The Journal of Arts, Humanities and Developments Studies and Research (JAHDSR)
Vol 1, Issue No.2, pp 1 – 12; June, 2019
Impact of Poor Reading Culture on Igbo Language
Odokara, Benadette C. & Nwankwo, Chinazom C.
Department of Igbo language, Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria
Email: odokarabenadette2018@gmail.com
Phone Number: 08050544923
Email: azomnwankwo@gmail.com
Phone Number: 07030696726
Abstract
Any tribe that toys with its language is calling for extinction of that language. Over the years, Igbo language has been facing a lot of problems in terms of its growth. Poor reading culture is playing an unhealthy role or impact on Igbo language. The impact of poor reading culture on Igbo language is to the manner in which Igbo people are neglecting their language. This paper examines the causes, the positive and the negative impacts of poor reading culture on Igbo language. The paper discovers that one of the major causes of poor reading culture in Igbo language is lack of interest in Igbo language. Finally, the paper gives some recommendations on how to improve reading culture in Igbo language.
Key words: Impact, Igbo language, reading, culture, and poor reading culture.