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ABIOYE, TAIWO OLUBUNMI (PhD)
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NAME: ABIOYE, TAIWO OLUBUNMI (Ph D)
ADDRESS: Department of English and Literary Studies,
College of Human Development,
Covenant University.
Tel: 08054435052, 08065503508
E-mail : mummyeti@yahoo.com
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
B.Ed. (Language Arts) Second Class Upper Division (ABU) 1987
M.A (English Language) ABU
1991
Ph.D (English Language)
ABU 2004
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION: Interdisciplinary - Stylistics, Language use in the
Media, Literacy and the media.
Has conducted studies in Language, Literacy and the media and has been able
to highlight the dynamics of language use in the print media. In addition to
this inter - disciplinary approach to language use, she has delved into the
highly specialized area of stylistics using satirical style and rhetorical
questions as corpus. These, She did at the M.A and Ph.D levels. She has
equally examined women literacy as well as issues on the girl- child. All
these are indications of relative versatility in acquiring and applying
disciplinary knowledge.
COURSES TAUGHT INCLUDE:
· Stylistics
· Applied Linguistics
· Advanced Research Methods
· English for Specific Purposes
· Language and Society
· Use of English 1 & 2
· History of English
· Introduction to Language
PUBLISHED PAPERS INCLUDE:
Abioye, T. O. (1991): “Stylistics: A Neglected Area of Language Teaching
in the Senior Secondary School”, Nigeria Educational Forum (N.E.F), Vol.13,
No.1, December, Pp.61 – 69.
Abioye, T. O. and Adewara, R. I. (1992): “English Language Syllabus for
Senior Islamic Studies Certificate in Teacher Education: SIS 1 – 3”,
Approved by the Islamic Board of Studies, Institute of Education, Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Abioye, T. O. and Adewara, R. I. (1993): “English Language Syllabus for
Senior Islamic Studies Certificate in Teacher Education: JIS 1 – 3”,
Approved by the Islamic Board of Studies, Institute of Education, Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Omojuwa, T. O. (1996): “Using Community and Extension Services in
Enhancing the Women Literacy Programme: Implications for Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria”, Nigeria Educational Forum (N.E.F), Vol.13, No.2,
December, Pp.285 – 292.
Omojuwa, T. O. (1997): “Enhancing Reading and Writing Skills in the Junior
Secondary School Through the Newspaper”, Literacy and Reading in Nigeria (L.R.N),
Vol.7, Pp.209 – 220.
Omojuwa, T. O. (1999): “Examining the Mass Literacy Programme in Zaria
Local Government Area of Kaduna State: Implications for Women Empowerment”,
Literacy and Reading in Nigeria (L.R.N), Vol.8, Nos.1 and 2, Pp.201 – 213.
Omojuwa, T. O. (2002): “Promoting Women Literacy Through Media
Communication Activities”, Literacy and Reading in Nigeria (L.R.N), Vol.9,
No.2, Pp.70 – 76.
Omojuwa, T.O “Feature Writing”. A 3 Credit M. Sc (Journalism)
Course
developed for the National Open University of
Nigeria (NOUN). (Forthcoming).
Omojuwa, T. O. (2004): “ Opinion of University Students on the Role of
Literacy and the Media in Life-Long Learning”, Literacy and Reading in
Nigeria (L.R.N), Vol.10, No 1, Pp325 -331.
(b) Books/Monographs/Guides, etc.
Abioye, T. O. (2005): “Stylistics: An Introductory Text.”
Being Chapter of a Book
submitted to the Dept of English, College of Human
Development (CHD),
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota.
(c) Papers Presented at Conferences, Seminars and Workshops
Abioye, T. O. (1992): “Nigerian Newspapers’ Use of Satire as a Stylistic
Device”, Paper Presented at the 12th International Conference on African
Literature and the English Language (ICALEL) Calabar. 4 May.
Omojuwa, T. O. (2000): “Language Problems and Teaching Strategies
for Remedial
Instruction in the JSS”, Paper Presented as a Resource
Person at St. Bartholomews
Schools, Wusasa Zaria. 27 – 28 January.
Omojuwa, T. O. and Bakare-Odunola, M. T. (2000): “Towards a More
Realistic
Education of the Girl- Child: The Role of the Academic Woman”,
Paper Presented
at the 2nd NAWACS International Conference, University of Abuja,
Gwagwalada,
5 – 10 September.
Abioye-Omojuwa, T. O. (2002): “Assessing the Rhetorical Question as a
Stylistic Device in the message Effectiveness of Newspaper Editorial Texts,
Postgraduate Seminar, Department of English, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
Nigeria, 30th May.
Abioye-Omojuwa, T. O. (2002): “Improving Interactive Teaching and
Writing”, Paper Presented at Reading Association of Nigeria (R.A.N) Workshop
for Teachers, TRADOC, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, 20th – 22nd November.
Abioye-Omojuwa, T. O. (2004): “Contributions of the Rhetorical Question to
the Embellishment of Media Messages”, Postgraduate Seminar, Department of
English, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, May.
Abioye, T. O. (2006): “Discipline in a School System: The
Role of the Teacher”, Paper
Presented as Guest Speaker, Faith Academy Teachers’
Seminar, Canaanland, Ota.
03 January.
Abioye, T. O. & Simpson, A. (2006): “Pentecostal Language as
an Emerging Trend in
Conflict resolution within the Yoruba Family Setting
in Nigeria”, Paper Presented
at the 2nd National Conference on the Family. Benue
State University, Makurdi.
12 -15 March.
(d) Publications in Newspapers/Magazines
Omojuwa, T. O. (1997): “Reminiscence”, The Trumpet, Vol.1, No.1, July,
Pp.21 – 22.
Omojuwa, T. O. (1998): “Mind Your Language – I”, ABU Times, Vol.1, No.1,
February, P.13.
Omojuwa, T. O. (1998): “Mind Your Language – II”, ABU Times, Vol.1, No.2.
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN)
Systemic Functional Linguistics Association of Nigeria (SYSFLAN)
Gender and Women Studies Group (GWSG)
AWARDS
1983 Flora Waziri Prize for Philosophy of Education. Advanced Teachers
College, Maiduguri.
1983 English Department Prize. Advanced Teachers College, Maiduguri
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