Dr. Akachukwu Dereck-martins Orji
Dr. Akachukwu Dereck-martins Orji is a READER in LINGUISTICS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Linguist, Academician, Athlete, Sports management and Development Personnel, Team Player.
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, August, 2018) July, 2010 to July, 2018 Ph.D Igbo, African And Asian Studies(Translation English-Igbo) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2009) June, 2008 to June, 2009 M.A Linguistics |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2006) October, 2002 to June, 2006 B.A Linguistics |
| 4 | Igwebuike Grammar School Awka. (NECO, June, 2002) September, 1996 to June, 2002 |
| 5 | Handmaid Infant Jesus Schools Awka. (FSLC, July, 1996) June, 1991 to July, 1996 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Asst Lecturer-Snr Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2010 to Present |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Orji, D-M. A. (2021, June) Multilingualism In Nigeria FAB ANIEH Prints, pp 16-31 |
| 2 | Orji, D-M.A. (2016, June) The Use Of Indigenous Language As A Means For Sustaining Culture In Nigeria |
| 3 | Orji, D-M. A & Onwumere K.. (2016, September) Language Use And Social Networks In Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria Rity Printz, Nigeria |
| 4 | Orji D-M. A, Nwadialor K.. (2015, May) The Missionary Factor In The Making Of A Modern Igbo Nation And The Development Of The Igbo Language Rossen publications: Enugu, pp 413-422 |
| 5 | Orji, D-M.A. (2013, September) An Examination Of The Interrelationship Between Nigerian Languages And Dialects John Jacob’s Books. Enugu, pp 93-104 |
| 6 | Orji, D-M.A. (2012, September) Multilingualism as a strategic approach for good governance in Nigeria , pp 598-602 |
| 7 | Ezeuko, R.O., Enweonye, C., Orji, D-M.A.. (2012, June) A Critique Of Selected English-Igbo Translation For Advertising Rex Charles & Patrick LTD, Nimo, pp 596-03 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Orji DMA, Aniagudo IC. (2024, March), "A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Presidential Inauguration Speech of Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe", International Journal of African & Asian Studies ( IJAAS) |
| 2 | Orji DMA, Akpunonu CC. (2024, March), "Ambiguity in cross-cultural communication: A case study in selected Nigerian Languages ( Igbo and Yoruba)", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities ( NJAH) |
| 3 | Orji DMA, Korie IJ. (2024, March), "The Igbo Language in an AI world: Accessing its current status", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of culture and civilsation |
| 4 | Orji DMA, Muomalu UC. (2023, March), "A critical discourse analysis of the acceptance speech of Prof Charles Soludo", Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics |
| 5 | Orji DMA, Muomalu UC. (2023, April), "the contributions of language to the cultural heritage of the Hausa society", International journal of Research and Scientific innovation IJRSI |
| 6 | Obiamalu G., Orji DMA, Unegbu GL. (2023, May), "Language Attitude of Igbo Speakers: A comparative study of Igbo People at Homeland ( Awka) and in Diaspora ( lagos)", Nigerian Journal of African Studies (NJAS) |
| 7 | Orji DMA, Okafor EG. (2023, August), "The Nigerian Covid -19 Experience and Rural Enlightement: The language factor", International Journal of Arts and Social Sciences |
| 8 | Orji DMA, Korie IJ. (2023, August), "Computer Mediated Communication: The implications of English Netspeak for formal Linguistics", Advance Journal of Linguistics and Mass communication |
| 9 | Nnabuife CO, Orji DMA, Ezekwelu KC. (2023, December), "The futurity of indigenous languages in Nollywood movies", International journal of Research and Scientific innovation IJRSI |
| 10 | Orji DMA, Umeobi C. (2023, December), "Language Dynamisim and Nation Building: A focus on the English Language", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture |
| 11 | Dereck-M Akachukwu Orji, Sunday Ifeanyi Okoli. (2021, June), "SLANGS USE AMONG IGBO FARMERS", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 19, (Issue 2) |
| 12 | Dereck-M Akachukwu Orji, Nneoma Stephanie Udeze. (2021, June), "THE USE OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES IN TERTIARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 13 | Orji Dereck-M Akachukwu. (2021, May), "THE PROBLEM OF EQUIVALENCE IN IGBO LANGUAGE TRANSLATION", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 14 | Dereck-MA Orji, Chinelo Obijiofor. (2021, May), "A Diachronic Study Of Language Use As An Instrument Of Language", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 4) |
| 15 | Dereck-MA Orji. (2021, March), "Current Developments In Multilingualism", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 16 | Orji DMA, Nwonu GE. (2021, May), "the economic factors in the development of the Igbo language", IJASS |
| 17 | Orji DMA, Obijiofor C. (2021, May), "A diachronic study of language use as an instrument of language change", International Scholars Journal of Arts and Social Science Research |
| 18 | Orji DMA. (2021, April), "current developments in multilingualism", International Journal of Arts and Social Science IJASS |
| 19 | Orji Dereck-M Akachukwu, Muogbo Chinasa Seraphine. (2019, April), "ENGLISH-IGBO DOCUMENTATION OF TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE TERMS", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 20 | Egenti Martha Chidimma, Dereck-M Akachukwu Orji. (2019, May), "THE RELATION BETWEEN LANGUAGE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 21 | Dereck-M Akachukwu Orji. (2018, February), "Factors That Facilitate Multilingualism And Language Diversification", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 22 | Orji DMA. (2018, March), "Language Adaptability in immigrant situations", Igwebuike An African Journal of Arts and Humanities |
| 23 | Orji DMA, Muogbo CS. (2018, March), "English-Igbo Documentation of Traditional marriage terms", Igwebuike An African Journal of Arts and Humanities |
| 24 | Orji, Dereck-Martins Akachukwu. (2018, August), "LANGUAGE ADAPTABILITY IN IMMIGRANT SITUATIONS", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 25 | Dereck Akachukwu Orji, Chima Evaristus Chidebelu. (2017, September), "A Study Of The Analysis Of Lexical Insertion In The Code Switching Of Igbo-English Bilinguals In Awka", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 26 | Nneoma Udeze, Chinenye Udeze, Dereck-MA Orji. (2017, August), "A Linguistic Stylistic Study Of Wole Soyinka’s Night And Death In The Dawn", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 18, (Issue 3), pp 112-131 |
| 27 | Orji DMA. (2017, April), "factors that facilitate multilingualism and language diversification", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture |
| 28 | Orji DMA, Chuka okeke C, Akas NC. (2016, May), "A Study of code-mixing and codeswitching in Nigerian Hip Hop and Rap Music", Igbo Scholars International Journal |
| 29 | Ejike Francis Okaphor, Orji Dereck-M Akachukwu. (2014, August), "Appraising Language Rights Under Nigeria Legislation", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, pp 163-171 |
| 30 | Orji DMA, Enweonye CI. (2013, April), "The English-Igbo Experience of Legal Terminology", Kpakpando an International Journal of Igbo Studies |
| 31 | Orji, D-M.A. (2011, April), "Factors Preventing The Integration Of ICT Into The Teaching And Learning Of Nigerian Languages", God’s will prints, Enugu, Vol. 3, pp 179-184 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Igbo Verbs of Cognition: A Systemic Functional Grammar Approach" (2021). Completed Masters project by Awuzie, Uzodimma Ferdinard 2016056001F |
| 2 | "lenition and fortition in utuh-igbo: An Optimality account" (2023). Completed Masters project by Ukamaka Cynthia Muomalu 2019056006FA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Official University Kit Sponsor" (January, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by FAB ANIEH GROUP |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture" (July, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MA PROPOSAL" (February, 2024). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MA PROPOSAL" (February, 2024). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "MA PROPOSAL" (October, 2023). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman University Sports Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2021) |
| 2 | Secretary, UNECO, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2019) |
| 3 | State Staff Adviser, "National Association of Anambra State Students" (January, 2016) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Ohazulume Conference Igbo Village and Centre for African Civilization", (IVACAC), 1st December, 2023 to 2nd December, 2023; on-site |
| 2 | "33rd West African Language Congress & 29th FILLM congress", (WALC), 26th October, 2023 to 26th October, 2023; on-site |
| 3 | "Faculty of Arts International Conference", (Faculty of Arts), on-site |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "2020 National Research Fund for Developing functional Metalanguage for the 21st Century needs(IGBO)", (Tetfund/LASU), 17th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; on-site |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "West African Language Congress", (WALC), 11th August, 2019 to 15th August, 2019; Abidjan Ivory Coast |
| 2 | "World Congress Of African Linguistics", (WOCAL), 25th August, 2018 to 28th August, 2018; Rabat Morocco |
| 3 | "Linguistics Association Of Nigeria Conference", (CLAN), 4th December, 2017 to 8th December, 2017; Port Harcourt Rivers State |
| 4 | "Visiting Nigerian Scholars Academic/Cultural Exchange Programe", (Southern Base of Confucius Institute Headquaters), 25th September, 2015 to 9th October, 2015; Xiamen China |