An African Journal of Arts and Humanities

Igwebuike AN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES ....academic excellence for positive change www.igwebuikejournals.com U N N I V A E I R T S N I T A Y T UMUNYA T I A ET V S E N I RT U C I EST S POT AS A Publication of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tansian University, Umunya Indexing Services Coverage & Publication Information Scientific Indexing Services RELEVANT WEB SEARCH CiteFactorAcademic Scientific Journals Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities © IGWEBUIKE: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities ISSN: 2488-9210 E-ISSN: 2504-9038 Published by: Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tansian University, Umunya Anambra State-Nigeria Typesetting : Altograde Nigeria Limited, Yola ....academic excellence for positive change Editorial & Advisory Board Editor - In - Chief Prof. Kanu, Ikechukwu Anthony, O.S.A Editor Tansian University, Umunya Anambra State Kanayor Louis Nwadialor, Ph.D [email protected] Nnamdi Azikiwe Univerity, Awka [email protected] [email protected] Managing Editor Ejikemeuwa J. O. Ndubuisi, Ph.D Manuscript Editor Tansian University, Umunya Anambra State Emmanuel Uche Kanu [email protected] Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola [email protected] Members Kolawole Chabi, Ph.D Ifeoma Obuasi, Ph.D Augustinian Patristic Institute, Rome University of Nigeria, Nsukka Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Ph.D Matthew Ananlogho, O.S.A, Ph.D University of Ghana, Legon Augustinian Institute of Philosophy, Makurdi Romanus Chukwuma Ejim Ph.D Adophus E. Amaefule, SDV, Ph.D Pontifical Lateran University, Rome University of Calabar, Calabar Caroline Mbonu H.H.C.J., Ph.D Ejikemeuwa J. O. Ndubuisi, Ph.D University of Port Harcourt, Tansian University, Umunya Port Harcourt Jude Onebunne, PhD Nneka Umera-Okeke, Ph.D Federal College of Education (Technical), University of Port Harcourt, Umunze Port Harcourt Anikwe Ferdinand, Ph.D Paul. T. Haaga, Ph.D Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization Federal University, Lafia (CBAAC), Abuja Chiugo C. Kanu, Ph.D Anetoh, Bonaventure Chike PhD University of Nigeria, Nsukka Tansian University Umunya Advisory Board Prof. Chima Korieh Prof. Egbeke Aja Marquette University, USA University of Nigeria, Nsukka Prof. Apollos Nwauwa Prof. B.A.C. Obiefuna Bowling Green State University, USA Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka Prof Edmund Ugwu Agbo Prof. Innocent Izuchukwu Asouzu International Bio-research University, Italy University of Calabar, Calabar Prof. Ada Uzoamaka Azodo Prof. J. I. Okonkwo Indiana University, Northwest Campus, USA Imo State Univeristy, Owerri Prof Michael Plaisent Prof. John U. Ganwari University of Quebec, Canada Veritas University of Nigeria, Abuja Prof. Martins Nkafu Nkemnkia Prof. Peter Bauna Tanko Pontifical Lateran University, Rome Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Prof. Nkechinyere Nwokoye Prof. Oby Okonkwor Nnamdi University, Awka Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka Prof. Madu Emeka Jude Prof. Philip C. Njemanze Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka International Academy of Astronautics About Igwebuike Preface Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities is a journal published by the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tansian University, Umunya- Nigeria. Igwebuike is purely dedicated to the publication of original academic papers in the areas of the Arts and Humanities. Results of research are presented as fresh theories, hypotheses, and analyses of new ideas or discoveries. Extensions of existing theories and review of books are also covered within the standard range of this journal. The journal has a vision to put Africa and African intellectuals on the global map. However, this does not imply that non-Africans cannot publish in it. The aim of founding Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities is to make it a world class academic journal with global brand recognition that would thrive on standard, quality and originality. It is published quarterly with a maximum of ten (10) articles including book reviews. Articles are welcomed from any of the following areas: Anthropology, cross-cultural studies, education, ethics, history, international relations, law, linguistics, methodology, philosophy, political science, population Studies, psychology, sociology, social welfare, literature, performing arts (music, theatre & dance), religious studies, visual arts, women studies etc. It would be preferred if articles for publication address issues from an African perspective. Submission of Manuscript All manuscripts must be original (hence, not under consideration anywhere) and submitted to the editor in Microsoft Word format via e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]. The entire work can range from two to fifty double-spaced pages with a concise title, abstract, and a standard scholarly citation: do not place page numbers or paper title (on each page) on the manuscript; articles (or parts of articles) in English and French will be considered. All submissions must list the author's current affiliation and contact points (location, e-mail address, etc.). The recommended referencing style is the APA format. Camera ready manuscripts will receive first preference in the publishing cycle. All manuscripts are peer-reviewed and those approved by the editorial board will be published. Generally, Editors should be able to reach a decision including recommending corrections if any or acceptance of any paper within two weeks of receipt which is communicated to the corresponding author subsequently. Authors are, therefore, advised to avoid needless correspondences. Contributors would receive a copy of the journal but additional copies may be obtained at a fixed price. All correspondences including subscription and sponsorship to the Editor via: [email protected] or [email protected]. Review and Publication Process A full double-blind refereeing process is used that comprises the following steps. } Paper is sent to 2 reviewers for review. The reviewers' recommendations determine whether a paper will be accepted / accepted subject to change / subject to re-submission with significant changes / rejected. } For papers which require changes, the same reviewers will be used to ensure that the quality of the revised paper is acceptable. } If the paper is accepted by the reviewers, author(s) will be notified to pay the author fee. } Acceptance letter will be provided after the payment has been made. } Author/Corresponding Author will be notified about the possible date of publication (both online and print) } One hard copy of the published journal (Print) for each article will be sent to the author/corresponding author. } The review process takes maximum of two weeks. Copyright Copyright for article published in Igwebuike are retained by the author(s), with first publication rights granted to the journal. The journal/publisher is not responsible for subsequent uses of the work. It is the author's responsibility to bring an infringement action if so desired. Subscription Please e-mail your subscription order (only for print copy) to the editor at [email protected] or [email protected] Contact Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies, Tel: +234-8036345466 Tansian University, Umunya. [email protected] Anambra State-Nigeria www.igwebuikejournals.com IGWEBUIKE: An African Journal of Arts and Humanies Vol.4 No.5, November, 2018 www.igwebuikejournals.com INTERACTIVITY IN THE NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA: THE CASE OF LANGUAGE LEARNING Adaobi Nwando Udeze Department of English Studies University of Port Harcourt Nigeria & Michael Alozie Nwala Department of English Studies University of Port Harcourt Nigeria Abstract The interaction hypothesis states that the development of language proficiency is promoted by interaction and communication. It further states that the conditions for second language acquisition are greatly increased when learners negotiate for meaning which occurs when there is a breakdown in communication. This study demonstrates that interaction is not only needed for second language acquisition but that it also has an impact on students' satisfaction in their overall learning experience. For this study, a structured questionnaire was used for data collection and was administered to 131 distance learning students at the Yenagoa and Port Harcourt learning centres of the National Open University of Nigeria. The simple percentage ratio was used in the analysis of the data obtained. The findings of this study show that there is indeed a relationship between interaction and students' learning experience; hence, the study recommends that, since distance learning by its nature cannot accommodate more frequent contacts with facilitators, interaction among students should be promoted and incorporated as a vital part of the mode of language learning in the National Open University of Nigeria. Keywords: Interactivity, NOUN, hypothesis, language acquisition and language learning A Publicaon of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tansian University, Umunya 1 2 Interacvity in the Naonal Open University of Nigeria: The Case of Language Learning Introduction The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is a tertiary institution in Nigeria that employs the distance instruction method. It was established because the capacity of the nation's tertiary institutions is insufficient to meet the increasing number of people seeking for admissions into the universities. It has become the nation's largest institution in terms of number of students (Jegede,

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