Dr. Chinenye Loyce Okoye
Dr. Chinenye Loyce Okoye is a SENIOR LECTURER in LINGUISTICS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Chinenye Loyce Okoye is lecturer in the Department of Linguistics/Chinese Studies. Her area of specialization are Cognitive Linguistics, Translation Studies, Sociolinguistics and Chinese Studies, and Semanttics. She enjoys reading,traveling and collaborative research.
Personal Information
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Address: | Linguistics, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | LINGUISTICS |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2021) October, 2010 to September, 2021 Ph. D Linguistics Cognitive Linguistics |
| 2 | National Open University of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2017) February, 2016 to January, 2017 Post Graduate School Diploma In The Education PGDE |
| 3 | University of Jos. (Master Degree, October, 1995) June, 1991 to September, 2021 M. A Linguistics Linguistics |
| 4 | University of Jos. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1990) September, 1986 to August, 1990 B. A Linguistics Linguistics |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | PG supervisor, department of linguistics September, 2018 to Present |
| 2 | Dual Appointment, department of linguistics /department of Chinese studies September, 2017 to Present |
| 3 | undergraduate Project Coordinator of Detp of Chinese Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University July, 2017 to July, 2018 |
| 4 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe Universitty September, 2016 to September, 2009 |
| 5 | Deputy Director, Nnamdi Azikiwe University July, 2016 to August, 2018 |
| 6 | Deputy Director, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2016 to July, 2018 |
| 7 | Deputy Director, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2015 to June, 2018 |
| 8 | Deputy Director, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2015 to May, 2018 |
| 9 | Head of Department/Coordinator of Detp of Chinese Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 2014 to June, 2018 |
| 10 | Deputy Director/ HOD, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2014 to August, 2018 |
| 11 | Head of Department/Coordinator of Detp of Chinese Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2013 to September, 2018 |
| 12 | Head of Department/Coordinator of Detp of Chinese Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2013 to September, 2018 |
| 13 | Deputy Director, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2013 to July, 2018 |
| 14 | Deputy Director, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2013 to March, 2018 |
| 15 | Assistantt Lectturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe Universitty September, 2005 to September, 2006 |
| 16 | Part-Time Lectturer, Universitty of Jos September, 1992 to September, 1995 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | M.O. Okoye, C.L, Onwuegbuchulam. (2015, September) Entrepreneurial Language and Communication in the 21st Century.: The Nexus Brystev and Publishers, Nkpor., pp 497-507 |
| 2 | Ahamefula, Ndubuisi Ogbonna,Okoye, Chinenye Loyce. (2013, July) Globalization and acculturation: Focus on Igbo language and culture. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing;, Vol. -1, (Issue -1), pp 52 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Okoye, Chinenye Loyce , Ahamefula, Ndubuisi Ogbonna & Onwuegbuchunam Marcellus O.. (2018, July) POLITICS AND SOCIAL STABILITY: A STUDY OF LANGUAGE AND ETHNICITY |
| 2 | Ndubuisi Ahamefula, Chinenye Okoye & Amarachi Arungwa. (2017, March) Broadcasting in African Languages: the case of the Igo Language , (Issue 12) |
| 3 | Chinenye. L. Okoye, Joy. O. Uguru, & R. I. Okorji. (2016, May) Igbo and Chinese personal names: A socio-semantic analysis , Vol. 4, pp 84-95 |
| 4 | Onwuegbuchulam M.O, Okoye C.L. (2013, October) Civic interest, Human rigths and Nation Building Awka, Faculty of Arts. Unizik Publications, Vol. -1, pp 1- 11 |
| 5 | Okoye Chinenye Loyce. (2009, October) Language and Politics: A case of Language (AB)use in Nigerian Politics Rex Charles and Patrick Ltd. Booksmith House, Harmony Place., pp 442-448 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okoye Chinenye Loyce , Tishene Eseoghene Onyebuchi. (2026, May), "Language, Power and Political Persuasion; A Critical Discourse Analysis of the 2023 Delta State Gubernatorial Campaign Speeches", Journal of Chinese & African Studies (JOCAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 58- 65 |
| 2 | Chinenye Loyce Okoye. (2025, May), "A Semantic Study of Igbo Proverbs of Advice", Journal of Chinese & African Studies (JOCAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 18- 34 |
| 3 | Okoye Chinenye Loyce. (2024, June), "A COMPARISON OF ANALOGICAL MAPPINGS IN IGBO AND CHINESE SHEEP IDIOMS", Journal of Chinese & African Studies (JOCAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 15 |
| 4 | okoye Chinenye Loyce. (2023, October), "A Comparison of Dog Metaphor in German, Igbo and Chinese", JOURNAL OF CHINESE & AFRICAN STUDIES (JOCAS)), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 14-24 |
| 5 | Okoye Chinenye Loyce. (2022, March), "contrasts between Igbo and Chinese consonantal phonemes and the pedagogical implications", Journal of Chinese and African Studies (JOCAS), Vol. -1, (Issue -3), pp 10 - 16 |
| 6 | Chinenye Loyce Okoye, Emmanuel Chibuzor Ozioko, Chika Ezeudo. (2021, February), "Cultural Exchange and Acculturation at Confucius Institute, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", JOURNAL OF CHINESE & AFRICAN STUDIES (JOCAS), Vol. 1, (Issue -1), pp 30-39 |
| 7 | Okoye C.L, Ezeudo, C & Ozioko, Emmanuel. (2020, April), "Cultural Exchange and Acculturation at Confucius Institute, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", Journal of Chinese and African Studies (JOCALS), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 30-39 |
| 8 | Okoye, Chinenye Loyce. (2020, February), "Gender and power relations in the language of Sino-African proverbs: A critical discourse Analysis", The Creative Artist: A Journal of theatre and Media Studies, Vol. -1, (Issue 3) |
| 9 | Ahamefula N. O, Udechukwu, C.N,Okoye C.L. (2019, September), "Ntuchaa Asusu ndi no n'akptariko uka di n'etiti onye isi ala Muhammadu Buhari na praimminista David Cameron.", Ekwe Jonal, Vol. -12, (Issue -1), pp 24 |
| 10 | A U Umeodinka, C L Okoye. (2018, December), "[PDF] from ezenwaohaetorc.org Mmekpa ahụ ndị nne na nna na-enye asụsụ Igbo n’oge ugbu a", Odezuruigo, Vol. -2, (Issue -2), pp 51- 92 |
| 11 | IAhamefula N. O Onwuegbuchulam M, Okoye C.L. (2018, October), "comparative Education in the 20th Centaury: Ethics and Innovative Practices.", nternational Journal of Artts and Humanities, Vol. -2, (Issue -2), pp 84-89 |
| 12 | Okoye, Chinenye Loyce , Ahamefula, Ndubuisi Ogbonna & Onwuegbuchunam Marcellus O.. (2017, October), "Phonic(S) Sound Pattern: A Preliminary Study In Poetry", Journal of the Acoustical Society of Nigeria(JASON), Vol. 4, pp 6-13 |
| 13 | Umeodinka Aloysius U, Okoye Chinenye Loyce. (2016, August), "ETHNOGRAPHY OF COMMUNICATION: THE IGBO TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE PERSPECTIVE", Journal of Modern European Languages and Literature (JMEL), Vol. 5, pp 191--207 |
| 14 | R.I. Okoye, C.L, Uguru, J.O, & Okorji. (2016, November), "Igbo and Chinese Personal Names: A Socio-semantic Analysis.", Nsukka Working Papers in Language and Literature, Vol. 4, pp 84-95 |
| 15 | R.I. Okoye, C.L, Uguru, J.O, & Okorji. (2016, September), "Contrastive Study of Igbo and Chinese Vocalic Phonemes", Nsukka Working Papers in Language and Literature, Vol. -4, pp 62-72 |
| 16 | NDUBUISI O. AHAMEFULA, CHINENYE L. OKOYE, MARCELLUS O. ONWUEGBUCHUNAM, BENITA C. UZOIGWE, OGECHUKWU M. NNEJI. (2014, March), "PRELIMINARY STUDY ON THE USE OF SOUND AND ACOUSTICS IN IGBO CULTURAL COMMUNICATION", Innovare Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 19), pp 35-39 |
| 17 | Ahamefula, Ndubuisi Ogbonna,* Udechukwu Chinwe, Okoye, Chinenye Loyce. (2014, October), "Language Teaching Methodology: Historical Development and Contemporary Issues", Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. -5, (Issue 15), pp 66-73 |
| 18 | Okoye Chinenye L, Onwueguchunam M..O,& Ahamefula N.O. (2013, June), "Linguisttics Rights: An Imperative for Indigenous Language Development t towards Rural Enterpreneural Enhancement.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 15), pp 63-67 |
| 19 | Okoye Chinenye L, Onwueguchunam M..O,& Ahamefula N.O. (2013, June), "Linguisttics Rights: An Imperative for Indigenous Language Development t towards Rural Enterpreneural Enhancement.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 15), pp 63-67 |
| 20 | Okoye Chinenye L, Onwueguchunam M..O,& Ahamefula N.O. (2013, June), "Linguisttics Rights: An Imperative for Indigenous Language Development t towards Rural Enterpreneural Enhancement.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 21 | Ndubuisi Ogbonna Ahamefula, Chinenye Loyce Okoye, Marcellus O Onwuegbuchunam. (2013, September), "Linguistic Rights: An Imperative for Indigenous Language Development towards Rural Entrepreneurial Enhancement", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 16), pp 63-67 |
| 22 | Marcellus Onwuegbuchunam, Loyce Okoye. (2012, September), "Gender Equality in the Dispensation of Democratic Governance", The Humanities and Good Governance, pp 795-801 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | C.L Okoye. "Similarities and Differences between China and Nigeria", (Others, 2017 October) |
| 2 | C.L Okoye. "Cultural ttips on Chinese and Igbo", (Others, 2016 October) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "an investigation into the attitudes towards towards the foreign language courses in the linguisttics students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (2024). Completed Masters project by Korie Ifeoma Jennifer (2020005001FB) |
| 2 | "Retirement Phobia among the clergy of the Anglican province on the Niger ; a search for solution." (2023). Completed Masters project by mozie, Christian Chukwuka (2018096015F) |
| 3 | "A Cross-Dialectal Study of Ideophonic Pairing in Igbo." (2022). Completed Masters project by Okoroji, Chibuzo Oluebube (2020056001F) |
| 4 | "an investigation into the attitudes towards towards the foreign language courses in the linguisttics students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (2024). Completed Masters project by Korie Ifeoma Jennifer (2020005001FB) |
| 5 | "Verbal Hyegiene in Social Media Political Discourse of Spokespersons of 2023Presidential Candidates" (2024). Ongoing Doctorate project by Akporokah, Josephine. O (2019027006FA) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "hyperlink" (May, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science" (March, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "International Journal of L ANGUAGE & L AW" (September, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science" (January, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science" (March, 2024) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science" (August, 2024) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies" (May, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "appointment as external examiner, UNN" (November, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "PG external Examiner" (August, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner for undergraduate students (UNN)" (December, 2024 to December, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | academic and admnistrative/ Member, "Department of Chinese studies NUC Acreditattion committee" (November, 2022) |
| 2 | Academic and admistrative/ Head of Department., "Department of Chinese studies NUC Acreditattion committee" (May, 2017) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head of Department, "Department of chinese Studies" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | supervision/ Pg, "PG Committee" (April, 2024) |
| 3 | PhD.Internal- Ecternal Examiner, "PG Committee" (May, 2024) |
| 4 | HOD, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka/ Department of Chinese studies" (September, 2024) |
| 5 | academiv and admnistrativemember, "quality assuarance committee" (June, 2023) |
| 6 | member, "Appraissal Committee" (September, 2022 to September, 2023) |
| 7 | supervision/ Pg, "department of linguistics" (June, 2022 to March, 2023) |
| 8 | administrative/ member, "Department of Chinese studies NUC accreditation committee" (June, 2022 to December, 2023) |
| 9 | academic and admnistrative/ Member, "Department of Chinese studies NUC accreditation committee" (November, 2022 to June, 2023) |
| 10 | administrative/ member, "Appraissal Committee and Welfare Committee" (September, 2021 to September, 2022) |
| 11 | Logistics/member, "Ogbalu Memorial Lecture Committee" (April, 2021 to April, 2022) |
| 12 | supervision of Pg programmes/ Pg supervisor, "PG supervisor for Department of Linguistics / Chinese studies" (September, 2021) |
| 13 | member, "Arts Substance Committee" (September, 2019 to September, 2021) |
| 14 | Election / Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 15 | Dual Appointment/ lecturer, supervisor, "department of linguistics /department of Chinese studies" (September, 2017) |
| 16 | academiand admnistrative/ Head of Department, "Department of Chinese studies NUC accreditation committee" (January, 2017 to June, 2017) |
| 17 | Participant from Arts and CI/ Deputy Director, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University/ Xiamen University Academi Staff Exchange Tour/ Programme" (June, 2017 to July, 2017) |
| 18 | Leader of the Team/ Deputy Director, "Chinese Bridge Compettion at Confucius Institute,University of Lagos" (May, 2017 to June, 2017) |
| 19 | Coordinator, "Department of Chinese Studies" (January, 2015 to September, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Translators and Interpreters" - 146 (member since 2017), https://www.nitinigeria.com |
| 2 | Full Member, "ISA" - N/A (member since 2015), http://igosttudiesassociattion.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "APNILAC" - N/A (member since 2014), http://nico.gov.ng |
| 4 | Full Member, "Acoustical Society of Nigeria" - N/A (member since 2013), http://acousticsnigeria.org.ng |
| 5 | Full Member, "Igbo Language Associattion of Nigeria" - N/A (member since 2010), http://wocal.com |
| 6 | Full Member, "LAN" - N/A (member since 2008), http://www.quora.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2026 Faculty of Arts International Hybrid Conference", (Faculty of Arts Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 19th February, 2026 to 20th February, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka , Anambra State |
| 2 | "confeence", (DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND AFRICAN LANGUAGES FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA), 15th October, 2023 to 19th November, 2023; Lokoja |
| 3 | "conference", (WALS & LAN), 10th March, 2023 to 20th March, 2023; Ibadan |
| 4 | "maiden international Conference", (dDepartment of Linguistics,unizik awka.), 22nd March, 2022 to 25th March, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka |
| 5 | "A Comparison of German Igbo and Chinese Dog Metaphor", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OFTEACHERSOFGERMAN (NATOG)), 14th July, 2021 to 15th August, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka |
| 6 | "4tth International Conference", (Acoustic Society of Nigeria), 10th May, 2020 to 10th June, 2020; University of Nigeria, Nsukka. |
| 7 | "2017 Annual international faculty conference", (Facuity of Arts & chinese research centre of Nigeria, Confucius Institute, NAU), 5th October, 2017 to 1st April, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka |
| 8 | "Linguistics association of Nigeria", (Linguistics association of Nigeria), 11th February, 2015 to 11th June, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "UNESCO 6th Round Table", (UNESCO Chair in Education of the UA.), 12th September, 2024 to 12th September, 2024; Zoom |
| 2 | "the fourth program in chinese studies", (sinological development charitable foundation, china academy of translators, chang chi college, department of philosphy, eking university, school of oriental studies, university of London.), 8th September, 2019 to 8th September, 2019; summer program |
| 3 | "adxanced digital appreciation programme for tertiary institution (ADAPTI)", (Digital Bridge Institute), 5th August, 2017 to 5th December, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka |
| 4 | "Reimaging Manuscript Writing in the Era of AI", (CHISQUARES), Zoom |
| 5 | "Building the foundation on EAP in Nigerian orgaizations:The role of Universities.", (EAPA- Nigeia & PG school), PG school, Unizik, Awka |
| 6 | "teaching and learning methodology of translation in Nigeria", (Nigeia Institute of Translators and Interpreters (NITI)), Abuja |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "the fourth program in chinese studies (Group Project)", (sinological development charitable foundation (SDCF)), 7th December, 2019 to 7th December, 2019; Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| 2 | "unity in Diversity: One Language Endless Opportunities", (Department of Chinese Studies), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Using Narrative Inquiry in Linguistic Research", (Linguistics Pedagogy Webnar), 1st April, 2024 to 1st April, 2024; Webnar |
| 2 | "Writing without plagiarism and proper citations using mendeley", (reseacher academy on campus), 1st April, 2024 to 1st April, 2024; Webnar |