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
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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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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
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| 1 | Obiamalu Greg. (2015, February) Functional categories in Igbo Linguistic Association of Nigeria Landmark book series 5 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Uwaezuoke, H. A. & G. O. Obiamalu. (2023, March), "A pragmatic appraisal of the language of Covid-19 and ENDSARS", Ochendo: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 15-26 |
| 2 | Obiamalu, G. O. & I. E. Ofor. (2023, July), "Verbs of Cognition in Igbo: A reanalysis", Nigerian Journal of African Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 74 - 91 |
| 3 | Unaegbu, G. L., G. O. Obiamalu & D-M. A. Orji. (2023, April), "Language Attitude of Igbo Speakers: A comparative study of Igbo people at homeland (Awka) and in diaspora (Lagos)", Nigerian Journal of African Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 90 - 99 |
| 4 | Udoh, I., Ekpenyong, M., Urua, E.-A., Adeniyi, H., Obiamalu, G., Yusuff, A., Anyanwu, O., & Obikudo, E.. (2022, August), "A novel method for redefining language ecology and endangerment in Nigeria : – towards a geospatial solution", Journal of the Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa, Vol. -3, (Issue 3) |
| 5 | Ofor I. E., G. O. Obiamalu. (2022, March), "Uncensored language of social media news, videos and pictures as a source of insecurity in Nigeria, Anambra State Example", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages, Vol. 2, pp 180-198 |
| 6 | Chukaokeke C., G. Obiamalu. (2021, February), "Conversational implicatures of Whatsapp stickers chats of Unizik students.", PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 6, pp 32-51 |
| 7 | Uwaezuoke H. A., G. O. Obiamalu. (2017, January), "The effects of westernization and christianity- inflicted change on the Igbo language and culture", The Creative Artist, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 516-525 |
| 8 | Nkamigbo, L. C., G.O. Obiamalu. (2016, July), "Phonological differences and the Phonological Problems of Igbo Learners of Chinese.", IOSR Journal Of Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 21, (Issue 4), pp 52-61 |
| 9 | Mbagwu, Davidson U., Cecilia A. Eme, Linda C. Nkamigbo, Greg O. Obiamalu. (2016, October), "Litotic/Hyperbolic Paradigm in the Igbo Language: Preliminary Analysis.", Open Journal of Modern Linguistics, Vol. 6, pp 161-166 |
| 10 | Nwankwere, A.U.N, C. A Eme & G.O. Obiamalu. (2016, April), "‘Geminate’ consonants in Òwèré dialect of Igbo", SKASE Journal of Theoretical Linguistics, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 11 | Maduagwu G.O. & G.O. Obiamalu. (2016, May), "On tense, aspect and negation markings in Ogbahu dialect of Igbo", e, aspect and neUnizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 157-166 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | Obiamalu G. O.. (2013, November), "On the role of functional categories in code-switching: The Igbo-English examples", Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities (UJAH), Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 90-119 |
| 18 | Obiamalu Greg. (2013, September), "On the role of tone in Igbo negation", Journal of West African languages, Vol. 40, (Issue 2), pp 13-26 |
| 19 | Mbagwu D.U., Obiamalu, Greg O.C. (2009, June), "Documentation of African languages: A panacea for the negative effects of globalisation.", OGIRISI : New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 6, pp 86-892 |
| 20 | Obiamalu Greg and Mbagwu D. U.. (2008, August), "Motivations for code-switching among Igbo-English bilinguals: A linguistic and socio-psychological survey", OGIRISI: New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 5, pp 27-39 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
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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 |