Prof. Chinelo Linda Nkamigbo
Prof. Chinelo Linda Nkamigbo is a PROFESSOR in LINGUISTICS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo, a Reader in the Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
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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 | National Open University of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2015) January, 2014 to December, 2014 PGDE |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2015) March, 2011 to March, 2014 PhD Linguistics Linguistics |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, August, 2010) April, 2007 to December, 2009 MA Linguistics Phonetics And Phonology |
| 4 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2002) March, 1998 to February, 2002 BA Linguistics |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairperson, Faculty of Arts Library Management Committee March, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Deputy Chairperson, University Students Welfare Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Chairperson, Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Staff Development Committee November, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Senior Lecturer, Federal University, Otuoke October, 2020 to April, 2021 |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, Federal University, Otuoke October, 2019 to September, 2020 |
| 6 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 7 | Anambra State Coordinator, National Language Policy Project, Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja May, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Deputy Director, Igbo Village and Centre for African Civilization, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2018 to September, 2019 |
| 9 | Undergraduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2017 to September, 2018 |
| 10 | Chairperson, Faculty of Arts Editorial Committee March, 2017 to March, 2019 |
| 11 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2016 to October, 2019 |
| 12 | Examinations Officer, Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2014 to September, 2015 |
| 13 | Undergraduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2014 to September, 2015 |
| 14 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2013 to October, 2016 |
| 15 | Examinations Officer, Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2013 to September, 2014 |
| 16 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2010 to October, 2013 |
| 17 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2009 to October, 2010 |
| 18 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2006 to December, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2019, May) Mada Phonetics and Phonology preliminaries |
| 2 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2019, May) Mada Phonetics and Phonology main text |
| 3 | Greg Orji Obiamalu, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2019, February) Basic Igbo: A conversational approach for L2 learners main text |
| 4 | Greg Orji Obiamalu, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2016, February) Basic Igbo: A conversational approach for L2 learners preliminaries |
| 5 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2011, June) A workbook of acoustic phonetics |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2015, July) Ayu plural morphology |
| 2 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo, Ngozi C. Agu. (2015, August) Documentation of dirge songs among the Amokwe Orji people of Nigeria |
| 3 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2013, April) An overview of language policy and planning in Nigeria |
| 4 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2012, October) Is Igbo a transitivizing or an intransitivizing language? |
| 5 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2011, June) The expression of nominal plurality in Eggon |
| 6 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2010, September) Phonology in language and globalization |
| 7 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, October) Linguistic assimilation as an instrument of language endangerment: The Jaba experience |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2022, March), "F0 declination in Igbo", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture |
| 2 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2019, May), "The sociolinguistics of Igbo personal names", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 45-63 |
| 3 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2019, June), "The sociolinguistics of Igbo personal names", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture |
| 4 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2018, March), "Fonoloji okwumbite: Okwu bekee batara n’asusu Igbo", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Igbo Studies |
| 5 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2018, October), "Vowel height, consonant type and the realization of the H tone in Igbo", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 6 | Bisilki, Abraham Kwesi, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2017, May), "A sociolinguistic and literary analysis of the proverb in Likpakpaln ‘Konkomba’", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture |
| 7 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo, Greg Orji Obiamalu. (2016, April), "Phonological differences and the phonological problems of Igbo learners of Chinese", Journal of Humanities and Social Science |
| 8 | Eyo Mensah, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2016, October), "All I want is your waist: Sexual metaphors as youth slanguage in Nigeria", Sociolinguistics Studies |
| 9 | 8. Mbagwu, Ugochukwu D., Cecilia A. Eme, Linda C. Nkamigbo, Greg O. Obiamalu. (2016, August), "Litotic/hyperbolic paradigm in the Igbo language: Preliminary analysis", Open Journal of Modern Linguistics |
| 10 | Eme, Cecilia A., Linda C. Nkamigbo, Benjamin I. Mmadike. (2016, August), "Igbo consonant confusion matrix: Issues on phonetic similarity", Mgbakoigba: Journal of African Studies |
| 11 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2015, September), "Intrinsic fundamental frequency in Igbo", Journal of West African Languages |
| 12 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2015, September), "Morpho-tonological classification of Igbo verbs", Journal of Linguistics and Language in Education |
| 13 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2015, March), "Conceptual metaphor analysis of Igbo youth language", The Creative Artist: A Journal of Theatre and Media Studies |
| 14 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2015, May), "A constraint-based account of Koring syllable structure", UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities |
| 15 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo, Greg Orji Obiamalu. (2014, September), "Phonological adaptation of loanwords into Mada: An optimality theory account", Journal of Linguistics and Language in Education |
| 16 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2014, September), "Nasalization, aspiration and labialization in Igbo dialect phonology", SKASE Journal of Theoretical Linguistics |
| 17 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2012, October), "Lexicostratigraphy: Tracing geographical location and linguistic change in Koring", Ogirisi: A New Journal of African Studies |
| 18 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2012, September), "Linguistic assimilation as an instrument of language endangerment: The Koring experience", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy |
| 19 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2012, September), "A socio-morphological analysis of Koring verbal greetings", AFREEV IJAH: An International Journal of Arts and Humanities |
| 20 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2012, October), "Mada stop consonants: An instrumental study", Nigerian Languages’ Studies: A Journal of Nigerian Languages |
| 21 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo, Cecilia A. Eme. (2011, July), "Igbo slang in Otu-Onitsha: Towards enriching the Igbo language", African Research Review: An International Multidisciplinary Journal |
| 22 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2011, October), "The challenges of Igbo language teachers in the 21st century", . International Journal of Education, Science and Public Policy in Africa |
| 23 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2011, August), "Experimental analysis of voicing contrast in Igbo", UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities |
| 24 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2011, September), "The challenges of forensic phoneticians in the 21st century Nigeria: The case for Igbo", Architects of the Intellect: A Multidisciplinary Journal Exploring the Frontiers of Knowledge |
| 25 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2010, July), "Tone and syllable structure in Jaba", International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences |
| 26 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2010, February), "A non-linear representation of Igbo vowels and phonological processes", Journal of Igbo Language and Linguistics |
| 27 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2010, August), "Phonology in teacher education in Nigeria: The Igbo example", African Journal of Teacher Education |
| 28 | LINDA CHINELO NKAMIGBO. (2010, June), "Phonology in teacher education in Nigeria: The Igbo example.", African Journal of Teacher Education (AJOTE), |
| 29 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo, Davidson U. Mbagwu. (2009, July), "Rhyme in tone languages: Insights from Igbo", Journal of Language Teaching and Learning, Nkuzi na Omumu Asusu |
| 30 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, October), "Lexical pluralization in Jaba", Journal of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria |
| 31 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, June), "Global perspectives on multilingualism: Concepts, issues, problems and prospects pertaining to Igbo", Arts and Social Sciences International Research Journal |
| 32 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, August), "Deixis and oppositions", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages |
| 33 | Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, May), "Feature geometry of Koring segments", UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities |
| 34 | Cecilia Amaoge Eme, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, August), "Phonology: A crucial input to language teaching", Journal of Language Teaching and Learning, Nkuzi na Omumu Asusu |
| 35 | Cecilia Amaoge Eme, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, August), "Asusu di ka ngwa oru ndi Igbo ji anabata mgbanwe ngwa ngwa: Ndi bi n’Otu-Onicha mgbakwasi ukwu", Jonal Mmuta Igbo |
| 36 | Cecilia Amaoge Eme, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2008, September), "Patterns of consonant assimilation in Igbo", IKENGA: International Journal of African Studies |
| 37 | Cecilia Amaoge Eme, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2007, August), "Witchcraft in Igboland: A sociolinguistic perspective", Knowledge Builders: A Multidisciplinary Journal for Advanced Scholarship |
| 38 | Cecilia Amaoge Eme, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2006, October), "Ambiguity: Insight from the English of UNIZIK students", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages |
| 39 | Linda Chinelo Okafor. (2002, March), "The Chomsky and the world: The capabilities of a tenacious linguist", . Olu: The Journal of Nsukka Linguistic Association |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Nkamigbo, Linda C., Jude Nformi Awasom, Kelly Kilian, Abubakar Alkali, Winfred Mkochi. "Phonetic aspects of advanced tongue root in Wóbè", (Experimental Findings, 2016 July) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "The Phonology of Awka and Umunze Dialects of Igbo: A Comparative Study" (2019). Completed Masters project by Anueyiagu, Oluchukwu Ann 2015056006F |
| 2 | "The Phonology of Awka and Umunze Dialects of Igbo: A Comparative Study" (2019). Completed Masters project by Anueyiagu, Oluchukwu Ann 2015056006F |
| 3 | "Politeness in the Chinese Language:A Study of Conversations of Chinese L2 Learners" (2019). Completed Masters project by Oguejiofor, Vivian Anulika 2015056011P |
| 4 | "Politeness in the Chinese Language:A Study of Conversations of Chinese L2 Learners" (2019). Completed Masters project by Oguejiofor, Vivian Anulika 2015056011P |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Full Conference Sponsorship" (October, 2019 to November, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA |
| 2 | Awardee: "Audio-Visual Documentation of Koring Folktales" (November, 2016 to November, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by Gesellschaft für Bedrohte Sprachen (GBS) |
| 3 | Collaborator: "Documentation of Traditional Igbo Children’s Games: Towards a Revitalization of Igbo Oral Genre" (January, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture" (July, 2021) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria" (October, 2021) |
| 3 | Editor, "Awka Journal of Languages and Linguistics" (November, 2020) |
| 4 | Editor, "Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities" (March, 2018) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "TETFund Manuscript" (April, 2018) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Master's Degree Thesis Defence" (December, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "BA Project Defence2" (August, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "BA Project Defence (Sandwich)" (September, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Chief Examiner, "Master's Degree Thesis Defence" (June, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Chief Examiner, "Master's Degree Thesis Defence" (March, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Chief Examiner, "BA Project Defence" (May, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Editorial Consultant, "Journal of Linguistics, Language and Igbo Studies" (May, 2021) |
| 2 | Participant, "United States of America Consulate, Academy for Women Entrepreneurs" (August, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 3 | Member, "Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Appraisal Committee" (March, 2020 to October, 2022) |
| 4 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 5 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 6 | Member, "IVACAC PG Curriculum Committee" (June, 2019 to December, 2019) |
| 7 | Member, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Students Investigation Committee" (July, 2019 to August, 2019) |
| 8 | Member/Secretary, "School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Manual of Style Committee" (March, 2018 to June, 2019) |
| 9 | Faculty of Arts Representative, "School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Research Workshop (Humanities) Committee" (June, 2018 to March, 2019) |
| 10 | Member, "Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Curriculum Review Committee" (February, 2017 to September, 2018) |
| 11 | Member, "Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, DTLC Committee" (February, 2017 to September, 2018) |
| 12 | Member/Secretary, "School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Petition Investigation Committee" (June, 2017 to March, 2018) |
| 13 | Member, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Debating Committee" (November, 2015 to September, 2016) |
| 14 | Member, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Institute for African Studies Committee" (May, 2015 to January, 2016) |
| 15 | Member, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Handbook Presentation Committee" (May, 2014 to September, 2015) |
| 16 | Academic Adviser, "Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2012 to September, 2013) |
| 17 | Member, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Editorial Committee" (November, 2008 to September, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Temporary Member, "Acoustical Society of Nigeria" (member since 2015), http://acousticsnigeria.org.ng |
| 2 | Temporary Member, "International Society for Development and Sustainability, Japan" (member since 2015), https://www.isdsnet.com |
| 3 | Student Member, "The Philological Society of Great Britain" (member since 2012), https://philsoc.org.uk |
| 4 | Temporary Member, "World Congress of African Linguistics" (member since 2012), http://wocal.net |
| 5 | Associate Member, "African Linguistics School" (member since 2011), https://sites.google.com |
| 6 | Temporary Member, "Igbo Studies Association" (member since 2008), https://www.unn.edu.ng/igbo-studies-association |
| 7 | Full Member, "Linguistic Association of Nigeria" (member since 2006), https://lan.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "joint West African Languages Congress (WALC) and the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN) Conference", (WALC and LAN), 15th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; Lagos, Nigeria |
| 2 | "2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages Conference", (Department of English and Linguistics, Purdue University, Fort Wayne), 30th October, 2019 to 2nd November, 2019; Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America |
| 3 | "9th World Congress of African Linguistics (WOCAL 9)", (WOCAL Leaders), 25th August, 2018 to 29th August, 2018; Rabat, Morocco |
| 4 | "2018 Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference held", (Faculty of Arts Conference Committee), 16th May, 2018 to 19th May, 2018; NAU, Awka |
| 5 | "joint 30th West African Languages Congress (WALC 2017) and the 10th Linguistics Association of Ghana (LAG 2017) Conference", (WALC and LAG), 31st July, 2017 to 5th August, 2017; Winneba, Ghana |
| 6 | "2017 Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference", (Faculty of Arts Conference Committee), 10th May, 2017 to 13th May, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka |
| 7 | "48th Annual Conference on African Linguistics", (Indiana University, Bloomington), 30th March, 2017 to 2nd April, 2017; Bloomington, United States of America |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Igbo Metalanguage Workshop", (TETFund, NRF), 16th October, 2022 to 22nd October, 2022; Awka, Nigeria |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "African Linguistics School4", (Enoch O. Aboh, Akinbiyi Akinlabi, etc.), 17th July, 2016 to 30th July, 2016; Yamoussoukro, Cote D’Ivoire |