English Language and Literature Programmes

FULL-TIME BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A) PROGRAMME

Admission Requirements

Regular undergraduate students are admitted into the programme through University Matriculation Examination (UME), Direct Entry, and transfer.

A minimum of five O’ level credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings in WASSCE, SSCE, NECO, GCE (O/L) or any other examination that is acceptable to the  University Senate  qualifies the applicant for admission through UME. The candidate must have passed the English language and  literature in English at credit level.

Besides, the University also administers a post UME screening exercise on candidates before they are short-listed for admission.

 

Direct Entry

Candidates for admission through direct entry must have passed  literature in English in the GCE (A/L) or at the Higher School, or at the NCE. A student who has at least a credit pass in English at the NCE need not have passed literature at credit level in the SSCE, WASCE, NECO, GCE (O/L) or any other examination acceptable to the Senate of  Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

 

Transfer

Inter-Departmental Transfer

A student admitted through UME into another department, but who wishes to transfer to the Department of English Language and Literature must spend one academic session in the original department and, thereafter, apply for a transfer into the second year (200 level) of the new department, following the approval of his application by the senate.

Thus, transfers are not allowed into the first or final year of the programme. Transferring students are required to meet the admission requirements specified in 2.1 above

 

Course Codes

The code of each course in the Department begins with a three- letter abbreviation (ENG), which represents the Department of English. This is followed by a three digit number, the first of which indicates the year of study in which the course is taught, the second digit refers to the subject area within the course and the third digit represents the number of times the course has run in that area and the semester for the course; odd numbers refer to the first semester, and even numbers of the third digit refer to the second semester. There are however  some exceptions.

The stress areas represented by the middle digit are numbered as follows:

  1. Linguistics- General Language Courses
  2. Language- Phonetics and Phonology
  3. Language-Morphology, Syntax and Semantics
  4. Language-Composition, Reading and Writing
  5. English Literature-Survey and General Courses
  6. Literature in English – Area Studies, Including African Literature, etc.
  7. English Literature – Stress areas e.g Poetry, Drama, Fiction
  8. English Literature – Specific Periods, Specific Authors
  9. Project, Research Methods, Special Methods
  10. Basic/Elementary.

 

Designation/ Status of Courses

Major courses: These are compulsory courses. They are Core courses within the Department of English that must be taken and passed.

 

Required courses: These are courses outside the discipline;  otherwise known as subsidiary, that must be taken and passed.

 

Elective courses: These are courses within or outside the discipline from which students select a number,  for purposes of fulfilling the minimum requirements for the award of the degree. Which ever one selected must be taken and passed.

 

General Studies: These are courses under the School of General Studies programme which students must do to fulfill the University requirements for the award of the Bachelor’s  degree. These course must all be passed.

 

Optional Compulsory: These are major departmental courses from which students choose for the purposes of completing the number of required credits for the semester. More importantly, the courses chosen from this group of courses help to orientate a student towards language, or towards literature, and help to indicate the student’s area of greatest interest.

                                                                                    

1st Year, First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Remark Prerequisite
ENG 101 Elements of  English Grammar and Usage I 3 Compulsory None
ENG 111 Introduction to General Linguistics I 3 Compulsory None
ENG 141 Mechanics of Reading Comprehension 3 Compulsory None
ENG 151 Introduction to Fiction 3 Compulsory None
ENG 161 Introduction to Nigerian Literature I 3 Compulsory None
ENG 173 Introduction to Poetry 3 Compulsory None
G.S. 101 Use of English I 2 Compulsory None
G.S. 107 Nigerian Peoples and Culture(s) 2 Compulsory None
IGB 101 Elementary Igbo I 2 Elective None
FRE 101 Elementary French I 2 Elective None
HAU 101* Elementary Hausa I 2 Elective None
YOR 101* Elementary Yoruba I 2 Elective None
CHI 101* Elementary Chinese I 2 Elective None
GS 108 Basic Igbo Studies 1 1 Compulsory None
1st Year, Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Remark Prerequisite
ENG 102 Elements of English Grammar and Usage II 3 Compulsory ENG 101
ENG 112 Introduction to General Linguistics II 3 Compulsory ENG 111
ENG 131 Basic English Composition 3 Compulsory None
ENG 152 Introduction to Oral Literature 3 Compulsory None
ENG 162 Introduction to Nigerian Literature II 3 Compulsory ENG 161
ENG 171 Elements of Drama 3 Compulsory
GS 102 Use of English II 2 Compulsory
GS 103 Introduction to Philosophy and Logic 2 Compulsory
GS 109 Agumagu Igbo II 1 Compulsory IGB I
IGB 102 Elementary Igbo II 2 Elective IGB 101
FRE 102 Elementary French II 2 Elective FRE 101
HAU 102* Elementary Hausa II 2 Elective HAU 101
YOR 102* Elementary Yoruba II 2 Elective YOR 101
CHI 102* Elementary Chinese II 2 Elective CHI 101

 

Note: Only one of the elective courses is selected per semester.

2nd Year, First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Remark Prerequisite
ENG 221 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology I 3 Compulsory None
ENG 241 Advanced English Composition I 3 Compulsory None
ENG 251 Survey of Literature I 3 Compulsory None
ENG 281 Modern Comedy 3 Compulsory None
ENG 282 English Literature of the Renaissance Period 3 Compulsory None
CSC 101 Introduction to Computer Programming 2 Compulsory None
GS 104 Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science 2 Compulsory None
IGB 201 Intermediate Igbo I 2 Elective IGB 102
FRE 201 Intermediate French I 2 Elective FRE 102
HAU 201* Intermediate Hausa I 2 Elective HAU 102
YOR 201* Intermediate Yoruba I 2 Elective YOR 102
CHI 201* Intermediate Chinese I 2 Elective CHI 102
2nd Year, Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Remark Prerequisite
ENG 202 Language and Society 3 Compulsory None
ENG 222 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology II 3 Compulsory ENG 221
ENG 242 Advanced English Composition II 3 Compulsory ENG 241
ENG 252 Survey of Literature II 3 Compulsory ENG 251
ENG 253 Literary Appreciation 2 Compulsory None
ENG 283 English Literature of the Neo-Classical Period 3 Compulsory None
CSC 102 Computer Appreciation II 2 Compulsory None
IGB 202 Intermediate Igbo II        2 Elective IGB 201
FRE 202 Intermediate French II        2 Elective FRE 201
HAU 202* Intermediate Hausa II        2 Elective HAU 201
YOR 202* Intermediate Yoruba II        2 Elective YOR 201
CHI 202* Intermediate Chinese II        2 Elective CHI 201

 

Note: Only one of the elective courses is selected per semester.

 

 

 

 

3rd Year, First Semester (Language Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credits Remark Prerequisite
ENG 301 Discourse Analysis 3 Compulsory None
ENG 303 English as a Second Language 3 Compulsory None
ENG 321 Phonology of English 3 Compulsory None
ENG 331 Contemporary English Usage 3 Compulsory None
3rd Year, First Semester (Literature Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credits Remark Prerequisite
ENG 341 Creative Writing 3 Compulsory None
ENG 342 Advanced Prose Composition 3 Compulsory None
ENG 361 African Fiction 3 Compulsory None
ENG 381 Literature of the Romantic Period 3 Compulsory None
ENG 382 Literature of the Victorian Period 3 Compulsory None
ENG 384 Shakespeare 3 Compulsory None
3rd Year, Second Semester (Language Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credits Remark Prerequisite
ENG 302 English Language in Nigeria 3 Compulsory None
ENG 304 Introduction to Sociolinguistics 3 Compulsory None
ENG 311 Introduction to Applied linguistics 3 Compulsory None
ENG 332 Introduction to Semantics 3 Compulsory None
ENG 333 Modern English Structure 3 Compulsory None
ENG 334 Morphology of English 3 Compulsory None
ENG 392 Research Methods 3 Compulsory None
3rd Year, Second Semester (Literature Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credits Remark Prerequisite
ENG 302 English Language in Nigeria 3 Compulsory None
ENG 334 Morphology of English 3 Compulsory None
ENG 353 Theory and Practices of Literature Criticism 3 Compulsory None
ENG 362 African Poetry 3 Compulsory None
ENG 363 African Drama 3 Compulsory None
ENG 364 Survey of American Literature 3 Compulsory None
4th Year, First Semester (Language Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credits Remark Prerequisite
ENG 401 Multi-Lingualism 3 Compulsory None
ENG 431 New Trends in Syntax 3 Compulsory None
ENG 432 English for Specific Purposes 3 Compulsory None
ENG 442 Speech Writing 3 Compulsory None
ENG 491 Research Method 3 Compulsory None
4th Year, First Semester (Literature Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credits Remark Prerequisite
ENG 432 English for Specific Purposes 3 Compulsory None
ENG 452 Commonwealth Literature 3 Compulsory None
ENG 472 Studies in Fiction 3 Compulsory None
ENG 482 Modern Authors 3 Compulsory None
ENG 491 Research Methods/Seminar 3 Compulsory None
4th Year, Second Semester (Language Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credits Remark Prerequisite
ENG 402 Language and National Development 3 Compulsory None
ENG 433 Pragmatics 3 Compulsory None
ENG 434 Modern English Grammar and Usage 3 Compulsory None
ENG 441 Psycholinguistics 3 Compulsory None
ENG 455 Stylistics 3 Compulsory None
ENG 492 Project 3 Compulsory None
4th Year, Second Semester (Literature Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credits Remark Prerequisite
ENG 402 Language and National Development 3 Compulsory None
ENG 443 Workshop in Creative Writing 3 Compulsory None
ENG 455 Stylistics 3 Compulsory None
ENG 471 Studies in Poetry 3 Compulsory None
ENG 473 Studies in Drama 3 Compulsory None
ENG 492 Project 3 Compulsory None

 

A regular student reading for a four year B.A. (Hons) degree in the Department of  English  is supposed to do a minimum of fifty seven courses (46 core courses  + 11 non core courses ).

 

 

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME (CEP) B. A. D.P

1st Year, First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark Prerequisite
GS 101 Use of English I 2 Compulsory None
ENG 101 Elements of  English Grammar and Usage I 3 Compulsory None
ENG 111 Introduction to General Linguistics I 3 Compulsory None
ENG 141 Mechanics of Reading Comprehension 3 Compulsory None
ENG 161 Introduction to Nigerian Literature 1 3 Compulsory None
IGB 101 Elementary Igbo I 2 Elective None
FRE 101 Elementary French I 2 Elective None
CHI 101* Elementary Chinese I 2 Elective None
1st Year, Second Semester
G.S. 102 Use of English II 2 Compulsory G.S. 101
ENG 102 Elements of English Grammar and Usage II 3 Compulsory ENG 101
ENG 112 Introduction to General Linguistics II 3 Compulsory ENG 111
ENG 131 Basic English Composition 3 Compulsory None
ENG 162 Introduction to Nigerian Literature II 3 Compulsory ENG 161
IGB 102 Elementary Igbo II 2 Elective IGB 101
FRE 102 Elementary French II 2 Elective FRE 101
HAU 102* Elementary Hausa II 2 Elective HAU 101
YOR 102* Elementary Yoruba II 2 Elective YOR 101
CHI 102* Elementary Chinese II 2 Elective CHI 101

 

2nd Year, First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark Prerequisite
GSS 104 Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science 2 Optional Compulsory None
G.S. 107 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 Compulsory None
ENG 151 Introduction to Fiction 3 Compulsory None
ENG 173 Introduction to Poetry 3 Compulsory None
ENG 241 Advanced English Composition I 3 Compulsory None
IGB 201 Intermediate Igbo I 2 Elective IGB 102
FRE 201 Intermediate French I 2 Elective FRE 102
CHI 201* Intermediate Chinese I 2 Elective CHI 102
2nd Year, Second Semester
G.S. 103 Introduction to Philosophy and Logic 2 Compulsory None
ENG 152 Introduction to Oral Literature 3 Compulsory None
ENG 171 Elements of Drama 3 Compulsory None
ENG 202 Language and Society 3 Compulsory None
ENG 242 Advanced English Composition II 3 Compulsory ENG 241
IGB 202 Intermediate Igbo II 2 Elective IGB 201
FRE 202 Intermediate French II 2 Elective FRE 201
CHI 202* Intermediate Chinese II 2 Elective CHI 201
3rd Year, First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark Prerequisite
CSC 101 Introduction to Computer Programming 2 Optional Compulsory None
ENG 221 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 3 Compulsory None
ENG 251 Survey of English Literature I 3 Compulsory None
ENG 281 Modern Comedy 3 Compulsory None
ENG 282 English Literature of the Renaissance Period 3 Compulsory None
3rd Year, Second Semester
CSC 102 Computer Appreciation II 2 Compulsory None
ENG 222 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology II 3 Compulsory ENG 221
ENG 252 Survey of English Literature II 3 Compulsory ENG 251
ENG 253 Literary Appreciation 2 Compulsory None
ENG 283 English Literature of the Neo-Classical Period 3 Compulsory None
4th Year, First Semester (Language Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark Prerequisite
ENG 301 Discourse Analysis 3 Compulsory None
ENG 303 English as a Second Language 3 Compulsory None
ENG 321 Phonology of English 3 Compulsory None
ENG 331 Contemporary English Usage 3 Compulsory None
4th Year, First Semester (Literature Stress)
ENG 342 Advanced Prose Composition 3 Compulsory None
ENG 361 African Fiction 3 Compulsory None
ENG 381 Literature of the Romantic Period 3 Compulsory None
ENG 382 Literature of the Victorian Period 3 Compulsory None
4th Year, Second Semester (Language Stress)
ENG 302 English Language in Nigeria 3 Compulsory None
ENG 311 Introduction to Applied Linguistics 3 Compulsory None
ENG 332 Introduction to Semantics 3 Compulsory None
ENG 392 Research Methods 3 Compulsory None
ENG 334 Morphology of English 3 Compulsory None
4th Year, Second Semester (Literature Stress)
ENG 353 Theory and Practices of Literature Criticism 3 Compulsory None
ENG 362 African Poetry 3 Compulsory None
ENG 383 English Literature of the Modern Period 3 Compulsory None
ENG 334 Morphology of English 3 Compulsory None
ENG 392 Research Methods 3 Compulsory None

 

5th Year, First Semester (Language Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark Prerequisite
ENG 304 Introduction to Sociolinguisics 3 Compulsory None
ENG 341 Creative Writing 3 Compulsory None
ENG 384 Shakespeare 3 Compulsory None
ENG 401 Multi-Lingualism 3 Compulsory None
5th Year, First Semester (Literature Stress)
ENG 341 Creative Writing 3 Compulsory None
ENG 363 African Drama 3 Compulsory None
ENG 384 Shakespeare 3 Compulsory None
ENG 473 Studies in Drama 3 Compulsory None
5th Year, Second Semester (Language Stress)
ENG 333 Modern English Structure 3 Compulsory None
ENG 432 English for Specific Purposes 3 Compulsory None
ENG 433 Pragmatics 3 Compulsory None
ENG 491 Research Methods 3 Compulsory None
5th Year, Second Semester (Literature Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark Prerequisite
ENG 432 English for Specific Purposes 3 Compulsory None
ENG 443 Workshop in Creative Writing 3 Compulsory None
ENG 471 Studies in Poetry 3 Compulsory None
ENG 482 Modern Authors 3 Compulsory None
ENG 491 Research Methods/Seminar 3 Compulsory None

 

 

 

 

 

6th Year, First Semester (Language Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark Prerequisite
ENG 402 Language and National Development 3 Compulsory None
ENG 431 New Trends in Syntax 3 Compulsory None
ENG 442 Speech Writing 3 Compulsory None
ENG 455 Stylistics 3 Compulsory None
6th Year, First Semester (Literature Stress)
ENG 402 Language and National Development 3 Compulsory None
ENG 452 Commonwealth Literature 3 Compulsory None
ENG 455 Stylistics 3 Compulsory None
6th Year, Second Semester (Language Stress)
ENG 434 Modern English Grammar and Usage 3 Compulsory None
ENG 441 Psycholinguistics 3 Compulsory None
ENG 492 Project 3 Compulsory ENG 491
6th Year, Second Semester (Literature Stress)
ENG 472 Studies in Fiction 3 Compulsory None
ENG 482 Modern Authors 3 Compulsory None
ENG 492 Project 3 Compulsory ENG 491
Note: Only one of the electeve courses is selected per semester

 

SANDWICH PROGRAMME LIST OF COURSES

 

Sandwish Programme List of Courses
Course Code Course Title
ENG 102 Elements of English Grammar & Usage
ENG 112 Introduction to General linguistics
ENG 171 Elements of Drama
ENG 173 Introduction to Poetry
ENG 162 Introduction to Nigerian  Literature
ENG 221 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology I
ENG 222 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology II
ENG 241 Advanced English Composition 1
ENG 251 Survey of English Literature I
ENG 252 Survey of English Literature II
ENG 253 Literary Appreciation
ENG 281 Modern Comedy
ENG 302 English  Language in Nigeria
ENG 303 English as a Second Language
ENG 311 Introduction to Applied Linguistics
ENG 333 Modern English Structure
ENG 334 Morphology of English
ENG 361 African Fiction
ENG 363 African Drama
ENG 382 English Literature of the Victorian Period
ENG 384 Shakespeare
ENG. 402 Language and  National Development
ENG 434 Modern English Grammar & Usage
ENG 452 Commonwealth Literature
ENG 472 Studies in Fiction

 

 

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME

The major objective of the Master of Arts’ degree programme in English is to deepen students’ understanding of language and literature and thus familiarize them with the principles underlying various studies in the areas.

Candidates for admission are holders of an honour’s degree in English of Nnamdi Azikiwe University or from any other university recognized by the Senate of the University. However, graduates in related disciplines may also be considered provided they score the required overall minimum points in language and literature courses of their undergraduate programme. We do not admit those who have (3rd class or 22) below FCGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale.

 

 

1st Semester Courses (Language Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark
ENG 592 Advanced Research Methodology 3 Compulsory
ENG 511 Advanced English Phonetics & Phonology 3 Compulsory
ENG 532 Lexicology & Semantics of English 3 Compulsory
ENG 503 Bilingualism & Multilingualism 3 Elective
ENG 501 Advanced Discourse Analysis 3 Elective
1st  Semester Courses (Literature Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark
ENG 592 Advanced Research Methodology 3 Compulsory
ENG 573 Studies in African Fiction 3 Compulsory
ENG 551 Advanced Literary Theory & Criticism 3 Compulsory
ENG 581 Popular Literature & The Mass Media 3 Elective
ENG 582 Advanced Creative Writing 3 Elective

 

2nd Semester (Language Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark
ENG 594 Advanced English Grammar and Usage 3 Compulsory
ENG 525 Morphology of Present Day English 3 Compulsory
ENG 502 Applied English Linguistics 3 Compulsory
ENG 504 Sociolinguistics 3 Elective
ENG 541 Psycholinguistics 3 Elective
ENG 531 English as a Second Language (ESL) 3 Elective
ENG 593 M. A. Thesis 6 Compulsory
2nd Semester (Literature Stress)
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark
ENG 572 Studies in Written African Poetry 3 Compulsory
ENG 574 Studies in Written African Drama 3 Compulsory
ENG 571 Studies in Oral Literature 3 Compulsory
ENG 552 Survey of English Literature II 3 Elective
Special Subject 3 Elective
ENG 593 M. A. Thesis 6 Compulsory

 

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY  (Ph.D) DEGREE PROGRAMME

 

Admission Requirements

Subject to the  provisions of the University-wide regulations governing the admission of candidates into the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme, applicants seeking admission into the Ph.D. degree programme of the Department of English Language and Literature will be required to meet the following conditions:

 

  1. They should possess a Master’s degree in English Language or Literature obtained from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or any approved university.
  2. Applicants who possess the qualifications stated in (i) above will be expected to have scored an FCGPA of not less than 3.5 (5 point scale) in the course work leading to the award of their master’s degree.

iii. Candidates who hold qualifications other than (i) above acceptable to the University may be considered upon confirmation of the equivalence of such qualifications.

  1. To proceed further with the programme, candidates admitted into the Ph.D. programme should work out with their nominated supervisors, within the first year of their admission, a proposal around their chosen topics. The candidates will, in addition, be required to defend the said proposal at the departmental postgraduate panel. This serves as a pre-condition for proceeding to independent research in their chosen areas of study.
  2. Scheme of Study

The candidate would be required to take a minimum of 9 credits and a maximum of 12 credits in the courses approved for his/her programme.

 

 

Full-time Ph.D. Degree Programme (Language Stress)
 1st Year First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark
ENG 601 Studies in Language 3 Compulsory
ENG 691 Doctoral Seminar I Audit Compulsory
ENG 693 Advanced Research Methodology & Bibliographic Studies 3 Compulsory
1st Year Second Semester
ENG 692 Doctoral Seminar II Audit Compulsory
ENG 694 Advanced Studies Syntax and Semantics 3 Elective
ENG 695 Further Studies in Phonology of English 3 Elective
2nd Year
ENG 696 Ph. D. Dissertation 12 Compulsory
3rd Year
Completion of the Ph.D. Dissertation/Vica Voce Compulsory

 

Part-time Ph.D Degree Programme (Language Stress)
 1st Year First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark
ENG 601 Studies in Language 3 Compulsory
ENG 693 Advanced Research Methodology & Bibliographic Studies 3 Compulsory
1st Year Second Semester
ENG 694 Advanced Studies Syntax and Semantics 3 Elective
ENG 695 Further Studies in Phonology of English 3 Elective
2nd Year  First Semester
ENG 691 Doctoral Seminar I Audit Compulsory

 

2nd Year Second Semester
ENG 692 Doctoral Seminar II Audit Compulsory
3rd Year
ENG 696 Ph. D. Dissertation 12 Compulsory
4th Year
Completion of the Ph.D. Dissertation/Vica Voce Compulsory

 

 

Full-time Ph.D. Degree Programme (Literature Stress)
 1st Year First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark
ENG 602 Methods and Techniques of Critical Discourse 3 Compulsory
ENG 662 World Literature in English 3 Compulsory
ENG 691 Doctoral Seminar I Audit Compulsory
1st Year Second Semester
ENG 652 Literature and Ideas 3 Compulsory
ENG 663 Main Currents in African Literature 3 Compulsory
ENG 692 Doctoral Seminar II Audit Compulsory
2nd Year
ENG 696 Ph. D. Dissertation 12 Compulsory
3rd Year
Completion of the Ph.D Dissertation/Vica Voce Compulsory
Part-time Ph.D. Degree Programme (Literature Stress)
 1st Year First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Remark
ENG 602 Methods and Techniques of Critical Discourse 3 Compulsory
ENG 662 World Literature in English 3 Compulsory
1st Year Second Semester
ENG 652 Literature and Ideas 3 Compulsory
ENG 663 Main Currents in African Literature 3 Compulsory
2nd Year First Semester
ENG 691 Doctoral Seminar I Audit Compulsory
2nd Year Second Semester
ENG 692 Doctoral Seminar II Audit Compulsory
3rd Year
ENG 696 Ph. D. Dissertation 12 Compulsory
3rd Year
Completion of the Ph.D. Dissertation/Vica Voce

 

Duration

  1. The Full time  Ph.D Programme would run for a minimum of six semesters, and a maximum of eight semesters.
  2. The Part-time Ph.D Programme would run for a minimum of  eight semesters and a maximum of ten semesters.

 

Any alteration of the above time schedules can only be made by special written permission of the Faculty Board of Studies and the Postgraduate Programme Committee.

 

Dissertation

Completed dissertations in respect of the Ph.D. Degree should be submitted at least four months before the stipulated completion date which should correspond to the date of the viva voce.

 

Viva Voce

Candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in English will be required to defend their dissertation at viva voce before a panel of examiners consisting of:

  1. the Chairman, Board of Examiners (Dean, School of Post graduate Studies)
  2. an  External Examiner
  3. the Head of Department
  4. the Candidates’  Supervisor, etc.

 

Current Academic Staff of the Department

S/N Name/Qualifications Rank Area(s) of Interest/Specialization
1 R. N. Umeasiegbu

B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Professor Oral Literature; Creative Writing
2 D.C. Ekpunobi

B.Ed., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Professor Written Composition; English as a Second Language
3 D.M. Nduka

B.Ed., M.A., Ph.D.

Professor Receptive and Applied Communication/Language Arts
4 J.C. Eyisi

N.C.E., B.A., M.Ed,, M.A., Ph.D

Professor Grammar; Phonetics and Phonology; English as a Second Language
5 I.J. Ogbazi

B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.

Associate Professor Literature in English; African Fiction; Postcolonial Literature and Gender Studies
6 A.C. Onuigbo

B.Ed., M.A.

Senior Lecturer Phonetics and Phonology; Psycholinguistics
7 R.U. Uzoezie

N.C.E., Dip., B.A., M.A.

Senior Lecturer Sociolinguistics; Phonetics and Phonology
8 E. A. Chukwu

B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Associate Professor Morphology; Syntax; Phonetics and Phonology
9 J.N. Ifechelobi

B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Senior Lecturer Grammar; English as a Second Language
10 N. Ezenwa-Ohaeto

B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Associate Professor Phonetics and Phonology; Research Methodology; Applied Linguistics
11 I.C. Ofordi

B.A., M.A.

Lecturer I Semantics; Discourse Analysis; Stylistics; Pragmatics
12 G.I. Nnamdi-Eruchalu

B.A., M.A.

Senior Lecturer General Linguistics; English as a Second Language
13 C.R. Ezeifeka

B.Ed., M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D.

Senior Lecturer Sociolinguistics; Modern English Structure; English for Specific Purposes; Semantics; Advancede English Composition; English as a Second Language; Advanced Discourse Analysis
14 S.M. Ogene

B.Ed., M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D.

Senior Lecturer African Literature; Creative Writing; Literary Appreciation
15 C. B. Okoye

O.N.D., H.N.D., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Lecturer I Poetry; African Literature; Common Wealth Hybrid Literatures
16 A.C. Ezeaku

B.A., M.A.

Lecturer II Drama; African Literature; Criticism
17 C.U. Akaruese

B.A., P.G.D., M.A.

Senior Lecturer Syntax; Applied English Linguistics
18 E.I. Obi

B.A., M.A.

Lecturer II Advanced English Composition. English As second Language, Eng. For specific purposes
19 O.S. Akujobi

B.A. M.A

Lecturer II English for Specific Purposes; English as a Second Language; Advanced Discourse Analysis
20 I.E. Odinye

B.A., M.A.

Senior Lecturer Fiction; Creative wrting; Poetry
21 E.C. Anyanwu

B.Ed., M.A.

Assistant Lecturer English as a Second Language, Phonetics & Phonology
22 E.C. Ugwu

B.A.

Lecturer I English language; Socio-Psycholinguistics; Phonetics and Grammar