Dr. Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba
Dr. Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba is a LECTURER I in LINGUISTICS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
A linguist, interested in acquiring new languages and contrasting language structures for pedagogical purposes.
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, November, 2023) October, 2016 to November, 2023 PhD LINGUISTICS (MORPHOSYNTAX) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, June, 2016) March, 2012 to June, 2016 M.A. Linguistics General Linguistics |
| 3 | University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1999) August, 1994 to August, 1998 B.A. Linguistics Linguistics |
| 4 | Holy Innocents Juniorate Convent, Nkpor, Anambra State. (SSCE, August, 1992) August, 1986 to August, 1992 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | ICT Officer, Department of Linguistics January, 2021 to Present |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba. (2023, April) Linguistics and Communication: Examining the science of Language School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, IJGLOBAL CONCEPT, Onitsha, pp 101_116 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba. (2026, March), "A Metalexicographic Examination of Parts of Speech (PoS) Treatment in Selected Igbo Dictionaries", IGIRIGI A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 68-77 |
| 2 | Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba. (2025, December), "Declarative Constructions in Igbo and Mandarin Chinese: A Comparative Analysis", Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies (AJELLS, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 176-192 |
| 3 | Maureen Azuka Ezeani, Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba, Favour Chizobam Ezeabakwulu. (2025, February), "Exploring Kung Fu Metaphors in Chinese: A Cognitive, Philosophical and Cultural Analysis", JOLSA, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | Tyler, A. Chang, Catherine Arnett, Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba et al.. (2025, October), "Global PIQA: Evaluating Physical Commonsense Reasoning Across 100+ Languages and Cultures", Computation and Language, pp 2-48 |
| 5 | Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba, Maxwell C. Ebenyi. (2025, December), "The Simple Sentence Structures in Mandarin Chinese and Nigerian Pidgin English: A Comparative Analysis", Akwa Journal of Linguistics and Languages, Vol. 17 |
| 6 | Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba, Okewole Femi Adesola. (2024, June), "Structural Analysis of Mandarin Chinese (MC) and Yoruba Simple Sentences", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages (AJILL), Vol. 16, pp 170-190 |
| 7 | Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba, Davidson U. Mbagwu. (2023, July), "Clitichood in Igbo: A Re-examination", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 138 - 149 |
| 8 | Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba, Davidson U. Mbagwu. (2022, October), "Enclitics in Igbo and Chinese: A Comparative Analysis", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages (AJLL) 1, Vol. 1, pp 85-106 |
| 9 | Adaora Stephanie Ezemba, Ebele N. Anajemba, Ezemba O. M.. (2021, November), "Learning French as a Second language: A caseof selected primary schools in Awka South L.G.A., Anambra State", Preorc Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 6, pp 123 - 147 |
| 10 | Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba. (2021, July), "Error Analysis Of Igbo Learners Of Chinese In Classroom Interactions", Journal of Chinese and Asian Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 60 - 71 |
| 11 | Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba. (2016, July), "A Contrastive Analysis of Chinese and Igbo Interrogative Sentences", European Journal of English Language, Linguistics and Literature, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 32 - 43 |
| 12 | Ebele Nwamaka Anajemba, Davidson U. Mbagwu. (2015, July), "DP In Igbo And Chinese: A Contrastive Analysis", NKỌÀ, Vol. 3 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Technology-enhanced Language Teaching and Learning in Nigeria: Challenges and the Way Forward" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Exploring the Psycholinguistic Impact of Stuttering through Artificial Intelligence" (July, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "An Analysis of Syntactic Structure of Print Media Language: A Case Study of Tell Magazine" (March, 2025) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "A Pragmatic Act Analysis of Hausa Personal Names" (March, 2025) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "A Pragmatic Analysis of the Comedy Series "The Big Bang Theory"" (October, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman Seminar Committee, "Faculty of Arts" (January, 2026) |
| 2 | Lecturer/ Member, "Faculty of Arts Wide Course Committee" (January, 2026) |
| 3 | Adjunct Lecturer, "Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe" (November, 2025) |
| 4 | ICT COMMITTEE MEMBER, "Faculty of Arts" (April, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Lecture Series Committee" (April, 2025) |
| 6 | Assistant Seminar Coordinator, "Faculty of Arts" (April, 2025) |
| 7 | Member, Chapel Council, "Chapel of Redemption, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2023) |
| 8 | Coordinator, "Adorable Singers, Chapel of Redemption Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2023) |
| 9 | GST 105 (HUMANITIES) Lecturer, "School of General Studies" (July, 2023) |
| 10 | ICT COMMITTEE MEMBER, "Faculty of Arts" (May, 2022) |
| 11 | Assistant Chairperson Examination Committee, "Department of Linguistics" (October, 2022) |
| 12 | ICT Officer, "Department of Linguistics" (January, 2021) |
| 13 | Aesthetic and Sanitation Committee, "Department of Linguistics" (July, 2021) |
| 14 | ACADEMIC ADVISER FOR CEP YEAR 5, "Department of Linguistics" (January, 2021) |
| 15 | Member, "SUB-COMMITTEE ON DEPARTMENTAL QUALITY ASSURANCE" (June, 2021) |
| 16 | Dual Appointment Lecturer II, "Department of Chinese Studies" (January, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Translators And Interpreters" - 1338 (member since 2025), https://www.nitinigeria.com |
| 2 | Full Member, "Linguistics Association of Nigeria" (member since 2015), https:/lan.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "The 30th Annual Conference on Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing", (MRL- associated with SIGTYP), 9th November, 2025 to 9th November, 2025; Suzhou, China |
| 2 | "Conference of The Linguistic Association of Nigeria (CLAN)", (Linguistic Association of Nigeria), 21st October, 2025 to 25th October, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Nigerian Languages Data and Sci-Tech Conference", (Nigerian Languages Data and Sci-Tech), 18th August, 2025 to 22nd August, 2025; Zoom |
| 4 | "Africa Computational Linguistics Summer School", (Africa Computational Linguistics Island), 1st August, 2025 to 15th August, 2025; Zoom |
| 5 | "2023 International Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; PHYSICAL |
| 6 | "Maiden International Conference of Department of Linguistics", (Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 22nd March, 2022 to 25th March, 2022; Bishop Obiefuna Resource Centre Okpuno Awka |
| 7 | "Conference of the Nigerian Association of Teachers of German (NATOG)", (Nigerian Association of Teachers of German), 14th July, 2021 to 15th July, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 8 | "28th Annual Conference of Linguistic Association of Nigeria", (The Linguistics Association of Nigeria), 2nd November, 2015 to 6th November, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 9 | "2nd Biennial Conference", (Nigerian Academy of Letters), PHYSICAL |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Ethical Use of AI in Research and Academia", (CHISQUARES), 9th April, 2026 to 9th April, 2026; Zoom |
| 2 | "DRI/ASUU Winning National Research Fund (NRF) Workshop", (Directorate of Research and Innovation), 20th August, 2025 to 20th August, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Research Workshop for Arts and Humanities", (Chike Okoye), 26th November, 2024 to 26th November, 2024; Virtual |
| 4 | "Linguistic Prompt Design", (RWS), 24th September, 2024 to 1st October, 2024; Online |
| 5 | "Building The Foundation on EAP in Nigerian Universities: The Role of Universities", (Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Nigeria and School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 21st May, 2018 to 21st May, 2018; School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 6 | "Teachers of Chinese as a Foreign Language Training", (Confucius Institute Headquarters and HANBAN), 2nd December, 2015 to 15th December, 2015; Xiamen University, Fujian Province, China |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "The Learner Centred and Inclusive English Classroom”", (Linguistics and Pedagogy Webinar, Pakistan), 11th September, 2022 to 11th September, 2022; Zoom |