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conversational analysis as an effective and active strategy in social interactions CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0. Background to the Study Language is an essential tool in the course of human activity. Myriad of scholars have made rigorous attempts to study and understand the phenomenon of language across different levels, and different contexts. Before further explications on those levels of language analysis, and the eventual focus of this study, it is imperative to look at some of these definitions of language. John Algeo (2010) defines language as “a system of conventional vocal symbol by means of which human beings communicate emotions, ideas through voluntarily produced signs”. This definition emphasizes some important notions viz., “system”, “convention”, and of course “communication”. In the same vein, Crystal (1993) defines language as “human vocal noise (or its graphic representation in writing) used systematically and conventionally by a community for purpose of c

Drama: its origin, growth and development The word “drama” is derived from the Greek word “dran” means to do, to perform; a kin to Greek “drainein” means to be ready, to do and technically it means deed, action on the stage. This meaning indicates that it has a particular relation with action. A cursory glance at its history clearly shows that since its inception, action has been an integral part of it. Drama is neither the name of statements in dialogue nor just a collection of characters as well as events nor is it just neither entertainment nor philosophy. Somewhere it is meant for purification of hearts and somewhere for salvation. Its elements, on the one hand include character, plot, and dialogue and color while on the other hand stillness, sound, light. So, it is difficult if not impossible to define Drama in brief.

CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Introduction Communication plays a crucial role in functioning of reference unit effectively in the library. Consciously it involves sharing of ideas, feelings, thoughts, and many other things that humans share. In fact, what the reference unit requires mainly is communication. It is an inseparable, essential and continuous process just like the circulatory system in the human body. Ojomo (2004) defined communication as the process of sharing ideas, feelings, thoughts and messages with others.  While Rothwell (2001) also sees communication as a transactional process of sharing meaning with others.  Kemoni (2004) citing Ojiambo avers that communication involves the giving and receiving of information, signals or messages by talk, gestures and writing. As a result, communication effectiveness becomes a very vital factor in determining the efficiency with which reference unit performs as a whole. When two or more people are in the same place and are aware of ea

CHAPTER ONE 1.1    Introduction Communication plays a crucial role in functioning of reference unit effectively in the library. Consciously it involves sharing of ideas, feelings, thoughts, and many other things that humans share. In fact, what the reference unit requires mainly is communication. It is an inseparable, essential and continuous process just like the circulatory system in the human body. Ojomo (2004) defined communication as the process of sharing ideas, feelings, thoughts and messages with others.  While Rothwell (2001) also sees communication as a transactional process of sharing meaning with others. Kemoni (2004) citing Ojiambo avers that communication involves the giving and receiving of information, signals or messages by talk, gestures and writing. As a result, communication effectiveness becomes a very vital factor in determining the efficiency with which reference unit performs as a whole. When two or more people are in the same place and are aware of each other