Dr. Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu
Dr. Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu is a SENIOR LECTURER in ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Esther Anyanwu is a native of Imo State, Nigeria. She studied Education/English at Abia State University Uturu where she graduated with Second Class Honours (2.1) degree. She had her Masters and Ph.D. Degrees in the English Language at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Esther teaches English at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, and she has attended many academic conferences (local and international) and has successfully published some articles to her credit. Dr. Esther Anyanwu is currently the Sub-Dean, Faculty of Arts of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Her research areas of interest are English as Second Language (ESL), Sociolinguistics, Phonetics and Phonology.
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Address: | English Language And Literature, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE |
Social Profiles
Socio-cultural Influences On Effective English Communication Of Nigerian Undergraduates
English Usage Pattern In Nigerian Religious Settings: Perspectives From Selected Worship Centers In Imo State
A Comparative Analysis Of Racial Discrimination In Claude McKay’s Home To Harlem And Kenneth Kaunda’s Zambia Shall Be Free
Stylistic Analysis Of President Buhari’s Addresses Of Nigerians In The Face Of Covid-19 Pandemic
The Indispensable Role Of The English Language In Sustainable Development: The Nigerian Case
A Study Of Overgeneralization Errors In The Pronunciation Of Some English Words
CHRISTIANITY AND RELIGIOUS LANGUAGE IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: AN X-RAY
A Speech Act Analysis Of Public Speeches Of Three African Presidents Amid Covid -19
THE SEMANTICS OF MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS IN THE 2018 SECOND TERM INAUGURAL SPEECH OF GOVERNOR WILLIE OBIANO IN ANAMBRA STATE
Language And Multicultural Contact. An Investigation Into The Effect Of English On Nigerian Languages
Digitizing Writing As A Developmental Continuum To Professionalization: The Nigerian Experience
Corpus Linguistic Analysis Of Fear-Factor Lexemes Of Selected Online Newspaper Headlines On Coronavirus Pandemic
Impoliteness In Language Use: An Investigation Into Cyber- Bullying In Nigeria
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Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2014) March, 2007 to July, 2014 PhD. English Language And Literature |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2007) April, 2000 to May, 2007 MA English Language And Literature |
| 3 | Abia State University, Uturu. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1997) March, 1991 to August, 1997 B.ED English Education/English |
| 4 | Girls' High School, Umuezeala Owerre. (GCE, June, 1989) May, 1989 to June, 1989 GCE |
| 5 | Girls' High School, Umuezeala Owerre. (SSCE, December, 1988) September, 1982 to October, 1988 SSCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2017 to October, 2020 |
| 3 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2014 to September, 2017 |
| 4 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2013 to May, 2014 |
| 5 | GS coordinator, Tansian University, Oba/Umunya October, 2007 to October, 2008 |
| 6 | Lecturer 11, Tansian University, Oba/Umunya January, 2007 to April, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Laurette Okwuchukwu Chinyeaka, Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2023, February) Fundamental English for Academic Purposes PVS Resources Nigeria Limited, pp 1-116 |
| 2 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu, Laurette Okwuchukwu Chinyeaka. (2023, March) Basic English for Effective Communication PATROBAS Nigeria Limited, pp 1-248 |
| 3 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2021, February) An Introduction To Language And Linguistics Fab Anieh Nig. Ltd, pp 195 |
| 4 | Odochi S. Akujobi, Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu, Emmanuel C. Ugwu. (2018, May) Rudiments of English Usage Amaka Dreams Ltd, pp 1-268 |
| 5 | Odochi S. Akujobi, Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2016, March) Essentials of English Practice Amaka Dreams Ltd., pp 1-264 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2023, March) The Paragraph writing PATROBAS Nigeria Limited, pp 72-87 |
| 2 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2023, March) Essay Writing PATROBAS Nigeria Limited, pp 88-111 |
| 3 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2021, June) The English Sounds , pp 2-16 |
| 4 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2021, February) Word Choice and Usage , pp 61-70 |
| 5 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2018, March) Phrases and Clauses Amaka Dreams Ltd., pp 101-119 |
| 6 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2016, March) The English Sentence Amaka Dreams Ltd., pp 51-68; 145-163 |
| 7 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2016, February) Essay Writing , pp 145-163 |
| 8 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2015, July) The Minor Parts of Speech Wonder-Choice Global Concepts, pp 81-100 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Esther Anyanwu. (2024, January), "LANGUAGE AND MISOGYNY IN LITERARY DISCOURSE: A LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF CHINUA ACHEBE'S "THINGS FALL APART"", Nnadiebube Journal of Gender Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 115-122, Maiden Edition |
| 2 | Onyeachulam Sylvanus C., Okoye, Michael Maduka, Anyanwu, Esther. (2024, March), "SPEECH-LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT AND EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES: AN APPRAISAL OF NIGERIAN TEACHERS’ ROLES TO APHASIC PUPILS", Estaga: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 35-52 |
| 3 | Petra Ebere Onyia, Esther Anyanwu. (2023, August), "Critical Discourse Analysis of Interpersonal Meaning and Ideology in Annual Reports of Selected Commercial Banks", Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 291-308 |
| 4 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2023, October), "Textual Analysis of Acceptance and Declaration Speeches of Selected 2023 Presidential Candidates in Nigeria", Ujah: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 116-133 |
| 5 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2023, June), "Speech Act Theory and Political Speech: An Analysis of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Inaugural Address", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 78-88 |
| 6 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2023, September), "An Investigation into Anthroponyms: A Comparative Linguistic Study of Igbo and English Personal Names", Nnadiebube Journal of English Language & Literature, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 58-70 |
| 7 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2023, June), "Thematic Analysis of ‘The Cabal’ By Odafe Atogun", Nigerian Journal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. 5, (Issue -2), pp 72-82 |
| 8 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2023, May), "The Indispensable Role of the English Language in Combating Cyberbullying among Nigerian Youths", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 62-73 |
| 9 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2022, May), "The Problems and Prospects of Teaching the English Language in an Era of Digitalization", IDOSR Journal of Communication and English, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 10 | Nnenna Gertrude Ezeh, Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu, Chibuzo Martin Onunkwo. (2022, March), "Dictionary as an Effective Resource in Teaching and Learning of English as a Second Language: Complementing Instructions", Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 15, (Issue 4), pp 108-116 |
| 11 | Nnenna Gertrude Ezeh, Ifeoma Anna Umeh, Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2022, August), "Code Switching and Code Mixing in Teaching and Learning of English as a Second Language: Building on Knowledge", English Language Teaching, Vol. 15, (Issue 9), pp 106-113 |
| 12 | Chiamaka Ogugua Ononye, Esther Anyanwu. (2021, July), "A Stylistic Study of Akachi Adimora’s Roses and Bullets", Journal of English language and Literary Studies (AJJELS), Vol. -8, (Issue 1), pp 76-81 |
| 13 | Esther Anyanwu, Victoria Udoh. (2021, August), "Impoliteness In Language Use: An Investigation Into Cyber- Bullying In Nigeria", INOSR ARTS AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 14 | Ifeoma Umeh, Esther Anyanwu. (2020, October), "The Semantics Of Modal Auxiliary Verbs In The 2018 Second Term Inaugural Speech Of Governor Willie Obiano In Anambra State", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 15 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2020, June), "Stylistic Analysis Of President Buhari’s Addresses Of Nigerians In The Face Of Covid-19 Pandemic", European Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 14-27 |
| 16 | Esther Anyanwu, Victoria Udoh. (2020, July), "Corpus Linguistic Analysis Of Fear-Factor Lexemes Of Selected Online Newspaper Headlines On Coronavirus Pandemic", Published in IDOSR Journal of Communication and English, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 76-83 |
| 17 | Victoria Udoh, Esther Anyanwu. (2020, July), "Language And Multicultural Contact. An Investigation Into The Effect Of English On Nigerian Languages", IDOSR Journal of Communication and English, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 66-75 |
| 18 | Esther Anyanwu, Ifeoma Abana. (2020, May), "A Speech Act Analysis Of Public Speeches Of Three African Presidents Amid Covid-19", British Journal of English Linguistics, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 10-18 |
| 19 | Abana Ifeoma, Esther Anyanwu. (2020, July), "The Place Of Stylistics In Literary Studies", Global Journal of Education, Humanities and Management Sciences (GOJEHMS), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 71-79 |
| 20 | Mbanefo S. Ogene, Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu, Ngini Josephine Ojiaku. (2017, March), "A Comparative Analysis Of Racial Discrimination In Claude McKay’s Home To Harlem And Kenneth Kaunda’s Zambia Shall Be Free", Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, MCSER Publishing, Rome, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 343-349 |
| 21 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2017, August), "The Indispensable Role Of The English Language In Sustainable Development: The Nigerian Case", International Journal of Language, Literature and Gender Studies (LALIGENS), Vol. 6, (Issue 14), pp 79-85 |
| 22 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu, Queen Ugochi Njemanze, Mark Chitulu Ononiwu. (2016, June), "English Usage Pattern In Nigerian Religious Settings: Perspectives From Selected Worship Centres In Imo State", IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 21, (Issue 6) |
| 23 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2016, July), "Socio-Cultural Influences On Effective English Communication Of Nigerian Undergraduates", Mgbakoigba, Journal of African Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 24 | Nmah Patrick Enoch, Anyanwu Esther Chikaodi. (2016, December), "Christianity And Religious Language In Human Development In Nigeria: An X-Ray", Igwebuike (An African Journal of Arts and Humanities), Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 40-61 |
| 25 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2015, September), "Digitizing Writing As A Developmental Continuum To Professionalization: The Nigerian Experience", International Journal of Technical Research and Applications, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 167-173 |
| 26 | Clifford Irikefe Gbeyonron, Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2015, August), "A Study Of Overgeneralization Errors In The Pronunciation Of Some English Words", Awka Journal of English Language & Literary Studies (AJJELS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 185-201 |
| 27 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2014, January), "The Communicative Role Of The First Language In Second Language Learning", African Academy of Languages (ACALAN), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 69-75 |
| 28 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu, Umeh Ann Ifeoma. (2013, February), "The Place of the English Language & Literature in Ethno-Security Issues of Nigerian Polity", International Journal of Arts and Culture in Society, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 57-62 |
| 29 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu, Chinwe Victoria Udoh. (2013, May), "Gender Inequality in Language Use: A Pragmatic Appraisal", International Journal of Culture, Science and Sustainable Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 69-73 |
| 30 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2012, May), "The Concept Of Bilingualism And Its Limiting Factors", IFEVIC Publishers Ltd, Oba-Anambra State, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 99-105 |
| 31 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2012, August), ".The Functional Relationship Between Intonation And Punctuation", Madonna Journal of English & Literary Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 55-59 |
| 32 | Esther Chikaodi Anyanwu. (2012, June), "The English Language And Multiculturalism: The Challenges And Way Forward", International Journal of Arts and Culture in Society, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 154-162 |
| 33 | Esther Anyanwu, Eze Herbert. (2008, March), "English Language in the Face of Global Multicultural Emphasis and the Challenges of Bilingual Education", Jim Harris |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "A Critical Discourse Analysis of Nigerian Commercial Banks Annual Reports" (2023). Completed Masters project by Onyia, Petra Ebere |
| 2 | "A Comparative Study of Adichie's The Thing Around Your Neck and Adimora's Roses and Bullets" (2021). Completed Masters project by Chiamaka Ogugua Ononye |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "Estaga: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "Nnadiebube Journal of Languages & Literature" (September, 2023) |
| 3 | Editor, "IDOSR JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION AND ENGLISH (IDOSR-JCE)" (March, 2022) |
| 4 | Editor, "UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities" (March, 2020) |
| 5 | Editor, "Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies" (February, 2015) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "AWKA JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERARY STUDIES (AJELLS)" (July, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Masters Examinership" (June, 2021 to July, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Masters Examinership" (December, 2021 to February, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Masters Examinership" (March, 2019 to April, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "International Linkages/Research on Law and Literature" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Conference Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 3 | Coordinator (GST 102), "General Studies Unit" (July, 2023) |
| 4 | Vice Chairman, "University Timetable Committee" (August, 2023) |
| 5 | Sub-Dean, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2023) |
| 6 | Member, "Language Laboratory Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 7 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Management Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 8 | Chairperson, "Academic Services Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 9 | Member/Sub-dean, "Faculty Projects committee" (May, 2023) |
| 10 | Coordinator, GST 102, "General Studies Unit" (February, 2022 to March, 2023) |
| 11 | Deanery Secretary, "Catholic Women Organization, Awka" (February, 2022) |
| 12 | Member, "Language Laboratory Committeee" (November, 2022 to February, 2023) |
| 13 | Coordinator (Use of English), "Prescience Unit" (February, 2021 to September, 2021) |
| 14 | Coordinator (Use of English), "Prescience Unit" (February, 2020 to September, 2020) |
| 15 | Postgraduate Supervisor, "School of Postgraduate Studies" (July, 2019) |
| 16 | Zonal President, "ST Gabriel's Catholic Church, Okpuno" (March, 2019) |
| 17 | Member, "Parish Council, ST Gabriel's Catholic Church, Okpuno" (March, 2019) |
| 18 | Postgraduate Coordinator, "Department of English Language and Literature" (August, 2018 to March, 2020) |
| 19 | Transcript officer, "Department of English Language and Literature" (May, 2017 to August, 2018) |
| 20 | Coordinator, General Studies Unit, "Tansian University, Umunya" (October, 2007 to May, 2009) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "English Language Teachers Association of Nigeria (ELTAN)" (member since 2022), https://www.facebook.com/eltanigeria/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "International Research and Development Institute" - 14-01-11-04 (member since 2013), https://www.irdionline.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2023 Faculty of Arts International Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Youth Crises in Twenty-First Century Africa: An Interdisciplinary Discourse", (Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.), 22nd March, 2023 to 23rd March, 2023; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 3 | "Faculty Improvement Programme (FIP)", (British Council EnglishScore), 31st January, 2023 to 2nd February, 2023; Zoom |
| 4 | "The Indispensable Role Of The English Language In Sustainable Development: The Nigerian Case", (West East Institute Boston Conference), 1st August, 2016 to 3rd August, 2016; Harvard Faculty Club, Boston, USA |
| 5 | "Gender Inequality In Language Use: A Pragmatic Appraisal", (Department of English Language and Literature), 7th June, 2016 to 11th June, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 6 | "Effects Of The English Language On Nigerian Indigenous Languages", (Department of English Language and Literature), 7th June, 2016 to 11th June, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 7 | "A Critical Examination Of English Language Teacher And Church Roles In Sustainable Development In Nigeria", (Eleventh International Conference on Science and Humanities), 9th May, 2016 to 12th May, 2016; University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin |
| 8 | "Faculty Of Arts Annual International Conference", (Faculty of Arts), 4th May, 2016 to 7th May, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 9 | "Digitizing Writing As A Developmental Continuum To Professionalization: The Nigerian Experience", (Symposium on Second Language Writing (SSLW)), 13th November, 2014 to 15th November, 2014; Arizona State University, Tempe, United States of America |
| 10 | "Gender Inequality In Language Use: A Pragmatic Appraisal", (Sixth International Conference on Culture, Science and Sustainable Development), 11th November, 2013 to 14th November, 2013; Conference Hall, British Council, Accra |
| 11 | "The Place Of The English Language And Literature In Ethno-Security Issues Of The Nigerian Polity", (First International Conference on Scientific and Cultural Innovations), 7th October, 2013 to 10th October, 2013; University of Ibadan |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Postgraduate Research Workshop: Train The Trainers", (School of Postgraduate Studies), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Reading Instructors Certification Training Program For Nigerian Universities", (National Universities Commission (NUC) in Collaboration with Maximum Impact Solutions and Systems Limited), 15th April, 2013 to 3rd May, 2013; National Universities Commission, Abuja |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Globalization and Ideologies of English in Thailand", (English Language Department, Khon Kaen University, Thailand), 22nd July, 2022 to 22nd July, 2022; zoom |
| 2 | "Theories and Practices of Language through the Multilingual Turn", (English Language Department, Khon Kaen University, Thailand), 28th June, 2022 to 28th June, 2022; Zoom |