Prof. Geraldine Ifesinachi Nnamdi-eruchalu
Prof. Geraldine Ifesinachi Nnamdi-eruchalu is a PROFESSOR in ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
|  |
Staff Profile
Geraldine Ifesinachi Nnamdi-Eruchalu is a Professor of stylistics. She obtained a Bachelors of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in English at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in Anambra State, before proceeding to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in Enugu State where she got her PhD in English and Literary Studies. She teaches, supervises and mentors students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research interests include stylistics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics and discourse Analysis. Currently, she is researching on African Studies, with a slant on Oral Literature and African Culture. She is the author of An Introduction to General Linguistics. She is also well published in peer-reviewed indexed local and international journals, and has presented papers in national and international conferences. Geraldine I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu was the Head of the Department of English Language and Literature of the University from July 2016 to September 2019.
Personal Information
Email: | |
Phone: | |
Address: | English Language And Literature, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2016) July, 2008 to May, 2015 PhD English And Literary Studies English Language |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University,. (Master Degree, July, 2005) February, 2000 to December, 2004 M.A English Language |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, December, 2004) January, 1999 to December, 2004 M.A. Eng English Language |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1997) September, 1992 to September, 1997 B.A. English Language |
| 5 | Trans Ekulu Girls' Secondary School, Enugu. (GCE, June, 1990) January, 1990 to June, 1990 West African Examinations Council General Certificate On Education |
| 6 | Trans Ekulu Girls' Secondary School, Enugu. (SSCE, March, 1990) September, 1984 to October, 1990 West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate |
| 7 | Community Primary School, Nsude, Udi, Enugu State. (FSLC, October, 1987) January, 1978 to October, 1984 First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Ag. Head of the Department of English Language and Literature, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2016 to September, 2019 |
| 2 | Departmental Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2016 to July, 2016 |
| 3 | Department CEP Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2014 to October, 2016 |
| 4 | Departmental Sandwich Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2011 to October, 2012 |
| 5 | Coordinator, Use of English Courses, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2010 to January, 2010 |
| 6 | Coordinator, English Unit, Pre-Science Programme,, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2009 to September, 2010 |
| 7 | Examination Officer, School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2007 to October, 2015 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2012, January) An Introduction to General Linguistics (Second Edition) FAB Educational Books, pp 1-242 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2021, September) Common Errors in the Use of English Fab Educational Books, pp 162-190 |
| 2 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2021, June) Acquiring Effective Listening Skills/Techniques (Revised) , pp 11-27 |
| 3 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2015, September) Prepositions and Conjunctions Fab Anieh Nig Ltd, pp 63-72 |
| 4 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2011, June) The Place of Literature in Promoting Proficiency in English Fab Anieh Nig Ltd, pp 254-266 |
| 5 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2010, May) Documentation EFS Allied Publishers, pp 140-158 |
| 6 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2009, September) Speech Writing and Speech Delivery School of General Studies, pp 43-57 |
| 7 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2009, September) Agreement School of General Studies, pp 68-76 |
| 8 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2009, August) The English Idioms School of General Studies, pp 175-205 |
| 9 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2009, April) Phrases and Clauses , pp 73-85 |
| 10 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2009, April) The English Sentence , pp 100-110 |
| 11 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2009, April) Reading Comprehension and Summary Writing , pp 218-234 |
| 12 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2008, May) The Study of Meaning Fab Anieh Nig Ltd, pp 105-113 |
| 13 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2008, April) Summary Writing Rex Charles and Patrick Ltd, pp 28-39 |
| 14 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2007, July) Registers , pp 86-105 |
| 15 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2003, June) Essay Writing John Jacobs Classic Publishers, pp 261-282 |
| 16 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2002, May) Oral English John Jacobs Classic Publishers, pp 92-112 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2022, February), "Folk Songs and Social Realities: The Nsude Igbo Women Example", Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal., Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 366-385 |
| 2 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu, Favour Nwude. (2022, May), "A Speech Act Analysis of Selected Christian Hymns", IRE Journals., Vol. 5, (Issue 11), pp 113-121 |
| 3 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2022, December), "A Stylistic Analysis of Selected Igbo Oral Poems", Sarcouncil Journal of Arts and Literature ISSN(Online):, Vol. 1, (Issue -5), pp 10-22 |
| 4 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2021, August), "Anglicization of Written Igbo Personal and Place Names: A Sociolinguistic Study", Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 501-515 |
| 5 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2021, May), "A Critical Discourse Analysis of 2019 Political Posters of Three Gubernatorial Candidates in Imo State of Nigeria", Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies (AJELLS, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 164-171 |
| 6 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2021, December), "The Role of Literature in Achieving Proficiency in Language Use: The Case of ESL", Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, Vol. 3, (Issue 13), pp 27-35 |
| 7 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2021, June), "Virtual Education in Nigeria During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Prospects", International Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 140-153 |
| 8 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu, Mgbogu Charity. (2021, September), "A Stylistic Analysis of IPOB Speeches and Jingles against Anambra 2017 Gubernatorial Election", Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 71-78 |
| 9 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2018, July), "THE EXAMINER-CANDIDATE VIVA VOCE DISCOURSE: A STUDY OF FACE THREATENING ACTS AND POLITENESS THEORY IN A BILINGUAL SITUATION", Humanities and Social Sciences Review, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 33-44 |
| 10 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2018, August), "President Good Luck Jonathan’s ‘Nigeria must Unite against Boko Haram’: A Critical Discourse Analysis", Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-27 |
| 11 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2018, April), "Variations in Language Use: A Study of Advertising", The International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 11-16 |
| 12 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2018, April), "A Critical Discourse Analysis of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu’s Handover Message", Preorc Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 81-108 |
| 13 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2018, April), "A Sociolinguistic Study of the Emerging Trends in Igbo Personal Names", Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal (ASSRJ), Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 167-179 |
| 14 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2018, August), "Delineating the Language Features of War Speeches", English Literature and Language Review., Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 123-130 |
| 15 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2017, July), "Closing the Gap in the Use of English Courses in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions through ESP", Scientific Research Journal (SCIRJ), Vol. 5, (Issue 7), pp 15-21 |
| 16 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2017, July), "A Critical Discourse Analysis of Muhammadu Buhari’s Inaugural Speeches with a Focus on Pronouns", International Journal of Literature, Language and Linguistics (IJLLL), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 156-164 |
| 17 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2015, June), "A Critical Discourse Analysis of Rev. Fr. Prof. B.A.C. Obiefuna’s “Let’s Walk Together"", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 110-120 |
| 18 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2015, June), "An Analysis of the Linguistic Features of Billboard Advertising in Nigeria", JMEL (UNIZIK), Vol. 4, pp 16-31 |
| 19 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2015, July), "General Features of War Speeches", Modern European Languages and Literature (JMEL), Vol. 4, pp 93-118 |
| 20 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2015, June), "A Critical Discourse Analysis of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu’s “On Aburi we Stand”", IgboScholars International Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 78-96 |
| 21 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2012, April), "The Place of English in the Development of Nigeria", The Nigerian Academic Forum: A Multidisciplinary Journal, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 22 | Nnamdi-Eruchalu, G. I.. (2012, May), "Effective Communication: A Tool for Sustainable Agricultural Development in Nigeria", Multidisciplinary Journal of Academic Excellence, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 86-94 |
| 23 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2012, April), "Local Languages as a Precondition for Effective Governance in Africa", Academic Scholarship Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 81-88 |
| 24 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2012, December), "The Role of Textbooks in Effective Teaching and Learning of English as a Second Language", Nigerian Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 85-90 |
| 25 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2012, July), "A Study of the language of Kola nut in Traditional Igbo Setting", Academic Discourse: An International Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 169-180 |
| 26 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2012, April), "Learner Motivation: A Means of Achieving Proficiency among ESL Learners in Nigeria", The Intuition, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 158-166 |
| 27 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2009, November), "Promoting the Learning of English Language for Nigerian Growth and Productivity", Knowledge Review: A Multidisciplinary Journal, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 56-60 |
| 28 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2008, June), "Nigeria and Mother Tongue Education", Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies, Vol. 2, pp 188-193 |
| 29 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2007, September), "The Context of Utterance and its Role in Fixing the Meaning of Words", Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 9, pp 15-24 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2009, January), "Parallelism as a Linguistic Tool in Ezenwa Ohaeto's "A Chant at the Anthole", and "The Living and the Dead"", Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, pp 219-226 |
| 2 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. (2009, May), "Language and Social Identity: The Significance of Sobriquets of Married Igbo Women", Faculty of Art, NAU Awka, pp 416-424 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | G. I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu. "Re-invigorating Indian-African partnership on Education and Skill Development", (Others, 2022 July) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "A Speech Act Analysis of Selected Christian Hymes" (2018). Completed Masters project by Nwude, Favour Ebere 2015026012F |
| 2 | "Intertextuality as a Tool in Report Writing: An Analysis of Transcripts of Written Projects" (2019). Completed Masters project by Okpala, Chibuzo Nonyelum 2015026076F |
| 3 | "Nigerian Presidential Inaugural Speeches: A Stylo-Statistic Analysis" (2019). Completed Masters project by Nwabunze Donatus Chijioke 2009026037P (Co-supervised) |
| 4 | "Critical Discourse Analysis of 2019 APC and PDP Political Parties Manifestoes and Gubernatorial Candidates' Posters in Imo State" (2021). Completed Masters project by Onwuzurike, Tobechi Maria |
| 5 | "A Stylistic Analysis of IPOB Speeches, Posters and Jingles Against Anambra State Governorship Election" (2021). Completed Masters project by Mgbogu, Charity Egodi |
| 6 | "The Phonological Problems of the Educated Igbo Speakers of English: A Study of the Weak Forms" (2021). Completed Masters project by Nwabunwanne Igwediani |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "Awka Journal of English and Literary Studies" (June, 2018) |
| 2 | Chief Editor, "Journal of English language and Literature Conference" (March, 2018) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner" (September, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, Vice chancellor's Committee on University Printing Press and Bookshop Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2021) |
| 2 | Collation Officer in the 2019 General Elections, "Federal Republic of Nigeria" (February, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 3 | Proctor, "Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board" (April, 2019 to April, 2019) |
| 4 | Member harvest Committee, "Chapel of Redemption, Awka" (April, 2018 to December, 2018) |
| 5 | Appointment as Language Editor for Book of Research Compendium, NRCRI, "Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development" (February, 2017 to February, 2017) |
| 6 | Member of University Senate, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2016 to September, 2019) |
| 7 | Committee for the Resuscitation of AJELLS, "Department of English, NAU" (May, 2015 to June, 2016) |
| 8 | Judge in a Spelling Bee Competition, "Anambra State Government" (May, 2015 to May, 2015) |
| 9 | Member, Faculty of Arts Examination Misconduct Panel, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2014 to February, 2018) |
| 10 | Member, Finance Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2008 to September, 2010) |
| 11 | Assistant Coordinator, GSS 101 and 102 (Use of English I and II), "School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2006 to October, 2009) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Pragmatics Association of Nigeria" - PrAN/2021319 (member since 2022), https://pragmaticsng.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "2022 Faculty of Arts, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University International Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, Nigeria), 1st June, 2022 to 4th June, 2022; ETF Auditorium, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam |
| 2 | "5th PrAN 2022 International Conference cum Workshop (Pragmatics of Misrepresentation in Human Communication)", (Pragmatics Association of Nigeria), 10th May, 2022 to 13th May, 2022; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State |
| 3 | "Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Maiden International Conference", (Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 22nd March, 2022 to 25th March, 2022; Retreat Centre, Okpuno, Awka South LGA |
| 4 | "English Language and Literary Studies in Nigeria: Realities of the New Normal", (English Scholars Association of Nigeria (ESAN)), 13th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; University of Ilori |
| 5 | "Zurich Conference on Colonial and Postcolonial Language Studies: Changes and Challenges", (International Association for Colonial and Postcolonial Linguistics, University of Zurich), 4th June, 2018 to 6th June, 2018; University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland |
| 6 | "International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference", (International Journal of Arts and Sciences), 28th November, 2017 to 2nd December, 2017; University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany |
| 7 | "Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference (Humanities and Change Management)", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State;/ Chinese Research Centre of Nigeria / Confucius Institute, NAU), 10th May, 2017 to 13th May, 2017; Faculty of Arts Auditorium |
| 8 | "First Annual Conference of the Department of English Language and Literature", (Department of English language and Literature, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 7th June, 2016 to 11th June, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium, Awka |
| 9 | "Maiden Conference of the School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th May, 2016 to 28th May, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium, Awka |
| 10 | "Faculty of Arts International Conference", (Faculty of Arts , Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 6th May, 2009 to 9th May, 2009; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium, Awka |
| 11 | "Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State), 6th May, 2009 to 9th May, 2009; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium, Awka |
| 12 | "11th Annual National Conference of National Association for the Advancement of Knowledge (NAFAK)", (National Association for the Advancement of Knowledge (NAFAK), 9th March, 2009 to 13th March, 2009; Garba Square, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 13 | "African Literature in the 21st Century ( Prof. Ezenwa Ohaeto International Memorial Conference)", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State), 28th November, 2007 to 1st December, 2007; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium, Awka |
| 14 | "First Annual Conference/ Workshop on English Language : A Vehicle for Educational Development", (English Language Teachers' Association of Nigeria, Imo State Chapter Chapter), 20th November, 2007 to 22nd November, 2007; Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, Imo State |
| 15 | "Maiden Conference of English Language Teachers' Association of Nigeria (ELTAN)", (English Language Teachers' Association of Nigeria, Anambra Chapter), 7th November, 2007 to 7th November, 2007; CKC Onitsha |
| 16 | "African Studies in the 21st Century: The Nigerian Experience (In Honour of Prof. Adiele Afigbo", (School of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), Princess Alexandra Hall, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State |
| 17 | "1st International Conference 2019 of Prof. Ezenwa Ohaeto Resource Centre", (Prof. Ezenwa Ohaeto Resource Centre), Chike Okoli Entrepreneurial Centre, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Workshop on Short Story Writing", (Orient literary Group and British Council), 23rd May, 1996 to 23rd May, 1996; British Council Seminar Hall, Enugu |
| 2 | "2016 Nnamdi Azikiwe University Postgraduate Research Workshop (Train the Trainers)", (School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), Faculty of Arts Conference Room |