A Web-Based Electronic Learning of Local Nigerian Language; A Case of Ogba Language In Rivers State
- February 4, 2021
- Posted by: RSIS Team
- Categories: Computer Science and Engineering, Education, IJRSI
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VIII, Issue I, January 2021 | ISSN 2321–2705
A Web-Based Electronic Learning of Local Nigerian Language; A Case of Ogba Language In Rivers State
Matthias, Daniel1, Nwaogwu, Onyekachi Best2, Igiri, Chima Godknows3
1,2,3 Department of Computer Science, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Language is a unique identity to every community in Nigeria, English has been a major communication medium in schools and high intuitions of learning. Over time this has posed as a threat on the indigenous languages in Nigeria were Ogba language is the primary focus, as this locally spoken languages will no longer exist based on the rapid growth of the English language in the local communities. There is this fear that Nigeria indigenous language is been traded off for English language as a major means of communication due to colonization.
This work is focused on the design and implementation of a web-based electronic learning system of Ogba language. The Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Methodology was adopted, the system is modelled with Unified Modelling Language and developed using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL scripting language and MySQL as the database. This web-based application enables prospective learners to learn the language at their convenience in respective of location, in order to arrest the extinction that looms over the language.
Keywords: e-learning, translation system, Ogba language, English language.
1. INTRODUCTION
As English language gains more prominence in both official and private circles in the country, ominous signs stab Yoruba, Igbo, Ogba and many other indigenous languages as less and less native speakers are not able to achieve fluency in their mother tongues, thus exposing the local languages to dangers of extinction in not too distant future. Language is a cultural identity; is one of the popular ways outside of dressing or food that makes it possible to identify people of a particular tribe. As much as the language of our colonial masters makes for better exchange of information and ideas, it has had an adverse effect on our local languages making some of them endangered.
