Journal of Studies in Language, Culture and Society (JSLCS)
Volume 5, Numéro 2, Pages 13-27
2022-12-31

Language Matters In A Pandemic: Pragmatic Acts Analysis Of Selected Speeches Of The Nigerian Honourable Minister Of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire

Authors : Akinmusuyi Samuel .

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the various practs employed by Nigerian Honourable Minister of Health (HMH), Dr Osagie Ehanire in his speeches to connect with his audience with the intention of curbing the coronavirus pandemic. The specific objectives were to identify and examine the frequencies of pragmatic acts performed in the speeches of the HMH; and determine how the identified practs project the minister's message.

Keywords

Context ; Coronavirus ; HMH Dr Osagie Ehanire ; Practs ; Pragmatic acts theory