Abstract:
This proj
ect examined the sociolinguistics Analysis of Language
Used in Nigerian Markets: Implication of Language Education Policy in
Sokoto metropolis in Sokoto North. Data collected were subjected to the
descriptive analysis and sociolinguistics elements in the m
arket discourse
were pointed out. The data were obtained through questionnaire
administered in the selected markets in Sokoto metropolis. Two markets
were randomly selected for this research, questionnaire were
administered to the respondents and the buyer
s and sellers responded to
fifteen (15) point questionnaire respectively which formed the data
analysis and discussion in the project, and the researchers was able to
find out some valid factors. Finally, the scores of the respondents to the
questionnaire
were subjected to statistical analysis using tabulation and
descriptive techniques which involve the comparison of frequencies of
response were expressed as percentage of total frequency. Investigation
revealed that approximately 53% of the sellers are usi
ng Hausa, English
and Pidgin language to reach the suppliers of their goals and thereby
developed more interest in it. Majority of the buyers that were randomly
10
selected indicated that they find it very difficult to understand each
others, because they are
not speaking the same language, while some find
it easier. For instance 25% are using Hausa language to communicate in
the markets while 17% are using English language and 11% are using
Pidgin while 47% are using other languages.
The research concluded that those who are literate individual
among the buyers and the sellers should be given encourage to put more
effort on the speaking of English and Pidgin language most of the time,
while parent, educational policy markers, society
and community should
support the government to established Adult literacy servicer and
awareness should be given to the buyers able the sellers in the markets to
attend this programme after come back from the markets etc. In addition
the teacher to be empl
oyed should not based on qualifications alone, but
on their interest and competence of being able to speak fluent and teach
them in fluent manner, making use of appropriate instructional ma
