ADEDUN, EMMANUEL ADEDAYO, Ph.D. Mountain Top University Lagos, Tel. No. (Mobile): +2348023414410 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

PERSONAL DETAIL

Name: Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo Designation: Professor Department: Department of Languages Faculty: College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mountain Top Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, , Nigeria Address (Office) Department of Languages, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, Nigeria Place of Birth: Esa-Oke Date of Birth: 30th October, 1965 State of Origin: Osun Sex: Male Marital Status: Married Number and Ages of Children: 3 Children; Ages – 25, 24, 22

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (Qualification), (Institution). Ph.D. (English & Literary Studies), , Nigeria (2004) M.A. (English – Language Option), University of Calabar, Nigeria (1994) B.A. (Hons) (English & Literary Studies), University of Calabar, Nigeria (1989) - 22 LDC, King’s College, University of London, London (2009) Postdoc.

CAREER HISTORY (Post), (Organization), (Period).

Professor, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, 2015-Date Associate Professor, , 2011-2015 Visiting Professor, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, 2013-2014 Senior Lecturer, University of Lagos, 2007-2011

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Visiting Scholar, Centre for Language, Discourse and Communication, King’s College, University of London, 2009 Lecturer I, University of Lagos, 2004-2007 Lecturer II, University of Lagos, 2001-2004 Assistant Lecturer, University of Lagos, 1999-2001

AREAS OF EXPERTISE (Area)

Sociolinguistics/Multilingualism/English Variation Studies English Language Skills in Advertising/Corporate Organizations English Language Skills in the Print Media Film Studies (Nollywood, Language Ideology) Applied Linguistics Discourse Analysis Pragmatics

PUBLICATIONS

FOREIGN ARTICLES

1. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo and Onyekaba Cornelius Eze (2017), ‘From Nollywood to New Nollywood: An Exploration of New Trends in Nigerian Film’ in Fosudo, Sola and Tunji Azeez (eds.), Inside Nollywood: Issues and Perspectives on Nigerian Cinema: New York: Franklin International Publishers, pp. 140-154

2. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2014), ‘English in National Development’, Emmanuel A. Adedun and Yaw Sekyi-Baidoo (eds.), English Studies in Focus: Readings in Language and Literature. Winneba-Ghana: Faculty of Languages. Pp.1-7.

3. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo and Hammond, Christiana (2014), ‘Semiotic Analysis of Selected Billboard Advertisements in Nigeria and Ghana’, Journal of Languages and Cultures, 3,1, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. Pp. 23- 37. (Principal Researcher).

4. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo & Ayodeji Adedara (2014), ‘Career Prospects of Studying English’, Emmanuel A. Adedun and Yaw Sekyi-Baidoo (eds.), English Studies in Focus: Readings in Language and Literature. Winneba, Ghana: Faculty of Languages. Pp.8-19. (Principal Researcher). 2

5. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo and Atolagbe, Agnes Adebukunola (2011), ‘A Man in Whom I Have Great Confidence: A Discourse Analysis of Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Farewell Speech’, Akademeia, 2, 1, University of Calgary, Canada. (Principal Researcher). https://amesa.library.columbia.edu/scholars/937?locale=en

6. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2011), ‘Linguicism, Bilingualism and Language Attitudes of Nigerians: The Experience of a University Staff School”, (with Shodipe, Mojisola), Journal of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies, IV,1, pp. 121-134, Department of Foreign Languages, Military Technical Institute, Bucharest, Romania. (Principal Researcher). https://www.academia.edu/4864922/Linguicism_and_Language_Attitude_of_Nig erians

7. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2011), ‘Variation and Language Engineering in Yoruba-English Code-Switching’ (with Shodipe, Mojisola), Nordic Journal of English Studies, 10, 1, pp.103-134, University of Gottenburg, Sweden. (Principal Researcher). https://njes-journal.com/24/volume/10/issue/1/

8. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo and Shodipe, Mojisola (2011), ‘Yoruba-English Bilingualism in Central Lagos, Nigeria’, Journal of African Cultural Studies, 23, 2, pp.121-132, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. United Kingdom. (Principal Researcher). https://www.academia.edu/21258372/Yoruba_English_bilingualism_in_central_L agos_Nigeria

9. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2010), ‘The Sociolinguistics of Nollywood Movies’, Journal of Global Analysis, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, 1, 2, pp.111-138. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292589517_The_Socio- pragmatics_of_Nigerian_English_in_Nollywood

10. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2010), ‘Figures of Rhetoric in the Language of Nigerian Christian Sermons’ (with Mekiliuwa, O. Olajumoke), Lwati: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 7, 4, University of Swaziland, Southern Africa, pp.71-81. (Principal Researcher). https://www.academia.edu/4865116/Discourse_Features_and_Patterns_in_a_Nige rian_Pentecostal_Christian_Sermon

11. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2010), ‘Discourse Features and Patterns in Sermonic Texts: An Analysis of a Nigerian Pentecostal Christian Sermon’ (with Mekiliuwa, O. Olajumoke), ARC: The Journal of the Faculty of Religious Studies, McGill University, Canada, 38, pp.63-94. (Principal Researcher).

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https://www.academia.edu/4865116/Discourse_Features_and_Patterns_in_a_Nige rian_Pentecostal_Christian_Sermon

12. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2010), ‘The Pragmatics of Christian Radio Advertisements in Lagos, Nigeria’, The Journal of International Social Research, 3, 14, Fall, University of Ordu, Turkey.pp.9-22. https://amesa.library.columbia.edu/scholars/937?locale=en

ARTICLES IN JOURNALS (NATIONAL)

13. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo and Anana, Mariam (2019), ‘Use of English in Selected Vocational Study Centres in Lagos’, in Ilorin Journal of Applied Linguistics, volume 9, No.1, , pp. 103-129. 14. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo and Christiana Hammond (2018), ‘Popular Culture and Multilingual Practices in Hip-Hop Music in Ghana and Nigeria’, in Mountain Top University Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 64-86. 15. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo and Anana, Mariam (2017), ‘Relationship between English Discourse Patterns and Students Performance: An Explorative Study of Selective Vocational Centres in Lagos State’, Mountain Top University Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, vol.1, No. 1. Pp. 16-31.

16. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo and Collins Igwegbe (2014), ‘Bilingual Creativity in Chimamanda Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus’, Lagos Notes and Records: A Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Vol. 20, No. 2. Pp.1-16. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo and Collins Igwegbe (2014), ‘Bilingual Creativity in Chimamanda Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus’, Lagos Notes and Records: A Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Vol. 20, No. 2. Pp.1-16.

17. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2014), ‘Ecolinguistic Resonances: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Newspaper Editorials on Environment’ in Lagos Review of English Studies (LARES), 19, 1. Pp. 66-94.

18. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2011), ‘Face-Threatening Acts and Politeness Strategies in Nigerian Christian Sermons’ (with Mekiliuwa, O. Olajumoke.), Journal of Language and Literary Studies, 1, 1, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. (Principal Researcher). https://www.academia.edu/6505825/Face_Threatening_Acts_and_Politeneness_S trategies_in_Selected_Nigerian_Christian_Sermons

19. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2010), ‘Cooperative Principles in a Nigerian Christian Sermon’ (with Mekiliuwa, O. Olajumoke.), Lagos Notes and Records: A

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Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, 16, pp.110-125. (Principal Researcher).

20. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2010), ‘A Cross-Generational Study of Code- Switching and Language Attrition in Central Lagos, Nigeria’ (with Shodipe, Mojisola), Journal of Research in National Development, 8, 2b, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, pp.279-296. (Principal Researcher). https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/2056547557-EA-Adedun

21. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2010), ‘The Future of Nigerian English’, Eureka: A Journal of the Department of European Languages, University of Lagos, Nigeria, 2, 1, pp.27-54.

22. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2008), Nigerian English in Print Media Advertisements: Fact or Fiction? Journal of Language and Literary Studies (LARES), 16, 1&2, University of Lagos, Nigeria, pp.133-146.

23. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2007), ‘Children’s Comprehension of Written Advertisement Headlines’, Lagos Notes and Records: A Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, XIII , Universty of Lagos, Nigeria, pp.64-80.

24. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2005), “Paradigms for Contrasting Code-Mixing and Code-Switching: A Systemic Linguistic Approach”, CALEL, 3, 1, University of Calabar, Nigeria, pp.133-157.

25. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2005), “Theme and Information Structures in Internet Advertising”, CALEL, 3, 2, University of Calabar, Nigeria, pp.128-145.

CHAPTERS IN EDITED BOOKS – NATIONAL 26. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2014), ‘English and the Practice of Law in Nigeria: Command of Language and Advocacy’ in Azinge, Epiphany; Nlerum, Franscisca and Amadi, Gary Kelechi (eds.), Legal Empiricism and Writing Skills, Lagos: Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. pp. 229-267.

27. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2014), ‘Interview with Professor Akachi Adimora- Ezeigbo’ in Adedun, Emmanuel A. and Nweke, Benedict Onuora (eds.) New Perspectives on a Literary Enigma: A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Theodora Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, Ibadan: University Press. Pp. 350-359.

28. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2012), ‘Vocabulary Development’ in Use of English: GST 105, Centre for General Studies, University of Lagos, University of Lagos Press, pp.170-188.

29. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo and Ade-Ademilua, Omobolanle (2011), ‘Planning and Managing Presentations in Research Seminars’, Research Manual for Postgraduate Students: A Publication of the School of Postgraduate Studies,

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University of Lagos, Ogundipe, Oluwatoyin; Obashoro-John, Oluwayemisi and Adedun, Adedayo (eds.). Lagos: Concept Publishers. (Principal Researcher). pp.214-230.

30. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2007), ‘The Relevance of Advertising to the Teaching of English’, Daramola, Adeyemi & Olugasa, Olubukola (eds.), Literature and Language: A Drama of Life, Lagos: B Print, University of Lagos, Nigeria, pp.211-216.

31. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2006), ‘Literary Elements as Communicative Strategies in Advertising’, Ezeigbo, T.A. & Aribisala, K.A. (eds.) Literature, Language and National Consciousness: A Festschrift in Honour of Theo Vincent, Lagos: University of Lagos Press, Nigeria, pp.525-534.

32. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2005), “Carry Go”: A Sociolinguistic Study of the Language of Bus Conductors in Lagos - Nigeria”, Momoh, C.S. (ed), Integrative National Conference Vol. III (Inter-Group Tensions), Lagos: Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, pp.209-225.

MONOGRAPH - NATIONAL

33. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2008), Slang as a ‘Dialect’: A Study of the Language of the Undergraduate Students of the University of Lagos, Nigeria: Faculty of Arts Monograph Series, 8, December, 34 pp.

34. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo and Shodipe Mojisola (2011), Linguicism and Language Attitudes of Nigerians: The University of Lagos Experience, Faculty of Arts Monograph Series, 16, November. 50 pp. (Principal Researcher).

BOOKS - FOREIGN

35. Emmanuel A. Adedun and Yaw Sekyi-Baidoo (2014), English Studies in Focus: Readings in Language and Literature. Winneba: Faculty of Languages, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. 650pp.

BOOKS - NATIONAL

36. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo and Anyokwu, Christopher (2015), Course-Text on Literature-in-English for Joint Universities Preparatory Examination Board. Department of English, University of Lagos. 243pp.

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37. Adedun, Emmanuel A. and Nweke, Benedict Onuora (eds.) (2014), New Perspectives on a Literary Enigma: A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Theodora Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, Ibadan: University Press. 406pp.

38. Okoro, Oko and Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2012) (eds.), Use of English: GST105, Lagos: Centre for General Studies, University of Lagos, University of Lagos Press. 437pp.

39. Ogundipe, Oluwatoyin; Obashoro-John, Oluwayemisi and Adedun, Adedayo (eds.) (2011), Research Manual for Postgraduate Students: A Publication of the School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos. Lagos: Concept Publishers. 251pp.

40. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2010), The Use of English for Academic Purposes, Lagos: University of Lagos Press, Lagos, Nigeria, 480 pp.

41. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2010), Effective English for Business and Professional Communication, Lagos: Concept Publishers, Nigeria, 429 pp.

42. Adedun, Emmanuel Adedayo (2010), Principles of Debating and Public Presentation, Lagos: University of Lagos Press, 120 pp.

ONGOING RESEARCH

‘Bilingual Discourse in Yoruba Traditional Marriage Ceremonies’

‘Multilingualism in Nollywood Movies’

‘Peace Building and National Integration in Nigeria through Nollywood Films’ ‘Discourses and Interactions of Nigerians in Selected Online Comments’ ‘Creativitity and Rhetorical Patterns in the Sermons of Dr. D.K. Olukoya’

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

1. Course Adviser (1999 – 2005) 2. Coordinator, Faculty of Arts Foundation (Evening) Programme (2004 – 2006) 3. Exams Officer, Department of English (2005 – 2008) 4. Departmental Facilitator, Sandwich Programme (2005 – 2014) 5. Congregation Representative, University of Lagos Senate (2004 – 2006) 6. Member, Faculty of Arts Distinguished Lectures Committee (2007 – 2009) 7. Coordinator, ICE, Department of English Evening Programme (2009 – 2013)

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8. Board Member, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos (2009 - 2015) 9. Member, Committee for the Commissioning of HRDC New Building (2012) 10. Member, Academic Programmes Committee - APC (2009 – 2015) 11. Staff Adviser, National Association of Students of English Language and Literature – NASELL , University of Lagos Chapter (2009 – 2014) 12. Staff Adviser, Faculty of Arts Students’ Fellowship (2008 – 2013) 13. Member, Management Board of Human Resources Development Centre, University of Lagos (2011 – 2015). 14. Sub-Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos (2011-2013) 15. Chairman, Examination Results Committee, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos (2011-2013). 16. Chairman, Welfare Committee, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos (2011-2013). 17. Acting Chairman/Member, Admissions Committee, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos (2011-2013) 18. Member, Publications Committee, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos (2011-2013). 19. Coordinator, Postgraduate Students’ Accommodation (2011-2013) 20. Staff Adviser, Postgraduate Students’ Academic Committee (2011-2013) 21. Member, Popular Education Committee, Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Lagos (2011-2013) 22. Member, Faculty of Arts Committee on the Establishment of the Department of Chinese Studies (2012). 23. Member, Programmes Sub-Committee on the 50th Anniversary of the University of Lagos. (2012) 24. Chairman, Sub-Committee on Revision of Admission Regulations for the School of Postgraduate School, University of Lagos (2012-2013). 25. Chairman, Sub-Committee on Revision of Examination Results Regulations for the School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos (2012-2013). 26. Member, Sub-Committee on Revision of Academic Programmes’ Regulations for the School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos (2012-2013). 27. Chief Programme Monitoring Officer, Human Resources Development Centre, University of Lagos (2011-2015). 28. Staff Adviser, Postgraduate Students’ Academic Committee, University of Lagos (2011-2013). 29. Member, University of Lagos Central Research Conference Planning Committee (2012-2014) 30. Member, Planning Committee, Conference on Higher Education, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos (2012-2013) 31. Member, Editorial Board, Lagoon Review, a Publication of the School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos (2011-2015). 32. Chairman, Electoral Committee, University of Lagos (Akoka) Staff Multipurpose Co-operative Society Ltd. (2012). 33. Member, Quality Assurance and Standards Committee, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos (2014-2015).

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34. Hall Master (2014-2016), Elkanemi Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos 35. Head of Department, Department of English, University of Lagos (2014-2015) 36. Member, Administrative Panel of Enquiry to Investigate Some Lecturers in the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos (January – April, 2015) 37. Director, Centre for Continuing Education, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2016-Date) 38. Head of Department, Department of Languages, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2016-Date) 39. Chairman, University Time-Table Committee, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2016-Date) 40. Chairman, University Committee on the Establishment of Continuing Education Centre, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2016) 41. Chairman, Committee of College of Humanities and Management Sciences on the Review of Proposal for the Affiliation of Mountain Top International Bible College, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2016-2018) 42. Member, University Senate, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2016-Date) 43. Member, Committee on the Drafting of Condition of Service for Staff, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2016-2018) 44. Member, Committee on Financial Support for Staff on Learned Conferences and Training, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2016-2018) 45. Chairman, University Tactical Committee, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2016-2018) 46. Chairman, University Committee on the Assessment of ICT Functionality, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2016-2017) 47. Member, Appointments and Promotions Committee, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2016-2019) 48. Chairman, Committee on the Popularisation of Music Department, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2016-2017) 49. Editor, Mountain Top University Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2017-Date) 50. Member, Academic Development Committee, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2017-Date) 51. Language Subject-Matter Consultant, National Foreign Language Centre, University of Maryland, USA (2018-Date). 52. Member, Business Committee of Senate, Mountain Top Universiy, Prayer City, Ogun State (2019 – date). 53. Chairman, Research and Innovation Committee, College of Humanities, Management & Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos- Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2020 – date).

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SERVICE TO SCHOLARLY PUBLICATION OUTLETS

1. Scholarly Reviewer, Akademia, University of Calgary, Canada (2011 to Date). 2. Scholarly Reviewer, Journal of Language and Communication, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark (2011 to Date). 3. Editorial Consultant, Journal of Language and Literary Studies, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria (2010 to Date). 4. 5. Editor, Lagos Notes and Records, Faculty of Arts Journal, University of Lagos (2011 - 2015). 6. Editor, Faculty of Arts Monograph Series, University of Lagos (2011-2015). 7. Scholarly Reviewer, University of South African Press, Pretoria (2012 – Date). 8. Editor, SAGE Publishers, United Kingdom (2014 to Date). 9. Editor, Mountain Top University Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State (2017-Date)

SERVICE TO ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS

1. Internal and External Examiner, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana (2013 to Date). 2. External Examiner, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2015) 3. External Examiner, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos (2013 to Date) 4. Facilitator, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Unilag, Yaba, Lagos (2010-2016). 5. Facilitator, Staff Training and Development Unit, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos (2012-2018). 6. Facilitator, Pan African University, Ajah, Lagos (2016 –2017).

SERVICE TO THE NATION

1. Resource Person, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 2009-Date. 2. Member, Academic Board, Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Badagry, Lagos, 2011-2013. 3. Secretariat Officer, Committee of Deans of Postgraduate Schools in Nigerian Universities, 2011 – 2013.

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4. Resource Person, Staff Training and Development Unit, University of Lagos, 2014-2018. 5. Resource Person, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Assembly (NECA), 2014- 2018. 6. Chairman, Dr. D.K. Olukoya Scholarship Foundation, Mountain of Fire & Miracles Ministries Worldwide, Mountain of Fire & Miracles International Headquarters, Lagos, Nigeria. 2015-Date.

MEMBERSHIP OF SCHOLARLY ASSOCIATIONS

1. Area Chair, Bilingualism and Intercultural Relations, Midwest Popular Culture Association, United States of America 2. Member, Oceanic Popular Culture Association, United States of America 3. Member, Reading Association of Nigeria, Calabar, Nigeria 4. Member, International Conference on African Literature and the English Language, Calabar, Nigeria 5. Member, Association of Nollywood Intellectuals, Lagos 6. Member, Nigeria English Studies Association 7. Member, Association of Language Awareness, Canada. 8. Member, Association of International Education Administrators, USA 9. Member, ASMEA (Association of Scholars from Middle East and Africa) 10. Member, International Society for Humor Studies, Oakland, California, USA. 11. Member, GoldenCRI, Washington, USA.

RECENT CONFERENCES ATTENDED

1. Leadership Strategies with Measurable Outcomes, Washington DC, USA, June 10- 12, 2018 2. Conference of International Society for Humour Studies, Hope Names University, Oakland, USA, June 29th to July 2nd, 2015. 3. International Conference on Language, Literature and Communication (LALICOM), University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. February 8-12, 2015. 4. Summer School on Corpus Linguistics, University College, London, July 7-9, 2014. 5. International Conference on Sustainable Development in Third World Countries, University of Ghana, Accra, May 28-June 1, 2014 6. .

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION (Name of Award), (Awarding Institution), (Year Awarded)

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1. Letter of Commendation as Exams Officer, by the Head of Department (Professor Karen King-Aribisala), 2007. 2. The Most Accessible Lecturer in the Department of English, an award by the Graduating Class of the Department of English, 2008/2009 Session. 3. Corporate Leadership and Merit Award presented by Global Education Network, Harvard International College, 2010. 4. Research Grant by the Central Research Unit, University of Lagos (2009) 5. Award for Conference Attendance, Association for Language Awareness, Montreal, Canada. (2012) 6. Award of Excellence by Postgraduate Students of Henry Carr Hall, University of Lagos (2013) 7. Award of Honour by Postgraduate Students of Erastus Akingbola Hall, University of Lagos (2012) 8. Letter of Commendation as an outstanding Editor of the Faculty of Arts journal, Lagos Notes and Records, by the Dean of Faculty of Arts, 2014. 9. TETFUND Award for conference attendance (2014) 10. Award of Excellence by the National Association of Students of English Language and Literature, University of Lagos Chapter (2015).

REFEREES (Name), (Address)

Prof. J.A.T Ojo Dean, College of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences Mountain Top University Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Prayer City Ogun State Nigeria +238159894147

Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe Vice-Chancellor University of Lagos Akoka, Yaba Lagos Nigeria +2348023201618

Prof Yaw Sekyi-Baidoo Former Dean Faculty of Languages University of Education Winneba Ghana +233244432633

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Professor Mopelola Olusakin Director, Institute of Continuing Education University of Lagos Yaba – Lagos Nigeria +2348033043979

Professor Grace Otinwa Director, Quality Assurance Divission University of Lagos Yaba – Lagos Nigeria +2348055157540

NUMBER OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED

The number of undergraduate students supervised from 1999 to date is 157

LIST OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS (Co-) / SUPERVISED

Ph.D.

1. Mekiliuwa, Oluwatoyin Olajumoke (2009), A Discourse Analysis of Selected Pentecostal Sermons in Lagos, Nigeria.

2. Atolagbe, Agnes Olubunkola (2009), A Discourse Analysis of the Use of English in Politics: A Study of Aspects of Abacha’s and Obasanjo’s Speeches.

3. Shodipe, Aduke Mojisola (2009), Sociolinguistic Variation in Bilingual Discourse: A Cross Generational Study of Yoruba-English Code switching and Code-mixing in Central Lagos.

4. Isreal, Peace Chinwendu (2012), A Lexico-Syntactic Analysis of Errors in Selected Textbooks Written by Nigerian Authors.

5. Coulibaly, Abubakar Sidi (2014), Feminism in Selected Writings of African Writers. University of Education, Winneba, Ghana,

6. Anana, Emmanuel Mariam (2015), Discourse Patterns in Vocational Centres in Lagos, Nigeria.

7. Adam, Qasim (2015), A Discourse Analysis of Doctor-Patient Interactions in Lagos, Nigeria.

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8. Calys-Tagoe, Patience (2016), Comparative Analysis of Refusal Responses in Ghanaian English and Gaa

M.Phil. 1. Herzuah, Paul (2014), A Study of Rhetorical Patterns in Selected Newspaper Editorials in Ghana (Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana).

2. Felicia Odue (2014), The Aesthetics of Kotoklo Devotional Songs (Department of English, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana).

3. Abdul-Hayi Moomen (2014), An Analysis of Newspaper Framing of the Dagbon Conflict (Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana).

4. Appiah, Francisca Asiedua (2015), Sociolinguistic Analysis of Address Terms in Akyem Asuboa (Department of Applied Linguistics, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana).

MASTERS 1. Jolaoso, Yetunde Ayodeji (2011), A Comparative Study of English-Yoruba Forms of Greeting

2. Chieke, Peace Chukwuemeka (2011), A Semiotic Study of the Speeches of Obama and Fashola

3. Okoli, Ngozi Chilotam (2011), Language and Advertisement: A Study of Selected GLO Print Advertisement in Nigeria

4. Uzodimma, Juliana Nkechinyere (2011), A Study of Aspects of Cohesion in Purple Hibiscus Written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

5. Aina, Adejoke Adenike (2010), A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Politeness Strategies in Selected Nigerian Novels

6. Ezeh, Ogugua Ifeatu (2010), A Semiotic Analysis of Selected Poems of Christopher Okigbo and Niyi Osundare

7. Osuji, Blessing N. (2010), Bilingualism in Chimamanda Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus.

8. Chinaguh, Emmanuel Chukwudi (2010), Rhetoric and Political Speeches: A Study of Al Gore’s 2000 Presidential Concession Speech.

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9. Ashiru, Adetola Monsurat (2010), A Lexical Semantic Analysis of Print Advertisements of Selected Breweries in Nigeria.

10. Cardoso, Oladapo (2010), Semantic Analysis of some English Inscriptions on Selected Vehicles on Lagos Roads.

11. Osadebe, Susan Chioma (2010), The Language of Humour in Nigerian Stand-Up Comedy: A Study of Basket Mouth’s Jokes.

12. Oludare, Olufemi Elutilo (2009), A Stylistic Analysis of Selected Christian Radio Advertisements in Lagos.

13. Oyetayo, Comfort Olubunmi (2009), A Sociolinguistic Study of Nigerian Indigenous Names.

14. Oluwole, Adefunmilola Anike (2008), A Contrastive Analysis of the English Language and Awori Dialect.

15. Obiyor, Chinwe Bethel (2008), Referential and Lexical Cohesion in the Advertisement of Household Products.

16. Ofili, Patricia Enimien (2008), A Lexico-Semantic Study of the Language of Football Commentary.

17. Agujuiba, Veraline Ekwutosi (2007), A Linguistic Analysis of Selected Invitation Cards in English in Nigeria.

18. Oputa-Nwosu, Anne Ngozichukwuka (2007), Cartoon Communication in Nigerian Newspapers.

19. Lawal, Olabisi Funmilayo (2006), A Lexico-Semantic Analysis of the Use of English in Selected Newspaper Advertisements.

20. Okon, Taiwo Folashade (2006), Cohesion and Coherence in Editorials of Some Selected News Magazines.

21. Nwogu, Favour (2006), The Use of Adjectives in Print Media Advertising in Nigeria.

22. Aruna, Mary Efemena (2006), Reading and Print Media Advertising: A Study of Selected Secondary School Students in Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State.

23. Chibuzor, Ugoezi Immaculata (2006), Error Analysis in the Essays of Students in Some Selected Secondary Schools in Lagos State.

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24. Ogunyomi, S. Olubukola (2005), Analysis of the Use of English in Hard and Soft Product Advertisements.

25. Pauline Seisegh (2014), A Study of the Use of Subordinate Clauses in St. Anne’s Girls’ Senior High School, Damonga Boateng (Department of English, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana).

26. Doreen Delali Mensah (2014), A Study of the Use of Clause Complexes by Students of Oti Boateng (Department of English, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana).

Prof. Emmanuel Adedayo Adedun

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