Dr. Chinelo Linda Nkamigbo

Dr. Chinelo Linda Nkamigbo is a PROFESSOR in LINGUISTICS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Staff Profile

I am Dr. Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo, a Reader in the Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

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Linguistics, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department/Sub-Unit:
LINGUISTICS

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1National Open University of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2015)
January, 2014 to December, 2014
PGDE
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2015)
March, 2011 to March, 2014
PhD Linguistics Linguistics
3University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, August, 2010)
April, 2007 to December, 2009
MA Linguistics Phonetics And Phonology
4University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2002)
March, 1998 to February, 2002
BA Linguistics

Relevant/Working Experience

1Chairperson, Faculty of Arts Library Management Committee
March, 2022 to Present
2Deputy Chairperson, University Students Welfare Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
February, 2022 to Present
3Chairperson, Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Staff Development Committee
November, 2021 to Present
4Senior Lecturer, Federal University, Otuoke
October, 2020 to April, 2021
5Senior Lecturer, Federal University, Otuoke
October, 2019 to September, 2020
6Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2019 to Present
7Anambra State Coordinator, National Language Policy Project, Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja
May, 2019 to Present
8Deputy Director, Igbo Village and Centre for African Civilization, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
December, 2018 to September, 2019
9Undergraduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2017 to September, 2018
10Chairperson, Faculty of Arts Editorial Committee
March, 2017 to March, 2019
11Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2016 to October, 2019
12Examinations Officer, Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2014 to September, 2015
13Undergraduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2014 to September, 2015
14Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2013 to October, 2016
15Examinations Officer, Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2013 to September, 2014
16Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2010 to October, 2013
17Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
December, 2009 to October, 2010
18Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
September, 2006 to December, 2009

Creative Output

Books
1Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2019, May) Mada Phonetics and Phonology preliminaries
2Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2019, May) Mada Phonetics and Phonology main text
3Greg Orji Obiamalu, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2019, February) Basic Igbo: A conversational approach for L2 learners main text
4Greg Orji Obiamalu, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2016, February) Basic Igbo: A conversational approach for L2 learners preliminaries
5Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2011, June) A workbook of acoustic phonetics
Book Chapters
1Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2015, July) Ayu plural morphology
2Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo, Ngozi C. Agu. (2015, August) Documentation of dirge songs among the Amokwe Orji people of Nigeria
3Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2013, April) An overview of language policy and planning in Nigeria
4Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2012, October) Is Igbo a transitivizing or an intransitivizing language?
5Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2011, June) The expression of nominal plurality in Eggon
6Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2010, September) Phonology in language and globalization
7Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, October) Linguistic assimilation as an instrument of language endangerment: The Jaba experience
Journal Articles
1Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2022, March), "F0 declination in Igbo", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture
2Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2019, May), "The sociolinguistics of Igbo personal names", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 45-63
3Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2019, June), "The sociolinguistics of Igbo personal names", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture
4Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2018, March), "Fonoloji okwumbite: Okwu bekee batara n’asusu Igbo", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Igbo Studies
5Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2018, October), "Vowel height, consonant type and the realization of the H tone in Igbo", Unknown Journal or Publisher
6Bisilki, Abraham Kwesi, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2017, May), "A sociolinguistic and literary analysis of the proverb in Likpakpaln ‘Konkomba’", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture
7Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo, Greg Orji Obiamalu. (2016, April), "Phonological differences and the phonological problems of Igbo learners of Chinese", Journal of Humanities and Social Science
8Eyo Mensah, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2016, October), "All I want is your waist: Sexual metaphors as youth slanguage in Nigeria", Sociolinguistics Studies
98. 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
10Eme, Cecilia A., Linda C. Nkamigbo, Benjamin I. Mmadike. (2016, August), "Igbo consonant confusion matrix: Issues on phonetic similarity", Mgbakoigba: Journal of African Studies
11Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2015, September), "Intrinsic fundamental frequency in Igbo", Journal of West African Languages
12Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2015, September), "Morpho-tonological classification of Igbo verbs", Journal of Linguistics and Language in Education
13Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2015, March), "Conceptual metaphor analysis of Igbo youth language", The Creative Artist: A Journal of Theatre and Media Studies
14Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2015, May), "A constraint-based account of Koring syllable structure", UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities
15Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo, Greg Orji Obiamalu. (2014, September), "Phonological adaptation of loanwords into Mada: An optimality theory account", Journal of Linguistics and Language in Education
16Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2014, September), "Nasalization, aspiration and labialization in Igbo dialect phonology", SKASE Journal of Theoretical Linguistics
17Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2012, October), "Lexicostratigraphy: Tracing geographical location and linguistic change in Koring", Ogirisi: A New Journal of African Studies
18Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2012, September), "Linguistic assimilation as an instrument of language endangerment: The Koring experience", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy
19Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2012, September), "A socio-morphological analysis of Koring verbal greetings", AFREEV IJAH: An International Journal of Arts and Humanities
20Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2012, October), "Mada stop consonants: An instrumental study", Nigerian Languages’ Studies: A Journal of Nigerian Languages
21Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo, Cecilia A. Eme. (2011, July), "Igbo slang in Otu-Onitsha: Towards enriching the Igbo language", African Research Review: An International Multidisciplinary Journal
22Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2011, October), "The challenges of Igbo language teachers in the 21st century", . International Journal of Education, Science and Public Policy in Africa
23Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2011, August), "Experimental analysis of voicing contrast in Igbo", UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities
24Linda 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
25Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2010, July), "Tone and syllable structure in Jaba", International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences
26Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2010, February), "A non-linear representation of Igbo vowels and phonological processes", Journal of Igbo Language and Linguistics
27Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2010, August), "Phonology in teacher education in Nigeria: The Igbo example", African Journal of Teacher Education
28LINDA CHINELO NKAMIGBO. (2010, June), "Phonology in teacher education in Nigeria: The Igbo example.", African Journal of Teacher Education (AJOTE),
29Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo, Davidson U. Mbagwu. (2009, July), "Rhyme in tone languages: Insights from Igbo", Journal of Language Teaching and Learning, Nkuzi na Omumu Asusu
30Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, October), "Lexical pluralization in Jaba", Journal of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria
31Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, June), "Global perspectives on multilingualism: Concepts, issues, problems and prospects pertaining to Igbo", Arts and Social Sciences International Research Journal
32Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, August), "Deixis and oppositions", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages
33Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, May), "Feature geometry of Koring segments", UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities
34Cecilia Amaoge Eme, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2009, August), "Phonology: A crucial input to language teaching", Journal of Language Teaching and Learning, Nkuzi na Omumu Asusu
35Cecilia 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
36Cecilia Amaoge Eme, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2008, September), "Patterns of consonant assimilation in Igbo", IKENGA: International Journal of African Studies
37Cecilia Amaoge Eme, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2007, August), "Witchcraft in Igboland: A sociolinguistic perspective", Knowledge Builders: A Multidisciplinary Journal for Advanced Scholarship
38Cecilia Amaoge Eme, Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo. (2006, October), "Ambiguity: Insight from the English of UNIZIK students", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages
39Linda 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
1Nkamigbo, 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
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
1Awardee: "Full Conference Sponsorship" (October, 2019 to November, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
2Awardee: "Audio-Visual Documentation of Koring Folktales" (November, 2016 to November, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by Gesellschaft für Bedrohte Sprachen (GBS)
3Collaborator: "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
1Editor, "Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture" (July, 2021)
2Editor, "Journal of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria" (October, 2021)
3Editor, "Awka Journal of Languages and Linguistics" (November, 2020)
4Editor, "Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities" (March, 2018)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "TETFund Manuscript" (April, 2018)
Examinerships
1Chief Examiner, "Master's Degree Thesis Defence" (December, 2021). Completed External Exam
2Chief Examiner, "BA Project Defence2" (August, 2019). Completed External Exam
3Chief Examiner, "BA Project Defence (Sandwich)" (September, 2019). Completed External Exam
4Chief Examiner, "Master's Degree Thesis Defence" (June, 2019). Completed External Exam
5Chief Examiner, "Master's Degree Thesis Defence" (March, 2019). Completed External Exam
6Chief Examiner, "BA Project Defence" (May, 2018). Completed External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Editorial Consultant, "Journal of Linguistics, Language and Igbo Studies" (May, 2021)
2Participant, "United States of America Consulate, Academy for Women Entrepreneurs" (August, 2021 to December, 2021)
3Member, "Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Appraisal Committee" (March, 2020 to October, 2022)
4Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to March, 2019)
5Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019)
6Member, "IVACAC PG Curriculum Committee" (June, 2019 to December, 2019)
7Member, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Students Investigation Committee" (July, 2019 to August, 2019)
8Member/Secretary, "School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Manual of Style Committee" (March, 2018 to June, 2019)
9Faculty of Arts Representative, "School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Research Workshop (Humanities) Committee" (June, 2018 to March, 2019)
10Member, "Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Curriculum Review Committee" (February, 2017 to September, 2018)
11Member, "Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, DTLC Committee" (February, 2017 to September, 2018)
12Member/Secretary, "School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Petition Investigation Committee" (June, 2017 to March, 2018)
13Member, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Debating Committee" (November, 2015 to September, 2016)
14Member, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Institute for African Studies Committee" (May, 2015 to January, 2016)
15Member, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Handbook Presentation Committee" (May, 2014 to September, 2015)
16Academic Adviser, "Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2012 to September, 2013)
17Member, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Editorial Committee" (November, 2008 to September, 2019)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Temporary Member, "Acoustical Society of Nigeria" (member since 2015), http://acousticsnigeria.org.ng
2Temporary Member, "International Society for Development and Sustainability, Japan" (member since 2015), https://www.isdsnet.com
3Student Member, "The Philological Society of Great Britain" (member since 2012), https://philsoc.org.uk
4Temporary Member, "World Congress of African Linguistics" (member since 2012), http://wocal.net
5Associate Member, "African Linguistics School" (member since 2011), https://sites.google.com
6Temporary Member, "Igbo Studies Association" (member since 2008), https://www.unn.edu.ng/igbo-studies-association
7Full Member, "Linguistic Association of Nigeria" (member since 2006), https://lan.org.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
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