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Ethnography Of Communication Essay

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The research methodology used is Ethnography of Communication. This methodology “combines ethnography – the description and analysis of culture – with linguistics – the description and analysis of language” (Smart 2014, p. 151). As Pidgin English is a very unique way of communicating, this methodology allows for an in-depth analysis of the culture of Nigerians as well as the linguistic community of the Nigerian students in Pearson Institute of Higher Education (PI). Nigeria has vast cultural identities with many languages as well as dialects. Using Pidgin English is the one way that many Nigerians who speak different languages are able to communicate effectively with one another.
The participants used for the assignment are in the age range of 17-22, with some similar language backgrounds. Each participant has a mix of cultural and modern identities that influence who they are today. The reason Nigerians were chosen as the subject of study is as a result of the interest and fascination of many South Africans of the much used Pidgin English and the accent.

Below are the findings of the focus group for the research:
The common factor that brings Nigerians together are the languages, the culture (whether traditional or religious), the body movement when communicating, the volume when speaking (especially when there is excitement, or for emphasis), the music and the food. In answer to the question, what is your main language of communication? Participant A gave the answer

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