Mr. Uzochukwu Miracle Okafor
Mr. Uzochukwu Miracle Okafor is a LECTURER II in CHINESE STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Personal Information
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Address: | Chinese Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CHINESE STUDIES |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | XIAMEN UNIVERSITY, CHINA. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2014) September, 2013 to September, 2014 CHINESE LANGUAGE |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2011) July, 2007 to January, 2011 IGBO, AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES |
| 3 | COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL, NWAFIA. (FSLC, August, 2007) August, 2002 to June, 2007 |
| 4 | XIAMEN UNIVERSITY, CHINA. (Master Degree, ) July, 2014 to June, 2016 MTCSOL MASTERS IN TEACHING CHINESE |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | Hebei Normal University, China (December, 2021) January, 2021 to December, 2021 Chinese Language |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Part time Mandarin Lecturer, University of Calabar July, 2021 to February, 2022 |
| 2 | LECTURER II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University November, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | FOREIGN LANGUAGE LECTURER, Quanzhou Normal University, China September, 2017 to July, 2019 |
| 4 | ESL TEACHER, Domino Eduacation Xiamen, China July, 2016 to July, 2017 |
| 5 | English Language and Literature Teacher, National Youth Service (Ojorube Grammar School, Ekiti) March, 2012 to March, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Irene M, Md Mirajur S, Tebatso N, Niamh L, Okafor Miracle Uzochukwu. (2024, January), "Teachers’ Role in School Decision-Making Process: A Case Study of Teachers and School Leaders Perceptions in Rwanda Public Secondary School", Asia Social Issues, Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 2-17 |
| 2 | Okafor, Miracle Uzochukwu. (2023, December), "Confucius Educational Philosophy and Implication for Contemporary Nigerian University Students", Journal of Chinese & African Studies (JOCAS), (ISSN: 2782-7879), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 3 | Okafor, M U. (2022, June), "Strategies of Enhancing the Teaching Image and Quality of Local Chinese Language Teachers in Nigeria", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 279 |
| 4 | Okafor, M.U. (2021, January), "A Study Of Chinese Language Teaching And Learning In The Department Of Chinese Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. 尼日利亚纳姆迪·阿齐克韦大学中文系汉语教学现状调查研究", Journal of Chinese and African Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | Okafor, M.U. (2021, March), "Study Of Chinese And Igbo Tone Marks: Challenges And Recommendations To Igbo Learners Of Chinese Language. 汉语与尼日利亚伊博语的声调分析研究", International Journal of IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, NIGERIA, Vol. 14, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Okafor, M.U. (2021, February), "Sociolinguistic Study Of Taboos In Chinese And Igbo Language 伊博语与汉语中的语言禁忌研究.", ÉKWÉ JỌNAL NKE NDỊ IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, NIGERIA, Vol. 14, (Issue 1) |
| 7 | Patrick, O. B & Okafor, M.U. (2021, August), "Continuing Professional Development: Understanding The Perceptions Of Higher Institution Lecturers In Anambra State, Nigeria.", Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 12, (Issue 20) |
| 8 | Okafor, M.U. (2021, August), "Second Language Acquisition: Analysis Of Chinese Learning Challenges And Influence Of Igbo Language On Igbo Learners Of Chinese Language.", Indiana Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences., Vol. 02, (Issue 08), pp 38-46 |
| 9 | Okafor, M.U. (2020, January), "Chinese Color Symbolism: Its Significance To Igbo People", Odezuruigbo: International Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Okafor, M.U & Ikegwuonwu, C.I. (2020, November), "Chinese And Igbo Proverbs: Analysis Of Sexism", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 6, pp 67-76 |
| 11 | Odinye, S.I & Okafor, M.U. (2020, October), "Language Transfer: An Analysis Of Nigerian Students’ Chinese Language Essay Writing.语言迁移：尼日利亚汉语学习者的作文写作分析研究", Nigerian Journal of African Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Okafor, M U. (2016, June), "尼日利亚大学生学习汉语的困难与对策-以纳姆迪 ·阿齐克韦大学孔子学院为例". Xiamen University, China. |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Academic Service Committee, Unizik" (May, 2021) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Language Lab Management Committee, Unizik." (May, 2021) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Room and Space Allocation Committee, Unizik." (May, 2021) |
| 4 | Exam Officer, "Department of Chinese Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021) |
| 5 | Staff Adviser, "Department of Chinese Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021) |
| 6 | Youth leader, "Church of Christ, Amaenyi Awka" (January, 2010 to January, 2012) |
| 7 | Public relations officer, "Department of African and Asian Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2009 to September, 2010) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "Department of Linguistics International Conference: Language, Literature and Insecurity in West Africa", (Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 21st March, 2022 to 24th March, 2022; Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "International Chinese Education Local Chinese Teacher Training Program", (Institute of Global Chinese Language Teacher Education, East China Normal University), 11th July, 2022 to 24th July, 2022; Zoom |
| 2 | "Building Professional Presentation Skills", (U.S Consulate General Lagos), 15th March, 2022 to 29th March, 2022; Awka |
| 3 | "Fact Checking and Detecting Misinformation", (West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy), 21st January, 2022 to 22nd January, 2022; Window of America, Unizik Awka |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Faculty Of Arts Career Development Training", (CCCD), 9th August, 2021 to 13th August, 2021; FACULTY OF ARTS |
| 2 | "A Conference On The Analects Of Confucius", (Hanban), 26th August, 2017 to 30th August, 2017; Chinese Confucianism museum, Quzhou |
| 3 | "MTCSOL International Training For Local Chinese Language Teachers", (HANBAN Office of Chinese Language International), 10th July, 2017 to 28th July, 2017; SHANGHAI CHINA |
| 4 | "Shalong Chinese Language And Linguistics Seminar", (XIAMEN UNIVERSITY), 9th October, 2015 to 16th October, 2015; XIAMEN CHINA |