Dr. Maureen A Ezeani
Dr. Maureen A Ezeani is a LECTURER II in LINGUISTICS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Maureen Azuka Ezeani. I am a lecturer II in the Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I earned an MA and PhD degrees in Linguistics from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. I love teaching and researching.
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, December, 2023) October, 2010 to October, 2023 PhD Linguistics Sign Language |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2009) March, 2008 to May, 2009 M.A. Linguistics |
| 3 | Namdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2005) October, 2002 to August, 2005 B.A. Linguistics |
| 4 | Nwafor Orizu College Of Education, Nsugbe. (NCE, December, 1998) September, 1996 to October, 1998 N.C.E. Igbo/CRS |
| 5 | Girl's High School, Agulu. (SSCE, June, 1994) September, 1988 to June, 1994 |
| 6 | Udoka Primary School, Agulu. (FSLC, November, 1988) September, 1983 to July, 1988 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | English language Teacher, Marist Comprehensive College Nteje January, 2010 to January, 2020 |
| 2 | English language Teacher, Kezz Foundation Schools, Onitsha September, 2009 to December, 2009 |
| 3 | English language Teacher, Gwampo Nursery and Primary School Pantisawa, Taraba State November, 2006 to August, 2007 |
| 4 | English language Teacher, Sacred Heart College Oraitite October, 2005 to August, 2006 |
| 5 | CRS/Igbo Language Teacher, Queen of the Rosary College Eziowelle November, 2000 to September, 2002 |
| 6 | English/Igbo language Teacher, St Anthony's Comprehensive Institute Agulu October, 1999 to November, 2000 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | maureen Azuka Ezeani, Charity Oluchi Mbah. (2023, July) English Language and the fading Igbo Mother-tongue: Nursery and Primary Education for Sustainable Igbo Language and Culture Development , pp 50-59 |
| 2 | Maureen Azuka Chikeluba. (2015, August) Variables and Variants: A study of "r" in Eziowelle Igbo Brystevand Publishers Nkpor, pp 109-123 |
| 3 | Ezeani Maureen Azuka, Cecilia Amaoge Eme. (2013, July) Effect of Vowel Elision on Lekwesi Igbo syllable structure: Illusionary Consonant cluster? Brystevand publishers, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 109-123 |
| 4 | Chikeluba Maureen Azuka. (2012, May) Tone Sandhi in Igbo |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Charity Oluchi Mbah, Chukwunonyelum Esther Okoli, Maureen Azuka Ezeani. (2023, July), "An Investigation of Reflexive Constructions in Nkporo-Igbo", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 14-21 |
| 2 | Maureen Azuka Ezeani, Cecilia Amaoge Eme. (2023, September), "Igbo Sign Language Phonology", Igirigi A Multidisciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 31-41 |
| 3 | Maureen Azuka Ezeani. (2022, February), "Verbs in Igbo Home Signs", Ekwe Jonal nke ndi Igbo Scholars Forum, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 181-205 |
| 4 | Maureen Azuka Ezeani, Dr. Ebele Deborah Uba. (2022, February), "Pronunciation of English Words in Nigerian Comedy Movies: A Means of Identity Marking and Humour Creation", Igboscholars International Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum, Nigeria, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 297-316 |
| 5 | Maureen Azuka Ezeani. (2022, November), "Liaison in Igbo Phonology", Preorc Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 102-113 |
| 6 | Cecilia Amoge Eme , Maureen Chikeluba. (2012, July), "Application of Optimality Theory to the Analysis of Igbo Syllable Structures", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages (AJILL), Vol. 6, pp 57-70 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Secretary, "Imo/Abia Women Association, Nteje Chapter" (December, 2018) |
| 2 | Secretary, "Lay Marist Association, Nigerian Province" (April, 2016) |
| 3 | Secretary, "Marist Comprehensive College Staff Welfare Association" (November, 2011 to November, 2017) |
| 4 | Zonal Coordinator, "National Association of Catholic Corps Members" (September, 2006 to August, 2007) |
| 5 | Secretary, "Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON)" (October, 1996 to September, 2000) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Academic Staff Union of University (Asuu)" (member since 2020), htttps://asuu.com.ng/2018/11/11/asuu-official-website-nigeria |
| 2 | Full Member, "Linguistic Association of Nigeria" (member since 2020), https://lan.org.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "S-DELI" (member since 2018), https://s-deli.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Languages, Literatures and Challenges of instability and corruption in West Africa", (LAN/WALC), 15th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; Lagos State University |
| 2 | "Pronunciations", (Association of Phoneticians and phonologists in Nigeria (APPN)), 3rd March, 2021 to 4th March, 2021; Zoom |
| 3 | "The Role of Language, Literature and Culture in the Unity and Development of Nigeraie", (Linguistics Association of Nigeria (LAN)), 1st February, 2021 to 5th February, 2021; University of Benin |
| 4 | "Indigenous Hands and Voices of African Identity (IHAVAIC21)", (S-DELI (Dr. Emma Asonye _Convener)), 7th January, 2021 to 8th January, 2021; Zoom |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Sign Language Linguistics in Africa", (Save the Deaf and Endangered Language Initiative (S-DELI)), 16th August, 2017 to 15th September, 2017; WhatsApp |