SEMANTIC REDUNDANCY IN STUDENTS’ SPEECH ES : A CASE STUDY OF MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT, USMANU DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY SOKOTO

Abstract

In the context of language studies, semantics occupies the end continuum. Semantics is at the top level because it deals with communic ation and interpretation. The major problem is with the definition of the subject simpl y as the study of meaning . Meaning is the target/goal in language. In whatever we do, we try to get meaning. The challenge is trying to find the meaning of meaning itself Ogden and Richard (1923 ) said the major problem in semantics is try ing to control "w hat is meaning " . This project work i s concerned with the repetitions made by students while speaking. However, any issue raised here would be cons iderably discussed and illustrated with adequate examples. Thus the findings of this work will on the other hand add to the existing literature(s) on semantic redundancy as a localized contribution to knowledge .