Prof. Greg Orji Obiamalu
Prof. Greg Orji Obiamalu is a PROFESSOR in LINGUISTICS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Greg Obiamalu is a Professor of Linguistics with specialization in syntax and Igbo grammar
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Address: | Linguistics, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | LINGUISTICS |
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Academic Qualifications
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2013) September, 2008 to January, 2013 PhD Linguistics (syntax) |
| 2 | University of Ibadan. (Master Degree, September, 1998) September, 1996 to April, 1998 MA Linguistics |
| 3 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 1994) January, 1990 to February, 1994 BA Linguistics/Igbo |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Visiting Professor on Sabbatical, Federal University Gashua, Yobe State November, 2018 to October, 2019 |
| 2 | Visiting Research Fellow, University of Legon, Ghana September, 2016 to November, 2016 |
| 3 | Visiting Research Fellow, University of Dar eslam, Tanzania October, 2013 to November, 2013 |
| 4 | Visiting Research Fellow, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London November, 2011 to January, 2012 |
| 5 | Lect 1 - Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2005 to Present |
| 6 | Teaching Assistant - Lecturer 11, University of Ibadan, Ibadan September, 1997 to June, 2005 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Uwaezuoke, H. A. & G. O. Obiamalu. (2017, March), "The effects of westernization and christianity-inflicted change on the Igbo language and culture", The Creative Artist, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 516-525 |
| 2 | Nweze, I. M. & G.O. Obiamalu. (2016, April), "Optional agreement patterns in Igbo", Open Journal of Modern Linguistics, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 97-104 |
| 3 | Greg O. Obiamalu. (2016, April), "The notion of case from traditional grammar to modern grammatical theories: A critical historical review", Journal of Advances in Linguistics, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1124-1134 |
| 4 | Greg O. Obiamalu. (2014, July), "Negation and v-movement in Igbo: A minimalist perspective", SKASE Journal of Theoretical Linguistics, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 42-58 |
| 5 | Obiamalu G.O & L.C. Nkamigbo. (2014, May), "Phonological adaptation of loanwords into Mada: An optimality theory account", Journal of Linguistics and Language in Educationin Education, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 22-36 |
| 6 | G. O. Obiamalu & D. U. Mbagwu. (2014, July), "Semantax of v+nye verbal complex in Igbo", Journal of West African Languages, Vol. 41, (Issue 2), pp 33-42 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "AHP Postdoctoral fellowship" (May, 2016 to July, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by American Council of Learned Societies |
| 2 | Awardee: "AHP Dissertation completion fellowship" (May, 2013 to June, 2014). Completed sponsored grant by American Council of Learned Societies |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages: Perspective Conference", (Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA.), 30th October, 2019 to 3rd November, 2019; USA |