Dr. Adaobi Ngozi Okoye
Dr. Adaobi Ngozi Okoye is a READER in LINGUISTICS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Adaobi Ngozi Okoye, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Committed to raising sound students through impactful teaching and quality research
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Address: | Linguistics, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | LINGUISTICS |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2017) March, 2013 to June, 2017 PhD Linguistics Linguistics |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2009) March, 2007 to July, 2009 MA Linguistics Linguistics |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2005) March, 2001 to July, 2005 BA Linguistics Linguistics |
| 4 | Community Secondary School Nkpor. (SSCE, December, 2002) December, 1995 to December, 2002 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Faculty of Arts Lecture Series Commitee March, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Post Graduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Linguistics November, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman, Faculty Dress Code Committee July, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | CEP Coordinator, Department of Linguistics March, 2018 to February, 2021 |
| 6 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2017 to September, 2020 |
| 7 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2014 to September, 2017 |
| 8 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2013 to March, 2014 |
| 9 | Administrative Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2011 to March, 2013 |
| 10 | Administrative Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2008 to September, 2011 |
| 11 | Timetable Officer, Department of Linguistics March, 0015 to September, 2018 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Adaobi Ngozi Okoye. (2023, February) The Verbal Category : Reflections from a Language of the Minority Liberty Academic Publishers |
| 2 | Adaobi Ngozi Okoye & Agatha Ọbịageli Medolu. (2022, December) A Collection of Igbo Synonyms and Antonyms Titto & Katzn |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Adaobi Ngozi Okoye. (2022, September) Electronic Resources and Literacy Skill in Igbo Springer |
| 2 | Adaobi Ngozi Okoye. (2021, September) Semantic Lexicalization and the Igbo Marriage Domain The Linguistics Association of Nigeria, pp 287-292 |
| 3 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2015, May) Pronouns In Etulo Djompol Int'l Co.Ltd, pp 56-69 |
| 4 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi & Onuh, Ijeoma. (2015, August) Some Aspects of Plural Formation in Etulo Brystevand Publishers, pp 89-96 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2023, March), "Argument Alternation in Etulo", Journal of Universal Language, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 57-76 |
| 2 | Ezue, Nkechi Vivian and Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2023, November), "Argument Structure of Cut and Break Verbs in Ezza", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. -20, (Issue -2) |
| 3 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2022, September), "How Does it feel : An Exploration of Igbo Texture Words", Nigerian Journal of the Humanities, Vol. 27, pp 114-128 |
| 4 | Adaobi Ngozi Okoye. (2022, November), "Posture Across Cultures", Mgbakọịgba Journal of African Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 10-18 |
| 5 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi and Adioha Justice. (2022, November), "Sociocultural Relations: Perspectives from Covid-19 Newspaper Headlines", UJAH, Vol. 23, (Issue 2) |
| 6 | Adaobi Ngozi Okoye. (2022, September), "The semantics of the Igbo verbs of opening", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages, pp 70-82 |
| 7 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi & Adioha, Justice. (2021, April), "On The Diaspora Igbo Language Variety", African Journal of Language Research, Vol. -3, (Issue -1), pp 12-17 |
| 8 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2021, June), "Junctures In Etulo Verb Serialization", Theory and Practice in Language Studies, Vol. -11, (Issue 6), pp 587-594 |
| 9 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2020, June), "Posture Verbs In Igbo", Theory and Practice in Language Studies |
| 10 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2020, February), "An Investigation Of Questions In Etulo Language of Benue State Nigeria", International Journal of Language, Literature and Gender Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 108-116 |
| 11 | Nnyigide, N.M and Okoye Adaobi Ngozi. (2019, May), "Reading Comprehension Proficiency:A Case-study Of L2 Igbo Learners In Nnamdi Azikiwe University", Igede Igbo Journal of Igbo Studies, Vol. -4, (Issue 1) |
| 12 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2019, March), "Etulo Verbs Of Consumption", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture., Vol. -6, (Issue 2), pp 65-76 |
| 13 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2019, December), "Etulo Verb Structure", International Journal of Language and Linguistics, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 123-130 |
| 14 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2018, September), "On Reversing Language Shift In Etulo", Ogirisi: A New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 14, pp 60-72 |
| 15 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi & Osuagwu, E.C. (2017, August), "Tone InIgbo And Etulo: A Comparison", Igbo Language Studies, Vol. 2, pp 99-112 |
| 16 | Nwankwere, A.N, Okoye, A.N & Nnyigide, N.M. (2016, September), "A Diagnostic Test Of The Written Igbo Of L2 Learners Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University", International Journal of Contemporary Education Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 90-100 |
| 17 | Nnyigide, N.M and Okoye Adaobi Ngozi. (2016, May), "Igbo Prose Writers And Moralization: Thematic Study Of Isiakwụ Dara N’ala, Aghịrịịgha And Agwọnaihe O Loro", PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 24-48 |
| 18 | Eme, C.A & Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2016, November), "Vowel Harmony In Etulo: A Preliminary Investigation", PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-21 |
| 19 | Egenti, M.C &Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2016, June), "On The Role Of Proverbs In Conflict Resolution And Reconciliation", International Journal of Religion and Human Relation, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 54-67 |
| 20 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi & Mmadike,B.I. (2016, September), "A Study Of The Concession Speech By President Goodluck Jonathan", UJAH, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 156-166 |
| 21 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi & Mmadike,B.I. (2016, June), "Meaning Interpretation Of Igbo Body Part Based Idioms", AFRREV IJAH, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 104-119 |
| 22 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2016, June), "Blending In Etulo Compound Words", Mgbakoigba journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 32-47 |
| 23 | Mercy Nkoli Nnyigide & Adaobi Ngozi Okoye. (2016, July), "Igbo Folklores and Igbo Youth Development: The Need for Revitalization of Igbo Folktales.Mgbakoigba", Mgbakoigba Journal of African Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 325-337 |
| 24 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi & Egenti, M.C. (2015, June), "On Etulo Ideophones", IOSR journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 6), pp 56-59 |
| 25 | Mmadike, B.I & Okoye, A.N. (2015, April), "Patterns Of Greetings In Etulo", IOSR journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 4), pp 9-12 |
| 26 | Okoye, Adaobi Ngozi. (2013, July), "Bilingualism And Identity In Etulo", Ogirisi, a new Journal of African Studies, Vol. 10, pp 23-34 |
| 27 | Benjamin .I. Mmadike and Adaobi Ngozi Okoye. (2008, May), "A Descriptive Study of the Etulo Numeral System", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages, Vol. 4, pp 17-24 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "A Linguistic Study of Nicknames and Nicknaming in Igbo" (2022). Completed Masters project by Okoli, Sunday Ifeanyi 2019056002FA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Workshop on Effective Post Graduate Supervision" (May, 2023 to May, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by tetfund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "African Journal of Language Research Vol 4 No 1" (March, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "Mgbakọịgba Journal of African Studies" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Editor, "African Journal of Language Research Vol 3 N0 1" (June, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages" (December, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "PREORC Journal of Ars and Humanities" (November, 2021) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "UJAH" (September, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Faculty Defence" (January, 2023 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (May, 2020 to February, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (May, 2019 to November, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Faculty Defence" (May, 2017 to October, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Faculty Defence" (April, 2014 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Faculty Defence" (June, 2013 to September, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Faculty of Arts Lecture Series Commitee" (April, 2023) |
| 2 | Adhoc Staff, "National Population Commission" (January, 2023) |
| 3 | Chairperson, "Conference of the Nigerian Teachers of German" (April, 2021 to July, 2021) |
| 4 | Departmental Representative, "ASUU" (October, 2021) |
| 5 | Member, "Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages" (March, 2021) |
| 6 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Examination Misconduct Committee" (May, 2021 to April, 2023) |
| 7 | Chairman, "Faculty Dress Code Committee" (May, 2021) |
| 8 | Secretary, "Awka Journal of Languages and Linguistics" (September, 2017 to March, 2021) |
| 9 | Member, "Faculty of Ars, academic Service Committee" (January, 2016 to September, 2020) |
| 10 | Member, "Arts and Culture Committee" (January, 2016 to September, 2020) |
| 11 | Member, "Joint Conference of the West African Linguistic Society (WALS) and the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN)" (April, 2015 to November, 2015) |
| 12 | Trustee, "Esther MercyCare Foundation" (April, 2014) |
| 13 | Member, "Department of Linguistics Examination Committee" (January, 2014 to September, 2007) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Linguistics Association of Nigeria" (member since 2013), https://lan.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "The Semantics of Igbo Verbs of Opening. A paper Presented at the Maiden International Conference of the Department of Linguistics", (Department of Linguistics), 21st March, 2022 to 24th March, 2022; Awka |
| 2 | "Intercultural German Studies and the Teaching of German", (National Association of the Teachers of German), 13th October, 2021 to 15th October, 2021; onsite |
| 3 | "Emerging Issues and Methodologies in African Arts and Humanities Research.", (Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 5th July, 2021 to 7th July, 2021; onsite |
| 4 | "32nd Annual Conference of the Linguistics Association of Nigeria", (The Linguistic Association of Nigeria), 1st February, 2021 to 5th February, 2021; University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria |
| 5 | "8th Igbo Language Symposium", (Prof Chinedu Uchechukwu &Prof Boniface Mbah), 12th December, 2019 to 14th December, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 6 | "Language, Literature and Culture for National Intergration", (Linguistics Association of Nigeria), 2nd December, 2019 to 6th December, 2019; Abuja |
| 7 | "Eight Cambridge Conference on Language Endangerment", (University of Cambridge), 4th July, 2018 to 4th July, 2018; United Kingdom |
| 8 | "School of General Studies Maiden Conference", (School of General Studies Maiden Conference), 26th May, 2016 to 28th May, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 9 | "6th Igbo language symposium", (Prof Chinedu Uchechukwu &Prof Boniface Mbah), 23rd November, 2015 to 25th November, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 10 | "Joint Conference of the West African Linguistic Society (WALS) and Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN)", (West African Linguistic Society (WALS) and Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN)), 2nd November, 2015 to 2nd November, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 11 | "Annual Conference of the Linguistics Association of Ghana", (Linguistics Association of Ghana), 27th July, 2015 to 29th July, 2015; Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi |
| 12 | "Faculty of Arts International Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University), 25th November, 2014 to 27th November, 2014; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University |
| 13 | "5th Igbo language symposium", (Prof Chinedu Uchechukwu &Prof Boniface Mbah), 24th November, 2014 to 26th November, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 14 | "Research Documentation and Sustainability in the Development of West African Languages", (Joint Conference of the West African Linguistic Society and Linguistic Association of Nigeria), 30th July, 2013 to 2nd August, 2013; onsite |
| 15 | "Joint Conference of the West African Linguistic Society (WALS) and Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN)", (West African Linguistic Society (WALS) and Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN)), 30th July, 2013 to 2nd August, 2013; Dominican institute Samonda – Ibadan, Nigeria |
| 16 | "Humanities and National Identity", (Faculty of Arts), 1st May, 2013 to 4th May, 2013; onsite |
| 17 | "7th Igbo language symposium", (Prof Chinedu Uchechukwu &Prof Boniface Mbah), Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Effective Training and Supervision of Postgraduate Research", (Tertiary Education Trust Fund), 15th May, 2023 to 19th May, 2023; Exclusive Serene Hotels and Suites Wuye , Abuja |
| 2 | "How Does it Feel in Igbo? A Paper Presented at the Workshop on the Typology of Ideophones", (York University, Toronto & Nagoya University, Japan), 24th June, 2022 to 25th June, 2022; Gather |
| 3 | "Academic Writing", (Enago), 15th December, 2017 to 15th December, 2017; onsite |
| 4 | "Third African Linguistics School", (Rutgers University, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Glow and the Universiteit van Amsterdam), 15th July, 2013 to 26th July, 2013; Lead City University |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Master Creatore book", (Write for Me Group), 4th September, 2021 to 17th September, 2021; Telegram |
| 2 | "Working with Corpora and Digital Tools in Language and Translation Studies: Practical Issues and Methodological Challenges.", (Universidad complutense Madrid), 19th October, 2020 to 28th October, 2020; online |