Dr. Maureen A Ezeani
Dr. Maureen A Ezeani is a LECTURER I 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 | Maureen Azuka Ezeani, Esther Amarachukwu Iliemenam. (2024, April), "Onomastic Approach to Tackling the Effects of Emerging Trends in Igbo Naming System", Odezuruigbo, an International Journal of Igbo and Communication Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 116-123 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | Maureen Azuka Ezeani. (2022, February), "Verbs in Igbo Home Signs", Ekwe Jonal nke ndi Igbo Scholars Forum, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 181-205 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | Maureen Azuka Ezeani. (2022, November), "Liaison in Igbo Phonology", Preorc Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 102-113 |
| 7 | 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 |