Agreement phenomena, Consecutive tense, switch reference, Logophoricity, Language typology, historical linguistics, Diachronic typology, grammaticalization, Linguistics, archaeology, Language contact phenomena, Pidgins, creoles

African American English

Author: Lisa Green

School: National Open University of Nigeria

Department: Arts and Humanities

Course Code: ENG313

Topics: African American English, lexicons, lexicon structures, slang, Aspectual markers, verbal markers, Preverbal markers, phonology, Final consonant sounds, Devoicing, sound patterns, phonological patterns, speech events, verbal strategies, nonverbal communication expressions

A Grammar of Contemporary English

Author: Randolph Quirk, Sidney Greenbaum, Geoffrey Leech, Jan Svartvik

School: Edo University

Department: Arts and Humanities

Course Code: ENG121

Topics: English, sentence, verb phrase, Nouns, pronouns, noun phrase, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, prepositional phrases, adjuncts, disjuncts, conjuncts, apposition, sentence connection, complex sentence, verb, complex noun phrase, word-formation, stress, rhythm, intonation

A University Grammar of English Workbook

Author: RA Close, Randolph Quirk, Sidney Greenbaum

School: University of Ibadan

Department: Arts and Humanities

Course Code: ENG204

Topics: verb phrase, noun phrase, noun elements, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, simple sentence, adjuncts, disjuncts, conjuncts, coordination, apposition, ellipsis, sentence connection, complex sentence, verb, complex noun phrase

Introduction to Group Dynamics

Author: JK Mojoyinola

School: University of Ibadan

Department: Administration, Social and Management science

Course Code: SOW203

Topics: Group Dynamics, groups, personal goals, group goals, Group Development, Group Cohesion, leadership, leader, decision making, power influence, Verbal Communication, communication, non-Verbal Communication, group conflict

Basics of Communication and Interviewing skills in Family Medicine

Author: LO Odeigah

School: University of Ilorin

Department: Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health science

Course Code: FAMILY MEDICINE500

Topics: doctor–patient communication, skills of communication, Questioning, Listening, Patient Centered Consultation, Consultation, Verbal communication, Non-verbal communication, breaking bad news

Basic grammar summary

Author: Ekene ugwuanyi

School: University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Department: General studies

Course Code: GSP102

Topics: Grammar, lexicology, morphology, morpheme, structural grammar, transformational generative grammar, parts of speech, noun, verb, adjective, preposition, concord, idiom, figurative expression, literary usage, writing, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, report writing, letter writing, speech writing, book review, literary appreciation, literary evaluation, memorandum, verb forms

Introduction to Mass Communication

Author: Joseph Obe

School: National Open University of Nigeria

Department: Administration, Social and Management science

Course Code: MAC111

Topics: Mass Communication, Theories of Mass Communication, Models of Communication, verbal communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Intra Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Group Communication, Public Communication, Cross Culture, International Communication, Print Media, book publishing, broadcast media, narrowcast media, online media, Media Effects Theories

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