CURRICULUM VITAE

OF

MERCY OLUFUNMILAYO ADESANYA Ph.D

CURRICULUM VITAE

OF

MERCY OLUFUNMILAYO ADESANYA Ph.D DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH FACULTYOF HUMANITIES IGNATIUS AJURU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION -

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CURRICULUM VITAE 1. PERSONAL DATA

FULL NAME (First Surname): ADESANYA, Mercy Olufunmilayo (Ph.D) SEX: Female DATE OF BIRTH: 15th. October, 1962 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: Oyun STATE OF ORIGIN/TOWN: Kwara State/Ira NATIONALITY: MARITAL STATUS: Married (with 3 children) CONTACT ADDRESS: Department of English Studies, Faculty of Humanities Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, PMB 5047, Port Harcourt, Rivers State TELEPHONE NUMBER: 08057142287 E-MAILADDRESS: [email protected]

2. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION WITH DATES University of Ife, Ile- Ife, Oyo State 1981 - 1985 University of Ilorin, Kwara State 1986 - 1987 University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State 1997 - 2003 University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State 1999 - 2000

3. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES AND GRANTING BODIES B.A (Comb. Hons.) English/Yoruba 1985 University of Ife, Ile- Ife, Oyo State M.A English (Applied Linguistics) 1987 University of Ilorin, Kwara State Ph.D English Linguistics (Applied) 2003 University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State P.G.D. Education (English) 2000 University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State Certificate in Computers 2000 NIIT Computers, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions. 2016, Port Harcourt

* FELLOWSHIP AND NYSC University of Ilorin, Kwara State Graduate Assistantship (NYSC) 1985 - 1986 University of Ilorin, Kwara State Graduate Assistantship (M.A) 1986 - 1987

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4. CAREER OF PROFILE  Appointed Lecturer III (Govt.) Kwara St. College of Tech., Ilorin 1987/1988  Appointed Assist Lecturer (English) IAUE. Port Harcourt 1988/1989  Appointment Confirmation at IAUE. Port Harcourt 1991/1992  Promoted Lecturer II (English) IAUE. Port Harcourt 1991/1992  Promoted Lecturer I (English) IAUE. Port Harcourt 2001/2002  Promoted Snr. Lecturer (English) IAUE. Port Harcourt 2005/2006  Sabbatical Dean, Regent University of Science & Technology, Accra 2006 /2007  Promoted Reader (Linguistics/Education) IAUE PH. 2011/2012  Appointed Director, General Studies, IAUE. Port Harcourt 2012/2015

5. WORKING EXPERIENCE AND CAREER HISTORY (AT IAUE)

Dates Institutions Positions Held 1989-1992 Department of English, IAUE. Port Harcourt Assistant Lecturer 1992-2002 Department of English, IAUE. Port Harcourt Lecturer II 2002-2005 Department of English, IAUE. Port Harcourt Lecturer I 2005-2011 Department of English, IAUE. Port Harcourt Senior Lecturer 2011-2017 Department of English, IAUE. Port Harcourt Reader

6. WORKING EXPERIENCE AND CAREER HISTORY (AT TERTIARY LEVEL)

Dates Institutions Positions Held 1989- 2017 Dept. of English, IAUE.PH - Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer 11, Lecturer 1, - Senior Lecturer and Reader 2005-2006 Regent University of Science & Technology, Accra - Dean (Sabbatical) 2006-2010 Nigeria National Open University, P.H - Associate Professor Facilitator (Part-Time) 2005-2006 University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria - Lecturer 1 (Part-Time) 1987-1988 Kwara State College of Technology, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria - Lecturer III 1986-1987 University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria - Graduate Assistantship 1985-1986 University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria - National Youth Service Corps

7. MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES a. The British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL) UK b. Internationale de Linguistiquee (AILA) UK c. Research Board of Advisors, American Biographical Institute, USA d. International Order of Merit, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, UK e. Linguistics Association of Nigeria (LAN) Nigeria f. The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Nigeria g. International Phonetics Association (IPA) UK h. International Reading Association (IRA) USA i. Teachers Registration Council (TRC) Nigeria

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8. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE IN CAREER HISTORY (AT TERTIARY LEVEL) IAOE & OTHER INSTITUTIONS

CURRENT a. External Examiner – Ph. D Programme of Post Graduate Studies Waterstrand University, Johannesburg, South .-2014

b. Communication Skills Facilitator - Team Leader National Open University, Port Harcourt. Rivers State 2007-2014

PAST a. Head of Department, Department of General, Entrepreneur and Skill Acquisition. Faculty of Education, IAUE, Port Harcourt 2012 -2015

b. Dean of Arts and Social Sciences Faculty Regent University of Science & Technology, Accra-Ghana 2005-2006

c. Acting for Heads of Department of English Department of English, School of Languages, RSUOE, Port Harcourt 2007, 2008, 2009

d. Academic Staff Departmental Secretary Department of English, School of Languages, RSUOE, Port Harcourt 2006-2008

e. Departmental B.Ed. Yrs. 1- 4 Course Adviser Department of English, School of Languages, RSUOE, Port Harcourt 2008-2012

f. External Examiner NCE/ACE Sandwich Degree Programme University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria 2006-2008

g. S.S.C.E Examiner West African Examinations Council –WAEC, Nigeria 1990-1992

9. MEMBERSHIP OF SOCIETIES (EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES)

a. Member of the Clergy: Global Gospel Fellowship int‟l, UK b. Founder/Member of the Clergy: Christian Excellence Ministries, Port Harcourt, Nigeria c. Member of the Clergy: Sword of the Spirit International, Ibadan, Nigeria d. Member of the Clergy: Shepherds Place Ministries, Netherlands e. Matron, NIFES, R/S University of Education, Port Harcourt f. Matron, Baptist Student Fellowship, R/S University of Education, Port Harcourt g. Matron, Niger Delta Student Union Government - Rivers State & National h. Member Board of Trustee-NACOLJP i. Member of the Clergy: Nigeria Women in Clergy j. United Nations International Peace Advocate - International Director k. Member College of Bishops, IPMA (Affiliate of Council of World Churches. USA) 4

10. EDITORIAL POSITIONS (CURRENT) a. Educational House Publications, Port Harcourt, Nigeria -Chief Editor b. International Journal of Current Research in Humanities (IJCRH), Ghana –Assoc. Editor c. International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education & Psychology –Assoc. Editor d. Journal of Counseling, Education and Psychology (JCEP), Ghana -Associate Editor e. Young People We Care (YPWC) Accra, Ghana -Associate Editor f. New Era Research Journal of Human, Educ. & Sustainable Dev. P. H -Associate Editor g. Research Board of Advisors, by American Biographical Institute, USA -Member h. Bilingual Forum, U.K - Online Member i. The Linguist, U.K - Online Member j All Poetry, U.K - Online Member

11. EDITORSHIP OF JOURNALS (CURRENT) a. International Journal of Current Research in Humanities (IJCRH), Ghana b. International Journal of Contemp. Issues in Education & Psychology (IJCIES), Canada c. Journal of Counselling, Education and Psychology (JCEP), Ghana d. New Era Research Journal of Human, Educ. & Sustainable Dev. Port Harcourt e. International Journal of Educational Development ( IJOED), Port Harcourt f. African Journal of Educational Studies (AJES), Canada

12. EDITORSHIP OF TEXT BOOKS a. The Act of Proofreading - 2007 b. Feeding the Mind with Spellings - 2009 c. Jonathan/Sambo Presidency in Nigeria: A Symbol of Peace, Unity and Progress - 2011

13. HONOURS AND AWARDS a. Great Woman of the 21st Century Award by American Biographical Institute USA b. Woman of the Year Award by International Biographical Centre (IBC) UK c. The Teaching Excellence Award by American Biographical Institute (ABI) d. The Achievement in Research Award by American Biographical Institute (ABI)USA e. Universal Federation Ambassador of Peace Award. Nigeria f. The Best Adjudicator Award- South–South University Debate Championship, Unical g. Human Capital Development and Good Governance Award, Abuja, Nigeria h. Legend of Courage Award, Merit house, Abuja, Nigeria i. UN-POLAC World Peace Ambassador Award (Amb.P.) Merit house, Abuja, Nigeria j. Nigeria Woman of Excellence Merit Award, (WEMA), with the theme „Women Inspiring k. Positive Change‟ in commemoration of international Women‟s Day (IWD), 2014 l. African Achievers Merit Award by The Africa Media Executives, Accra, Ghana, 2014 m. Great African Legacy Award by Noble Global News Magazine, Dubai, UAE, 2014 n. Nigeria Woman of the Year Award, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, 2014 o. Nelson Mandela Life of Legendary Achievement Medal Award, Dubai, UAE, 2014 p. Kwara‟s Foremost Scientists and Thinkers Award, Kwara State, Nigeria, 2015 q. Child Dream Award by Child Dream international, Abuja 2016 r. Wolrd Ambassador for Christ WAFC, USA, 2017 s. Outstanding Leadership by National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), 2018 5

14. CONSULTANCIES a. Longman Pearson Seminar Presentations and Workshops. Port Harcourt. Rivers State. b. Eagleflair GRA Phase 1, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria c. Groove School GRA Phase 11, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria d. Maria Gurretti Int‟l School, East West Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria e. Children Evangelism Group of Schools, D/Line, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria. f. Education House Limited, 34 Worgu Street, D/Line Port Harcourt. Nigeria. g. Destination Africa Project, Cadford, London , UK - Patron h. Stancrystal Books, Bring Back the book Projects, Port Harcourt -Facilitator i. Cinefores, Brainfriend Project, Lagos, Nigeria - Facilitator j. I.A Seminars, London, UK - Nigeria Representative k. Young People We Care (YPCY) Accra, Ghana-Consultant l. Voice of Wisdom and Vision Int‟L Ltd/GTE Abuja Nigeria- Consultant m. House to House - Abuja Nigeria- Consultant n. Nigeria Interest Group - Abuja Nigeria- Consultant o. Mercy Davies Consults, Port Harcourt, Nigeria - Chief Consultant.

15. SAMPLE COURSES TAUGHT (FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS)

Course Titles Course Code Programme Units Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology ENG 112 B.ED 3 English Language in Nigeria ENG 314 B.ED 3 Speech Work ENG 121 B.ED 3 Introduction to Language & Linguistics ENG 412 B.ED 3 Communication Skills 1&2 GST101/102 B.A/M.A 3 English in Bilingual and Multilingual Context ENG 214 NCE/ B.ED 3 Applied English Linguistics ENG 423 B.ED 3 Applied English Linguistics ENG 702 M.A 3 Applied English Linguistics ENG 902 Ph.D 3

16. SPECIAL DUTIES (AT TERTIARY LEVEL IAUE) a. Co-ordinator- Student Inter- Campus University Debate 2012 b. Chairperson, Department of English, IAUE -Department Seminar 2013 c. Chairperson, Faculty of Humanities, IAUE-Faculty Conference 2013 d. Member, UAUE- Protocol Committee 2015 e. Member, UAUE- ASUU Staff Promotion Review Committee 2017

DUTIES (AT TERTIARY LEVEL) IAUE a. Lecturing/Teaching (English Language and Linguistics) b. Project Supervision (NCE/B.Ed/B.A/M.A) c. Teaching Practice Supervision d. Language Lab Drills Supervision e. Students‟ Counseling, Management and Administration f. College Examination Malpractices Committee Member -1991 g. School Board for Creation of Dept. of Nigerian Languages Member-1998 h. Department of English Students‟ Consultancy Unit Head- 1992 6

17. PROJECTS SUPERVISION- SAMPLE PROJECT TITLES a. Errors in the Use of English Verbs: A Case Study of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt - 2009/2010 b. Students‟ Level of Competence in Writing: A Case Study of Selected Secondary Schools in Ahoda LGA, Rivers State - 2009/2010 c. Punctuation Errors in Students‟ Written Compositions: A Case Study of Selected Secondary Schools. - 2011/2012 d. The Use of Adjectives among Students: A Case Study of Selected Junior Secondary Schools in PH.- 2011/2012 e. Teaching Letter Writing in Junior Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Ahoda LGA - 2012/2013 f. An Investigation into the Teaching of Oral English in Secondary Schools: A Case Study - Obi-Akpor LGA 2014/2015 i. An Investigation into the Teaching of Oral English in Secondary Schools: A Case Study. 2015/2016 j. Errors in the Use of Prepositions: A Case Study of Secondary Schools in Port Harcourt - 2016/2017

18. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

A. BOOKS

1. Adesanya, M.O. (1991). Effective English Writing. Port Harcourt: Seivad Ventures.

2. Adesanya, M.O. (2001). Effective English Teacher. Port Harcourt: Seivad Ventures.

3. Adesanya, M.O. (2002). Introducing Language. Port Harcourt: Seivad Ventures.

4. Adesanya, M.O. (2003). Introducing Linguistics. Port Harcourt: Seivad Ventures.

5. Adesanya, M.O. (2003). Introducing Phonetics and Phonology. Port Harcourt: Seivad Ventures.

B. CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

6. Adesanya, M.O. (2007). The Act of Proofreading. In Oladejo., In Adesanya, M.O. (Eds.). The Art of Proofreading. (pp.1-24). Ilorin: Gloryprints.

7. Adesanya, M.O. (2007). Proofreading and Grammar Checks. In . In Adesanya, M.O. (Eds.). The Art of Proofreading. (pp.103-130). Ilorin: Gloryprints.

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8. Adesanya, M.O. (2007). Proof Reading and Formatting. In Adesanya, M.O., Oladejo, O.J. et. al. (Eds.). The Art of proof reading. (pp. 151-192). Ilorin: Gloryprints.

9. Boleikemefa, B.K. (2007). An Introduction & Homophones. In Adesanya, (Eds.). Feeding the Mind with Spelling. (pp. 1-10 & 1-25). Port Harcourt: P G M Publishing House.

10. Adesanya, M.O. (2011). The Speeches of President : An Appraisal. In Adesanya, M.O. & Osai, J. l. (Eds.). The Jonathan/Sambo Presidency in Nigeria: A Symbol of Peace, Unity and Progress. (pp.75-112). Port Harcourt: Ulamba Publishers.

11. Adesanya, M.O. (2011). The Agenda of Jonathan/Sambo Presidency. In Adesanya, M.O. & Osai, J. l. (Eds.). The Jonathan/Sambo Presidency in Nigeria: A Symbol of Peace, Unity and Progress (pp.112-138). Port Harcourt: Ulamba Publishers.

12. Adesanya, M.O. (2011). Jonathan/Sambo Presidency in Nigeria: A Catalyst for Cohesion and Development. In Adesanya, M.O. & Osai, J. l. (Eds.). The Jonathan Sambo Presidency in Nigeria: A Symbol of Peace, Unity and Progress. (pp.112-138). Port Harcourt: Ulamba Publishers.

C. JOURNALS

13. Adesanya, M.O. (2002). A Contrastive Analysis of Focus in English and Yoruba. In Rivers State University of Education: Journal of Pedagogy and Educational Development (JOPED). 9(2), 265-278.

14. Adesanya, M.O. (2002). An Analysis of Yoruba Students‟ Performance in Written English: A Case Study of Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). In Rivers State University of Education: Journal of Pedagogy and Educational Development (JOPED). 9 (1), 91-102.

15. Adesanya, M.O. (2006). Focus in Yoruba: The Forms and Functions of „Ni‟. In Rivers State University of Education: Journal of English, French, Linguistics and Nigerian Languages (JEFLIN). 3(1), 87-97.

16. Adesanya, M.O. (2007). Problems Encountered by Yoruba Speakers Learning English Cleft Constructions. In Journal of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (JOLAN). No.10(1), 147-157.

17. Adesanya, M.O. (2007). Investigating the Language of Mathematics: A Case Study. In University of Cape Coast, Ghana: Journal of

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Counselling, Education and Psychology (J.C.E.P.) Cape Coast University Press, Ghana. 1(1), 111-118. x

18. Adesanya, M.O. (2007). A Study in Error Analysis: The Use of Focus Constructions in English and Yoruba Speakers in Nigeria. In University of Cape Coast, Ghana: Journal of Counselling, Education and Psychology (J.C.E.P.) Cape Coast University Press, Ghana. 1(2), 100-111. x

19. Adesanya, M.O. (2008). Towards Respelling Pronunciation in Second Language Teaching and Learning. In A Multidisciplinary International Journal on Sustainable Development. (MIJSD). Issues on Development. International Center for Constructive Research (ICCR) South Africa. 4(1), 55-68. x

20. Adesanya, M.O. (2008). Respelling Pronunciation: A Case Study of Students Needs Analysis at the Rivers State College of Education Port Harcourt. In A Multidisciplinary International Journal on Sustainable Development. (MIJSD). South Africa. Issues on Development. International Center for Constructive Research (ICCR) South Africa. 4(2), 83-98. x

21. Adesanya, M.O. (2008). A Syntactic Analysis of Deictics in Yoruba Language. In An International Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (AIJHS). The Social Justice. International Center for Constructive Research (ICCR) South Africa. 4(1), 26-41. x

22. Adesanya, M.O. (2008). Realisation of Consonant Sounds among Students in Ghana and Nigeria: A case study. In An International Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (AIJHS). The Social Justice. International Center for Constructive Research (ICCR) South Africa. 4(2), 13-20. x

23. Adesanya, M.O. (2008). Vocabulary Assessment of Second Language Learners in Selected Primary Schools in Nigeria & Ghana and its Implications on Reading and Writing. In International Journal of Current Research in Humanities (IJCRH), George Padmore Research Library on African Affairs. Accra-Ghana. 3. (1), 23-35. x

24. Adesanya, M.O. (2008). Second Language Learners Spellings: A Case Study of Rivers State College of Education Port Harcourt: A case study. In African Focus. An International Journal of Sustainable Development (AFIJSD).Cross Continental Journal Series (CCJS). Accra, Ghana. 3(1), 87-96. x

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25. Adesanya, M.O. & Orlu, A.A. (2008). An Eco-Reading of Tanure Ojaide‟s Delta Blues and Home Songs. In International Journal of Current Research in Humanities (IJCRH) George Padmore Research Library on African Affairs. Accra-Ghana. (1), 87-97. x

26. Adesanya, M.O., Anderson, J.A. & Maduakor-Ken, I. (2008). Varieties of English at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria: A Conversational Analysis. In International Journal of Current Research in Humanities (IJCRH). George Padmore Research Library on African Affairs. Accra- Ghana. (1), 117-128. x

27. Adesanya, M.O., Turkson, A & Obadofin, O. (2008). Parental Roles in Building a Foundation of Healthy Attitude for Developmentally Disabled Children through Sexuality Education. In International Journal of Current Research in Humanities (IJCRH). George Padmore Research Library on African Affairs. Accra-Ghana. 2(1), 1-12. x

28. Adesanya, M.O., Maduakor-Ken, I. & Zogbator, B.E. (2008). Gender Differences in Male and Female Speech: A Conversational Analysis. In International Journal of Current Research in Humanities (IJCRH). George Padmore Research Library of African Affairs. Accra-Ghana. 3(1), 113-123. x

29. Adesanya, M.O. & Gborsong, P.A. (2008). A Linguistic Study of Power and Gender in the English Language Discourse of Senior High School Students in Cape Coast. In An International Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (AIJHS). The Social Justice. Journal of the International Center for Constructive Research (ICCR) South Africa. 4(4), 46-63. x

30. Adesanya, M.O. & Orlu, A.A. (2008). Words as Signifiers of Meaning and Style in Niyi Osundare‟s Moonsong and the Eye of The Earth. In African Focus. An International Journal of Sustainable Development (AFIJSD). Cross Continental Journal Series (CCJS). Accra, Ghana. 3(4), 52-68. x

31. Adesanya, M.O. (2009). A Contrastive Analysis of Deictics in English and Yoruba. In International Journal of Science, Vocational & Business Studies (IJSVBS). A Publication by Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. 5(3), 61-75. x

32. Adesanya, M.O. (2009). A Survey of Proofreading Errors in Students‟ Project in Second Language Learning. In An International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education & Psychology (AIJCIEP). Today‟s World Advertising and Publishing Company. Toronto, Ontario. Canada. 1(3), 83-90. x

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33. Adesanya M.O., Obadofin O., Essuman J. & Ocansey, F. (2009). Empathic Listening in Interpersonal Communication between the Therapist and thClientin a Therapeutic Relationship. In A Multidisciplinary International Journal on Sustainable Development. (MIJSD). Issues onDevelopment. South Africa. 5(1), 47-60. x

34. Adesanya, M.O. & Tella, P. (2009). Pre-School Age Care for Nigerian Children‟s Early Childhood Educational Development for Socialization towards National Effect Policy. In International Journal of Science, Vocational & Business Studies (IJSVBS). A Publication by Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. 5(2), 16-22. x

35. Adesanya, M.O., Obadofin,O., Green, L. & Igwe, R. (2009). Pan Africanism: Emergence and Psychological Contributions of Women toward the Movement so far. In International Journal of Science, Vocational & Business Studies (IJSVBS). A Publication by Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. 5(2), 83-94. x

36. Adesanya, M.O., Gborsong, P.A. & Segtub, M. (2010). A Linguistic Study of Electronic Media Advertisements in Ghana. In Journal of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (JOLAN). 13(1), 27-38.

37. Adesanya, M.O., Gborsong, P.A.,& Ken-Maduako, I. (2010). A Study of Lexical Density and Choice in the Written Composition of Lower Primary School Children in Northern Ghana. In Africa Journal of Professional Research in Human Development (AJPRHD). A Publication by De-caritas Centers for Studies in Human Development in Africa (DECSHDA). 6(1), 1-10.

38. Adesanya, M.O., Gborsong, P.A & Etsey, K. (2010). A Study of Lexical Choice in the Written Essays of Junior High School Students in Northern Ghana. In Africa Journal of Professional Research in Human Development (AJPRHD). A Publication by De-caritas Centers for Studies in Human Development in Africa (DECSHDA). 6(1), 58-67.

39. Adesanya, M.O. & Tella, P. (2010). Alternative (Workshop) Training Model: The Nigerian Primary Schools Monitors Experiment on Right Attitudes and Behaviors. In EVP International Journal of Education & Social Sciences (IJES). Journal of EVP International Research (EIR) Port Harcourt. 2(2), 46-50.

40. Adesanya, M.O., Gborsong, P.A. (2010). Language, Gender and Power in Informal Conversation: A Case Study of Teachers and Students in Senior High Schools at Cape Coast, Ghana. In EVP International Journal of Education & Social Sciences (IJES). Journal of EVP International Research (EIR) Port Harcourt. 2(2), 133-151. 11

41. Adesanya, M.O. & Ibode, O. F. (2010). Effects of the Use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on Students‟ Achievement in English Lexis and Structure. In Rivers State University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: Icheke Journal of the Faculty of Humanities. Port Harcourt. 8(1&2), 183-216.

42. Adesanya, M.O. & Green, L. (2010). Attitude Towards English Pronunciation in Second Language Context: A survey of Ghana Metropolitan. In An International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education & Psychology (AIJCIEP). Today‟s World Advertising & Publishing Company. Toronto, Ontario. Canada. 2(1), 127-139. x

43. Adesanya, M.O. & Tella, P. (2010). International Baccalaureate Organization (Ibo) and the Anglophone West Africa. In An International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education & Psychology (AIJCIEP). Today‟s World Advertising & Publishing Company. Toronto Canada. 2(1), 141-149. x

44. Adesanya, M.O. & Nwachukwu, H. (2010). The Journey Motif as Experience in Camera Laye‟s The Radiance of the King. In RS University of Education: International Journal of Educational Development (IJOED) 1(2), 81-88.

45. Adesanya, M.O. & Nwachukwu, H. (2010). Drama of Change An Aesthetic Paradigm of Female Playwrights. In Rivers State University of Education:International Journal of Educational Development (IJOED) 1(2), 89-97.

46. Adesanya, M.O. & Gborsong, P.A. (2011). Current Trends in the Use of the Passives amongst Undergraduate Students in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. In African Journal of Educational Studies, Bagadol (AJES) Publishing Co. Canada, 1(1), 103-122. x

47. Adesanya, M.O. & Gborsong, E. O. (2011). A Socio linguistic Study of Politeness Devices in the Request Forms of Senior High School Students in the Cape Coast, Ghana. In University of Malaysia, International Association Journal of Arts and Development, Malaysia Universal Journal on Sustainable Developmental Research (UJSDR) Malaysia, 8(1), 92-102. x

48. Adesanya, M.O. & Gborsong, P.A. (2011). The Use of Syntactic Structures in Signalling Social Status in the English Language Discourse of the Members of the University of Cape Coast Community. In Journal of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (JOLAN). 14(2), 329-350. 12

49. Adesanya, M.O. (2012). Errors in the Use of Conjunctions and Conjuncts in Students Written Compositions: A Case Study. University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities. Port Harcourt. 10(1), 95-106.

50. Adesanya, M.O. (2012). ITC: Tool for Undergraduate Writing Skills of Students in Nigeria and Ghana. In Rivers State University of Education: International Journal of Educational Development (IJOED) Port Harcourt. 2(1),165-171.

51. Adesanya, M.O. (2012). A Study of Yoruba Students‟ Performance in Errors with Emphasis on Focus Constructions: Some WASC-SSCE Examination Scripts. In Rivers State University of Education: International Journal of Educational Development (IJOED) Port Harcourt. 3(1), 39-46.

52. Adesanya, M.O. (2012). An Assessment of the Concept of Plagiarism in the Writing of Students in English as Second Language (ESL) Situation: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 10(2), 13-22.

53. Adesanya, M.O. (2012). Language in Societal Transformation: On the National Language Question in the Multilingual Nigerian Nation, In African Journal of Professional Research and Development (AJPRHD) University of Education Port Harcourt. 9(1), 11-22.

54. Adesanya, M.O. & Gborsong, P.A. (2012). Information Technology and Academic Writing Skills of Undergraduate Students in Nigeria and Ghana: Rivers State University of Education: International Journal of Development (IJOED) Port Harcourt. 2(1), 137-146.

55. Adesanya, M.O. & Gborsong, P.A. (2012). Please Could you…?The Use of Lexical Items in the Requests among Senior High School Students in Western region of Ghana. In Rivers State University of Education: International Journal of Educational Development (IJOED). Port Harcourt. 2(1), 172-189.

56. Adesanya, M.O. & Gborsong, P.A. (2013). A Study of Semantic Ambiguity in Written Work of First-Year Undergraduate Students in Ghana: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 11 (1), 1-11.

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X- OFF SHORE JOURNALS

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Published POEMS

57. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Generator”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 11(1), 35-36.

58. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Bomb Blasts” : University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt.11(1), 36.

59. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “To All Boko Harams" : University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 11(1), 36.

60. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Stop Oh Boko Haram !!! ” : University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 11(1), 36-37.

61. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Crude Oil” : University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 11(1), 37.

62. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Life”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 11(1), 37.

63. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Careful with Friends”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 11(1), 37.

64. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Can you listen everyone to the story of nobody, anybody and somebody” : University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 11(1), 38.

65. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Parting”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 11(1), 39.

66. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Death”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 11(1), 39.

67. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “What a Mother”: University of Education Faculty of 14

Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt 11(1), 39.

68. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Solace”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 11(1), 40.

69. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Labour Pains”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities P.H. 11(1), 40.

70. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “Thank God for God Arugbo Ojo- Kabiyesi Ooo!” : University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),155.

71. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “We Need to Thank God for God”: Icheke Journal : University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities P.H. 12(1),156.

72. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “We Give Praise to God - Fiyin Fun Oluwa” : University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),157.

73. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “Recognise His LORDSHIP” : University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities P.H (11:1),158-159.

74. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “Kabiyesi ooo, Forever I will be Grateful!” : University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKEJournal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),160.

75. Adesanya, M.O. & Ayo Adebayo (2013). “Moment of Praise: Thank God for God!”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),161-164.

76. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “Leadership is not an Achievement, Only, remember” :University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),165.

77. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “Do Good- Seun Rere” : University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities P.H. 12(1), 166-167.

78. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “I have a Dream”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty 15

of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),168.

79. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “NIGERIA-The Land of my Birth”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),168.

80. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Dedication to My Profile - Funmi Adesanya Davies.” : University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),170.

81. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “The Lord God Almighty”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),170.

82. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “He Is God of Situations”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),173.

83. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “PSALM 121- Re-Write” University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),174.

84. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “Divine Help!": University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),175.

85. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “Don‟t Give Up!”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),176.

86. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “Worship Alpha”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),176.

87. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “When Life was Uneasy”: Universityof Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),177.

88. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “ I must Make It”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1), 178-179.

89. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “Rock of Ages:Thank God for God (1)” University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1), 180-183. 16

90. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “Rock of Ages: Thank God for God (2)”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),184-185.

91. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “Rock of Ages: My Dear God (3)”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),186.

92. Adesanya, M.O. & Adebayo, A. (2013). “Ore Nla (Ultimate Friend)”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),187.

93. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Dirge to the World Best Dad!”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1), 477.

94. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Dirge to a Darling Father”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journalof the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1),478.

95. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Dirge to a Mother-in-Law”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1), 479-480.

96. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). “Demise of a Great Uncle.”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1), 481.

97. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). “Perspective”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1), 477.

98. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). “Arise Oh Women of Nigeria”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1), 477.

99. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). “Kabiyesi ooo!”: University of Education Faculty of Humanities Journal: ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Port Harcourt. 12(1), 477.

100. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Medically Wrong: Dirge to a Great Nigeria Woman and Former Minister of Communication: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online. 17

101. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Prof. Dora Akunyili: Exit of an Heroine and Former Minister of Communication http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's largest poetry community, Online.

102. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Prof Dora Akunyili: The NAFDAC Number (1) One: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

103. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Courtesy: Allpoetry.com: The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

104. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Happiness: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

105. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Courage: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

106. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Comfort: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

107. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Escape my Freedom: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

108. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Master Trick: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

109. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). My Journey is made: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

110. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). My Travel-Tips are Ms: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

111. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). My Next Level: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

112. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Oh Boko Haram: You Learnt Boko!: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

113. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). My Nigeria: My Niger Area. http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

114. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Africa: My Land of the Living: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online. 115. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Numbers Five and Fifteen: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community,Online

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116. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Thy Land: Oh Mother Africa: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online

117. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Adesanya, Oh Trust! : http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

118. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Thou Lust!: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry. Community, Online.

119. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Oh Masquerade of Insolence!: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

120. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Groundnut Pod Marriage: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

121. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Eroding: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

122. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). A Parade of Porridge: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

123. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). See the Simple. Among Oh Ye Men! : http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

124. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Banish the Acts! : http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

125. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Oh, My Son!: http://Allpoetry.com/: The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

126. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). It is Not for Kings!: http://Allpoetry.com/: The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

127. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). A Time for Everything: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

128. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). A Sacrifice of Sandal! Why?: http://Allpoetry.com/ http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

129. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Welcome to a New Nigeria: http://Allpoetry.com/: The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

130. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). In the New Nigerian Era: http://Allpoetry.com/ The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

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131. Adesanya, M.O. (2015). It‟s Evil and we all know it!: http://Allpoetry.com/: The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

132. Adesanya, M.O. (2015). Love, gone forever!: http://Allpoetry.com/: The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

133. Adesanya, M.O. (2015). The Elusive Power!: http://Allpoetry.com/: The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

134. Adesanya, M.O. (2015). The Polluted Cape. http://Allpoetry.com/: The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

135. Adesanya, M.O. (2015). The Nomads: http://Allpoetry.com/: The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

136. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Oh! Mrs. Mosquito. : http://Allpoetry.com/: The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

137. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Tiny Missy Vampire Flirt. http://Allpoetry.com/: The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

138. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). A Nuisance Spree: http://Allpoetry.com/: The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

139. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Rest: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

140. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Cowardice: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

Short Story (In Journal)

141. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Short Story: Stop Boko Haram in Nigeria: A Poetic Drama. KIABRA Journal of of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt, 20(1), 151-158.

141. Adesanya, M.O. (2016) Hurray, Mother Ghana! : http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

142. Adesanya, M.O. (2016) Choices : http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

143. Adesanya, M.O. (2016) The Cry of a Lonely Wife! : http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

144. Adesanya, M.O. (2016) Awesome Creator‟s Dream : http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's 20

Largest Poetry Community, Online.

145. Adesanya, M.O. (2016) Self Enthronement : http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

146. Adesanya, M.O. (2016) The Pest : http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

147. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Oh Sugar-cane, why Stand Too Tall!: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

148. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Coated Words: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

149. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Wake Up Nigeria!: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

150. Adesanya, M.O. (2016).The Old Maid: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

151. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Marriage Greed: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

152. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Darkness: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

153. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Snug as a Bug in a Bug: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

154. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Nigeria the Land of Possibilities: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

155. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). The Blood we Cherish: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

156. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Oh Tiny Slimy Thing : http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

157. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Cell Crisis Free: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

158. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Success: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online.

159. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Old Maid: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry 21

Community, Online. 160. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). What a World!: http://Allpoetry.com/:The Web's Largest Poetry Community, Online. OTHERS

Anthology 161. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Children‟s Poetry Book : IN PRINT

Newspapers Article 162. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). On the Chibok Girls and Dame Patience Jonathan: Our Legacies Fast Fading Away: News of the World, Abuja. Nigeria 1(3), 27.

163. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). On the Language of Nyako's Memo to Northern Governors of fera of genocide by Jonathan's Administration: The World News, Abuja. Nigeria 2(1), 21.

164. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). As I Watch this Election 2015: The World News, Abuja. Nigeria 3(1), 11.

D. OTHER MEDIA: LINGUISTIC CASSETTE/CD (WITH COPYRIGHT PERMITS)

165. Adesanya, M.O. (2000). Linguistics Teaching Materials: A Production of Scriptures on Audio Cassettes in Yoruba. (With Non-Musical Background). Nigerian Copyright (2000).C/No. CN/.S/001

166. Adesanya, M.O. (2000). Linguistics Teaching Materials: A Production of Scriptures on Audio Cassettes in Hausa. (With Non-Musical Background) Nigerian Copyright (2000).C/No. CN/.S/002

167. Adesanya, M.O. (2000). Linguistics Teaching Materials: A Production of Scriptures on Audio Cassettes in Igbo. (With Non-Musical Background) Nigerian Copyright (2000). C/No. CN/.S/003

168. Adesanya, M.O. (2000). Linguistics Teaching Materials: A Production of Scriptures on Audio Cassettes in Pidgin. (With Non-Musical Background) Nigerian Copyright (2000). C/No. CN/.S/004

169. Adesanya, M.O. (2000). Linguistics Teaching Materials: A Production of Scriptures on Audio Cassettes in English. (Kjv) (With Non-Musical Background) Nigerian Copyright (2000). C/No. CN/.S/005

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LINGUISTIC DVD (WITH COPYRIGHT PERMITS)

170. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Arise oh Women in Nigeria. In Adebayo, A. DVD Video (eds.) Arugbo Ojo. Abuja: HayWhy Production. Track 5

171. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). The Almighty. In Adebayo, A. Video (eds.) Arugbo Ojo. Abuja: HayWhy Production. Track 7

172. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). The God of Agape. In Adebayo, A. DVD Video (eds.) Arugbo Ojo. Abuja: HayWhy Production. Track 9

173. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Guest Intro and Outro. In Adebayo, A. DVD Video (eds.) Arugbo Ojo. Abuja: HayWhy Production. Track 5

E.PERSONAL PROFILE: Adesanya, Mercy Olufunmilayo

174. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). Personal Profile & Interview: The MAJESTY Magazine, Abuja. 009:12 pp.14-15

175. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). Personal Profile: UNITED NATIONS-POLAC PEACE AND UNESCO CULTURE PROGRAMME, Nigeria, in Abuja. 3:5 p.44.

176. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). Profile & Interview: Nigerians can Begin to Learn Virtues of Ethics and Values: National Ethics and Value Abuja. Vol.6:1 pp.9-22.

177. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Personal Profile & Interview: A Rare Role model The SPILL Magazine, Abuja. Vol.3:6 pp. 1-7.

178. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). Personal Profile & Interview: SUPREME Magazine, Abuja.Vol.3:12. pp.13-14.

179. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). Personal Profile & Interview: The African Update International Magazine, Abuja. Vol.6:1 pp. 64-65.

180. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). Personal Profile & Interview: Noble Global News Magazine, Lagos. Vol.4 :5 pp.20-23.

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E. DISSERTATION, THESIS AND PROJECTS

1. Ph.D. Dissertation Title

Adesanya, M.O. (2004). A Study in Error Analysis with Special Emphasis on Focus Constructions of Yoruba Speakers.

2. P.G.D.E. Project Title

Adesanya, M.O. (2000). The Effect of Language Aspect of National Policy on Education in Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers State.

3. M.A. Thesis Title

Adesanya, M.O. (1987). Problems in the Use of Deictics, A Case Study of Selected Secondary Schools in Ilorin.

4. B.A. Project Title

Adesanya, M.O. (1985). A Collection of Some Yoruba Oral Literature Presented in Writing.

F. INVITED WORKSHOPS- KEYNOTE SPEAKER

1. Adesanya, M.O. (2005). The Language of Pulpit: Call for a Revamp by the Ministers (I). A paper Presented at the Weekend Seminar, Shepherd‟s Place Voorburg, Netherlands. 8th. - 11th. September, 2005.

2. Adesanya, M.O. (2009). Longman Pearson International Workshop: An International Outfit and Decades of Book Publications in Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the Longman Pearson Workshop. Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 15th. June, 2009.

3. Adesanya, M.O. (2009). The Language of Pulpit: Call for a Revamp by the Ministers (II). A paper Presented at the Mercy Seat Weekend Seminar, Tallahassee, Florida, USA. 14th. - 16th. August, 2009.

4. Adesanya, M.O. (2010). Sponsorship a Child‟s Education: Focus on Nigeria Proprietors. A Paper Presented at The Educational House Limited Workshop/Seminar. Educational House, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 19th. April, 2010.

5. Adesanya, M.O. (2010). Longman Pearson International Workshop: An 24

International Outfit and Decades of Book Publications in Nigeria: (Lead Paper)A Paper Presented at the Longman Pearson Workshop. Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 25th. May, 2010.

6. Adesanya, M.O. (2011). Longman Pearson International Workshop: Focus on English Text Books. A Paper Presented at the Longman Pearson Workshop. Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 25th. May, 2011.

7. Adesanya, M.O. (2010). On Communication and Projection of Ardyss International, USA as a Wellness Industry. A Paper Presented at the Nigeria Society of Engineers‟ Spouse Forum Workshop. Abuja -FCT. 7th.- 9th. Dec., 2010.

8. Adesanya, M.O. (2010). Team Building Skills, A Paper Presented at the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC Workshop, Facilitated by Eagleflair Consulting Limited. Nigeria Port Harcourt . 11th.- 15th. March., 2011.

9. Adesanya, M.O. (2012). Team Building Skills (11), A Paper Presented at the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC Workshop, Facilitated by Eagleflair Consulting Limited. Nigeria Port Harcourt . 11th.- 15th. March., 2012.

10. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). Team Building Skills, A Paper Presented at the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC Workshop, Facilitated by Eagleflair Consulting Limited. Nigeria P.H. 11th.- 15th. March, 2013.

11. Adesanya, M.O. (2016). Communication Skills, Conflicts Prevention/Resolution and Peace Building Mission, Building a Better Tomorrow through POLAC in the Nations: A Case Study of Nigeria. A Paper presented at the World Peace Day of United Nations Conference of the Positive Livelihood Award Centre (POLAC) Peace Programme in Nigeria, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 24th. September, 2016.

G. CONFERENCES

1. Adesanya, M.O. (1991). The Problems and Prospects of EAP in Nigeria: A Case Study of R.S.C.O.E. A Paper Presented at the first Conference of Nigeria Association of Lecturers of English for Academic Purposes. (N.A.L.E.A.P.). Held at the University of Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. 2nd. - 5th. July, 1991.

2. Adesanya, M.O. (1991). Language and National Development: The Two Sides of the Coin. A Paper Presented at the Nigerian National Association of General Studies 7th. Annual Conference. Held at the Rivers State

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University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. 27th.- 31st. May, 1991. 3. Adesanya, M.O. (2002). Language Psychology and Education: Nigerian Languages and Curriculum Content: Problems and Prospects. A Paper Presented at the Valedictory Symposium in Honour of Professor Kay Williamson. Held at the University of Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. 10th. - 11th. April, 2002.

4. Adesanya, M.O. (2002). Educational Technology and the Question of Inequality in Educational Opportunities in Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the Valedictory Symposium in Honour of Professor Kay Williamson. Held at the University of Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. 10th. - 11th. April, 2002.

5. Adesanya, M.O. (2003). An Assessment of Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Yoruba Students‟ Performance in Written English. A Paper Presented at the Symposium in Honour of Professor Emenanjo. Held at NILAN. Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. 10 th. - 11 th.. June, 2003.

6. Adesanya, M.O. (2003). Focus in English and Yoruba: A Contrastive Analysis. A Paper Presented at the Symposium in Honour of Professor Emenanjo. Held at NILAN. Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. 10th. - 1th. June, 2003.

7. Adesanya, M.O. (2004). A Study in Error Analysis: The use of focus Constructions in the Written English of Yoruba Speakers. A Paper Presented at the Conference of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). The Elechi Amadi Int‟l Conference. Held at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. Tues 11th. - Fri 14th. May, 2004.

8. Adesanya, M.O. (2004). Focus in Yoruba: The Forms and Functions of „Ni‟. A Paper Presented at the Conference of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). The Elechi Amadi Int‟l Conference. Held at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. Tues 11th. - Fri 14th. May, 2004.

9. Adesanya, M.O. (2004). The Confusion of „It is‟ in the Language use of Yoruba Speakers of English. A Paper Presented at the 18th. Annual Conference of the Linguistics Association of Nigeria (LAN). Held at the University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt - Rivers State. Nigeria. Mon 25th. - Thurs 28th. October, 2004.

10. Adesanya, M.O. (2004). Language Teaching and Learning: An Assessment of the Current Project Writing of the Undergraduate Students in the School of Languages, Rivers State College of Education. A Paper Presented at the 18th. Annual Conference of the Linguistics Association of Nigeria 26

(LAN). Held at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria. Mon 25th. - Thurs 28th. October, 2004.

11. Adesanya, M.O. (2006). From Applied Linguistics to Linguistics Applied: A Perspective. A paper Presented at the British Association of Applied linguistics BAAL/ IRAAL Conference. University College, Cork, Ireland. 7th. - 10th. September, 2006.

12. Adesanya, M.O. (2006). Linguistic Perspective on First and Second language learning. A Paper Presented at the ESRC Seminar, “Vocabulary Development”. Department of English, University of Reading, University of Reading Seminar Series, UK. 21st. - 22nd. September, 2006.

13. Adesanya, M.O. (2007). Investigating the Language of Mathematics: A Case Study. A Paper Presented at the 9th. Regional College on Modelling, Simulation and Optimization, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Cape Coast Ghana. 29th. April-6th. May, 2007.

14. Adesanya, M.O. (2008). Nigerian Yoruba Names: An Appraisal. A Paper presented at the 3rd. International Symposium on Intercultural Communication and Pragmatics. University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. 14th. -16th. January, 2008.

15. Adesanya, M.O. (2008). Linguistic Naming: Names and Identities. A Paper presented at the 23rd. International Congress of Onomastic Sciences. York University, (YU) Toronto, Canada. 17th. - 22nd. August, 2008.

16. Adesanya, M.O. (2008). Towards the Creation Audio Bible in Nigerian Pidgin English (I): A Case Study. A Paper presented at the AILA 2008 the 15th. World Congress of Applied Linguistics. 24th. - 29th. August, Essen, Germany. 2008.

17. Adesanya, M.O. (2009). The Prospects of Nigerian‟s Students Education in Ghana. A Paper Presented at the Educational House Limited Workshop/Seminar. Educational House, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 18th. -19th. March, 2009.

18. Adesanya, M.O. (2009) The Prospects of Nigerian‟s Students Education in Ghana. II A Paper Presented at the Educational House Limited Workshop/Seminar. Educational House, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 18th. -19th. May, 2009.

19. Adesanya, M.O. (2010). Towards the Creation Audio Bible in Nigerian Pidgin English ( II): A Paper Presented at Nigeria at 50: By Association of Nigerian Women Teachers. Held at the University of Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. 10th. - 11th. July, 2010. 27

20. Adesanya, M.O. (2010). Language Teaching and Learning: An Assessment of the Current Project Writing of the Undergraduate Students in the School of Languages, Rivers State College of Education (II). A Paper Presented at the Annual Conference of Nigerian Educational Researchers‟ and Evaluators. Held at the University of Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. 10th.- 11th. August, 2010.

21. Adesanya, M.O. (2011). Workshop on Computation of Results. A Paper Presented at the Annual Conference of Faculty of Humanities. Held at the University of Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. 27th. October. 2011.

22. Adesanya, M.O. (2012.) A Paper Presented at the Annual Conference of Faculty of Humanities. Held at the University of Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. 10th.- 11th. August, 2012.

23. Adesanya, M.O. (2013). Speech Making. Topics and Issues in Humanities. A Paper Presented at the Annual Conference of Faculty of Humanities. Held at the University of Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. 17th.. June,13.2013.

24. Adesanya, M.O. (2014). Functional Writing in Psycholinguistics, A Paper Presented at the Annual Conference of Faculty of Humanities. Held at the University of Port Harcourt. R/S, Nigeria. 10th.- 11th. January, 2014.

25. Adesanya, M.O. (2015.) Dress Codes: A Paper Presented at the Annual Conference of Faculty of Humanities. Held at the University of Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. 11th. August, 2015.

26. Adesanya, M.O. (2016) Positive Livelihood, A Sure Way to Global Peace: A Case Study. A Paper Presented at the Annual Orientation and Appointment of United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre (POLAC) Peace Programme. Held at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. 11th. January, 2016.

19. HOBBIES

Reading, Writing, Speaking, Drawing, Travelling and Swimming.

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20. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF REFEREES Prof. Kingdom E. Orji Former Dean, Faculty of Humanities Department of History and Diplomatic Studies Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt - Rivers State E-mail:[email protected] Mobile: 234 -805-6669-109

Prof. Kayode Omole Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Department of English Faculty of Arts University of Abuja Abuja- FCT E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 234 -805-5082862.

Prof. S. N. A Agoro The Provost College of Education Bayelsa State E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 234-803-7056675.

------Mercy Olufunmilayo Adesanya-Davies Ph.D

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