Socio-cultural influences on effective English communication of Nigerian undergraduates

Abstract

The paper explores the socio-cultural factors affecting the English language use in  Nigerian tertiary institutions. Socio-cultural factors have come to bear heavily on  effective English use of most Nigerian undergraduates. Consequently, challenges  abound in the teaching and learning of English in Nigeria. This paper draws attention to such influences and elements affecting the communication process. The researcher emphasizes the interconnectedness of language and culture and their impact on  communication especially in the present era of digitization. Some of the issues  highlighted in the paper are: The interconnectedness of language & culture, use of English in tertiary institutions in contemporary Nigeria, the influence of socio-cultural factors on communication in English and strategies for improvement.

Key Words: Language, Digitization, Culture, and Communication