PERSONAL DATA

OKON, BASSEY ANDIAN (Ph.D)

DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND NIGERIAN LANGUAGES

UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CALABAR

baokon@unical.edu.ng

okonbasseyubon@gmail.com

Career objectives: Impart knowledge and mentor young scholars, pursue academic excellence in all ramifications and contribute to academic growth and sustainable development.

Place of Birth: Ikot Obong, Ibiono Ibom L.G.A,  Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Nationality: Nigerian

Current Postal Address: Department of Linguistics & Nigerian Languages

University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria,

Institutional E-mail address: baokon@unical.edu.ng

E-mail Address: okonbasseyubon@gmail.com

Present Status: Professor

Department/Unit: Linguistics and Nigerian Languages

Faculty: Arts

B. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Higher Educational Institutions Attended with Dates

  • University of Ibaban, Ibadan – 1993 – 2000

  • University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt – 1986 – 1990

  • University of Calabar, Calabar – 1984 – 1987

  • University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri – 1980 – 1983

Academic Qualification with Dates

  • Ph.D. Linguistics – 2001

  • M. A. Linguistics – 1990

  • M. A. (English & Literary Studies– African Literature Emphasis) – 1987

  • B. A. (Hons.) English – 1983

Distinctions/Awards/Grants with Dates

  • University of Calabar Staff Development Award (1986-1990, 1993-1995)

  • UNICAL URC Grant (1987, 1998)

  • Cross River State Government Scholarship (1980-1983)

  • The Hans Rausing Award Endangered Languages Development Programme(ELDP) 2011

  • Nigerian Academy of Letters, Member MNAL, (2018)

WORK EXPERIENCE WITH DATES

  • University of Calabar (Graduate Assistant) – 1984-1986

  • Assistant Lecturer – 1986 – 1989

  • Lecturer II – 1990 – 1993

  • Lecturer I – 1993 – 2000

  • Senior Lecturer – 2001 – 2005

  • Reader – 2005 – 2013

  • Professor – 2013 – date

  • University of Ibadan (Teaching Assistant) – 1994 – 1996

  • University of Port Harcourt (Use of English Lecturer) – 1987 – 1988

  • University of Uyo (Part-time Lectureship) – 2000-2001

  • University of Uyo, Uyo (Post Doctoral Visiting Scholar on Sabbatical) – 2006/2007

  • University of Uyo, Uyo (Adjunct Senior Lecturer) – 2008-2010

  • University of Jos, Jos (Visiting Scholar Sabbatical) – 2017

WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR

  • Teaching, Research Supervision at Diploma, Undergraduate/Postgraduate levels – 1984 – date

  • Examination Officer, Centre for General Studies – 1985 – 1986

  • Co-ordinator (Use of English) – 1985 – 1986

  • Examination Officer, Centre for General Studies – 1990 – 1992

  • Examination Officer, Department of Linguistics – 2002 – 2004

  • Academic Adviser to Undergraduates – 1992 – 2004, 2008 – 2014, 2018

  • Graduate School Representative at M.A. Viva – 2002, 2004, 2005, 2011, 2012,

2018,2021, 2022

  • Graduate School Representative at Ph.D, Viva – 2005, 2009,2018, 2022

  • Adviser to Faculty of Arts Students Association (FASA) 2003 – 2004

  • Ag. Head of Department, Department of Linguistics – 2004 – 2006

  • Departmental Graduate Board Committee (Member) – 1996 to date

  • Translation of the New Testament from the English Language into Ibibio Member

  • Ibibio Meta Language Committee Member

  • Annang Grammar Development Committee Member

COMMITTEE/COMMUNITY SERVICE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY

  • Ag. Head of Department of Linguistics 2004 – 2006

  • LOC Secretary, 21st Conference of the Linguistics Association of Nigeria 2007

  • Convener, Conference of Association of Nigerian Languages Teachers

(ANLAT), Calabar 6-9/5/2005

  • LOC Member, 1st Regional Reading Association Conference, Calabar (2002)

  • LOC Member, 2nd Regional Reading Association Conference, Uyo (2008)

  • LOC Member, Colloquium in Honour of Professor Okon Essien (2004)

  • LOC Member, Colloquium in Honour of Professor Elerius John (2004)

  • LOC Member, Conference in Honour of Professor Ebo Ubahakwe (2002)

  • LOC Member, Conference in Honour of Professor Dele Orisawayi (2004)

  • Secretary, Editorial Board, International Journal of Linguistics and Communication

(IJOLAC), Vol. 1

  • Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Linguistics and Communication

  • Editor, International Journal of Linguistics and Communication 2016-2018

  • Member, University of Calabar Senate Oct. 2004 – Sept. 2006

  • Member, University of Calabar Senate Oct. 2008 – Sept. 2012

  • Member, University of Calabar Senate Oct. 2013 to date

  • Member, Senate Committee on the Investigation into Allegations of Mal-Administration and Interpersonal Clashes in the Department of Political Science August 2006.

  • Member, Senate Certificate Verification Committee Oct. 2004 – Sept. 2006

  • Member, Faculty of Arts Admission Committee Oct. 2004 – Sept. 2006

  • Chairman, Department of Linguistics Admission Committee Oct. 2004-Sept 2006

  • Member, Faculty of Arts Curriculum Review Committee

  • Member, Department of Linguistics Curriculum Review Committee 2001-2002,2012-2016

  • Member, Faculty of Arts Seminar Committee 2002– 2003, 2011- 2013

  • Member, LOC, Welfare Committee NUGA 1990

  • Member LOC, Action Committee NUGA 1990

  • Chairman, Accreditation Committee for the Department of Linguistics 2005

  • Time Table Officer, Department of Linguistics Oct. 2002 – Sept. 2004

  • Chairman, A & PC Department of Linguistics Oct. 2004 – Sept. 2006

  • Member, A & PC Linguistics and communication Studies 1996 – till date

  • Member, A & PC Faculty of Arts Oct 2004 – till date

  • Chairman, Departmental Welfare Committee Oct. 2004 – Sept. 2006

  • Member, Postgraduate School Board Dept. of Linguistics 1996 – till date

  • Member, Postgraduate School Board Dept. of Linguistics and

Communication Studies 2007 -till date

  • Chairman, Departmental Graduate Board, Department of

Linguistics and Communication Studies 2015- 2021

  • Member, Graduate School Results and Thesis Vetting Committee 2013 -2016

  • Member Faculty of Arts Exam Malpractice Committee 2014 – 2016

  • Occasional Assessor for the following Journals:

  • Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies (CAJOLIS)

  • Paragon Journal – National Association of Women Academics

  • NDUÑỌDE

  • Journal of Applied Literacy & Reading (JALR) Vols. 1 and 2

  • USEM Journal of Languages, Linguistics and Literature

  • Associate Editor, Ndunode Calabar. Journal of the Humanities. Vol. 9. No. 2.

  • Editor in Chief, International Journal of Linguistics & Communication (IJOLAC) Vol. 4 No. 1 2017, Vol 5. No. 1 2018

COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR

  • Coordinator, Ejagham Language Codification Technical Team

  • Kion Language Project in collaboration with the Okoyong Development League

  • Translation project of the Ibibio Bible

  • Reading Programme for Youths in Ibiaku Isiet, Uruan LGA, Akwa Ibom State

  • Secretary, Ikot Obong Scholarship Scheme, Akwa Ibom State

  • Training Teachers in Primary Schools in Calabar Town.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

  • Member, Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL)

  • West African Languages Congress (WALS)

  • Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN)

  • Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN)

  • International Reading Association (IRA)

  • National Association of Women Academics (NAWACS),

  • Association of Nigerian Languages Teachers (ANLAT)

  • Nigerian Educational Research Association (NERA)

  • National Association of General Studies (NAGS)

  • Association of Language Educators

  • Nigeria Association of Lecturers of English for Academic Purposes

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

  • National Association of General Studies 1986 “The Quest for the Total Man: Contribution of Literature.”

  • International Conference on African Literature and the English Language, 1986 “Oral Literary Creativity in a Second Language Situation: The example of Efik Proverbs in English: Problems and Prospects.

  • Nigerian Education Research Association 1988, “Good Writing as an Essential Skill in Educational Development: Evidence from the University of Calabar.”

  • National Association of General Studies 1988. “Language, an Effective Tool for Rural Development.”

  • International Conference on African Literature and the English Language, 1988. “The Teaching of English Pronunciation in the Senior Secondary School, Calabar LGA: Problems and Prospects.”

  • Reading Association of Nigeria, 1989. “Adaptation of the SQ3R Technique in Teaching Reading to Freshmen.”

  • Linguistic Association of Nigeria, 1990. “Pronominalization in Ibibio.”

  • Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians, 1990. “Portrait of Women in Contemporary Literature.”

  • Nigerian Association of Lecturers,1991 “English for Academic Purposes: Problems and Prospects.”

  • Colloquium in Honour of Professor Ayo Banjo, 1995 “A Sociolinguistic Analysis of an Informal Speech Event.”

  • Linguistic Association of Nigeria, 1997 “Language Choice and the Use of Pidgin among Educated Multilinguals in the University of Calabar.”

  • National Association of Women Academics 1999. “Child Development through Language Acquisition: The Ibibio Experience.”

  • Reading Association of Nigeria 1999. “Developing Literacy in Nigeria: The Language Question.”

  • International Conference on Research in Basic and Lifelong Education, 2000. “Conceptualization and Implementation of English Studies as an Alternative for English Language and Literature in English for the Universal Basic Education.”

  • National Association of Women Academics, 2001. “Gender Disparity: The Prose Fiction Perspective.” April 21-23, 2001

  • International Conference in Honour of Prof. E. Ubahakwe, 2001. “The Technique of Teaching ‘Been and Being’ in an ESL Situation.”

  • Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN),2001. 2nd PAN African Conference on Reading for all: Oct 7-10, 2001.

  • “Reading to Writing: Developing Literacy through the Vacation Reading Village.”

  • “Inculcating Information Transfer Skills from Oral to Written Communication.” Calabar Vacation Reading Village.

  • First RAN Regional Association Conference, April 16-19, 2002

  • 2nd Uyo Conference on Languages and Literature, 2002.

  • “Text – Conversion Approach and the Teaching of Writing to Trainee Teachers: An Integration of Theory and Practice.”

  • “Drama Sketch as a Second Language Acquisition Strategy.”

  • African Cultural Studies Conference,. “Names as Cultural Identity: A Sociolinguistic Investigation of Ibibio.” 7-10 October, 2003.

  • 60th birthday symposium in Honour of Okon Essien, 2004. “Translating the Bible from English into Ibibio: Problems and Prospects.”

  • Colloquium in Honour of Professor Elerius E. John, 2004.

  • Pre-retirement Conference in Honour of Professor Dele Orisawayi, 2004.

  • West African Languages Congress, “Convergence in the Spoken English of Ibibio and Igbo Speakers.” August 1-6, 2004.

  • 3rd Uyo Conference on Languages and Literature, 2004.

  • Linguistic Association of Nigeria, 2004. “Repetition of Nouns and Verbs for Emphasis in Ibibio Proverbs.”

  • International Conference on Book Fair and Publishing in Indigenous Languages, May 10-14th, 2005.

  • Second Regional Reading Association Conference 2004. “Non-effective Communication as a result of Poor Reading Habits among UNICAL Students.”

  • Conference of Association of Nigerian Language Teachers (ANLAT), Calabar, 2005.

  • Linguistics Association of Nigeria, 2007. “Language and Socio-Cultural Value: An Analysis of Ibibio Proverbs.”

  • West African Languages Congress, 2008. “Documentation of Ibibio Oramedia.” July 16 – 3rd Aug, 2008.

  • Linguistic Association of Nigeria, 2009. “The Use of Numerical Slangs: Implication for Education.”

  • West African Languages Congress & Linguistic Association of Nigeria, 2013. “Documenting the Significance of the Ibibio Traditional Marriage Gift Items: A Communicative Approach.” July 29 – Aug. 2, 2013.

  • Annual Conference on African Languages (ACAL 45) 2014. Language of Drumming in Ibibio. April 16-20, 2014.

  • Symposium in Honour of Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele of the Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. March 11th -14th, 2014.

Presented Paper titled: “ De-mystifying the Spelling of the Exclamation, Wow!”

  • 17th International Conference of the African Council on Communication Education. University of Calabar, October 20 – 23, 2015.

  • Faculty of Arts International Conference 2016 “Participatory Paradigm a Panacea for Globalization and National Development: A case of the Health Sector in Nigeria”. April 12-15 2016.

  • Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN) 15th Biennial Conference. University of Calabar, October 5-8, 2016.

  • Linguistics Association of Nigeria, 2017- The Use of Traditional Artefacts in Conflict Resolution: A study of the Paramount Ruler’s Shrine in Ibiono Ibom. Dec. 4th -8th 2017.

  • Faculty of Arts & Humanities Association of Nigerian Universities, International Conference 9th – 13th April, 2018.

  • International Conference on African Literature and the English Language, 1st -4th May 2018.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Foreign Journal Publications

  1. Okon, Bassey A. & G. N. Ntamu. “The Nigerian Pidgin as a language of Praise, Worship and Spirituality” Studies in Sikhism and Comparative Religion. 2005a Vol. XXIV. No. 11 pp. 133 – 146.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “Communicative Competence and the Quest for the Total Man” Sankofa Journal of Humanities. 2005c pp. 43 – 57.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. & Stella A. Ansa. “Language and Socio-cultural Value: An Analysis of Ibibio Proverbs.” LWATI:A Journal of Contemporary Research. 2009b Vol. 6 No 1 pp. 125 – 130.

  1. Okon, Bassey A; Edemekong L. Ekpe; Stella A. Ansa & Mfon E. Udoinyang.The use of Ibibio Traditional Means of Communication.Annals of Humanities & Development Studies. 2010 Vol. 1 No 2 pp. 204 – 217.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. & Stella A. Ansa. “Language Culture and Communication: The Ibibio Worldview.” Studies in Literature and Language. 2012. Vol 5. No. 3 pp. 70 – 74. (Canada).www.cscanada.org.

  1. Offiong, A. Offiong & Bassey A. Okon. “Of Efik and English: Code Mixing.”Theory and Practice in Language Studies. 2013. Vol 3. No. 5 pp. 728 – 735. http/www.academypublisher.com.

  1. Offiong, A. Offiong & Bassey A. Okon. “Code Switching as a Countenance of Language Interference: The Case of the Efik Bilingual.” 2013 International Journal of Asian Social Science xxx (xxx): xxx. pp 899 – 912. http:/www.aessweb.com.

  1. Okon, B.A.; E.L. Ekpe & S.A. Ansa (2014). Documenting of the Significance of the Ibibio

Traditional marriage gift items: A Communicative approach, 2014 International

Journal of Language & Linguistics, 2/3 ISSNI 134-245., pp. 181.189.

  1. Ansa, S.A & B.A Okon. Names as Index of Social History; The Efik Example. Journal

On Humanities and Social Sciences. 2014 Vol.4. No. 28 pp.83-92.

  1. Ekpe, E.L.; I.J. Offong & B.A. Okon. “De-mystifying the Spelling of the Exclamation

Wow!”. 2014. Journal of Arts and Humanities. Vol.3. No.9. pp 50-56.

11. Etim, V. E., Okon B. A. & Okon, M. M. (2018). First language attrition of lexical structures in a contact situation with English: A study among Anaan bilingual children. Advances in social Sciences research journal . Vol. 5, No. 6. pp555-566.

12. Etim, V. E., Dada, O.A., & Okon, B. A (2018). A prevalence of Phonological disorder in children with specific language impairment. International Journal of Cognitive and language sciences. Vol 12, No. 6. Pp 263-266.

  1. LOCAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “The teaching of English Pronunciation in the Senior Secondary School in Calabar South Local Government Area: Problems and Prospects” Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies. 1991 Vol. 3 No. 1 pp. 26 – 35.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “Patterns of intonation among Nigerian Speakers of English: A Survey of selected groups” Journal of Creativity in Teaching for the Acquisition and Dissemination of Effective Learning. 1998c Vol. 2, No. 5 pp. 223 – 233.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “Child Development through Language Acquisition. The Ibibio Experience.” Uyo Journal of Women Academics. 2000a. Vol. 1 No. 1 pp. 105 – 113.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “Conceptualization and Implementation of English Studies as an alternative to Language and Literature in English for the Universal Basic Education.” International Journal of Research in Basic and Lifelong Education. 2000b Vol. 1 No. 1 & 2 pp. 414 – 419.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “An Investigation of Written English Usage of Freshmen in a Nigerian University.” Journal of English Studies. 2001a Vol. 8 pp. 1- 12.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “Sociolinguistic Aspect of Gender Disparity in: Emecheta’s ‘The Joys of Motherhood’ and Nzekwu’s & Crowder’s’ Eze Goes to School.” The Paragon – A Journal of National Association of Women Academics, Calabar Branch. 2001b Vol. 1 No. 1 pp. 191 – 206.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “Communicative Competence and Intonation Among Nigerian Speakers of English.” West African Journal of Educational Research. 2001c Vol. 1 pp. 34 – 40

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “A Sociolinguistic Analysis of a Speech Event.” Journal of Language and Communication. 2002b Vol. 2 No. 2 pp. 27 – 44.

  1. Nta, Eno, Okon, Bassey A., Sarah Oden & Suzanna Umoh. “Inculcating Information Transfer Skills: From Oral to Written Communication.” Journal of Applied Literacy and Reading (JALR). 2003c Vol. 1 No. 1 pp. 28 – 31.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “The Intonation of Nigerian English.” Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies (CAJOLIS). 2003d VI. Pp. 130 – 149.

  1. Umoh, Suzanna, Eno Nta, Okon, Bassey A. & Sarah Oden. “Text Conversion Approach and the Teaching of writing to Trainee Teachers: An Integration of Theory and Practice.” Journal of Nigerian English and Literature (JONEL). 2003e Vol. 4 pp. 180 – 190.

  1. Nta Eno, Suzanna Umoh, Okon, Bassey A. & Stella A. Ansa. “Drama Sketch as a second Language Acquisition Strategy.” (JONEL). 2003f Vol. 4 pp. 191 – 200.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “Ibibio Proverbs: A Stylistic Approach.” NDUNODE Calabar Journal of the Humanities. 2004c Vol. 5 No 1 pp 106 – 113.

  1. Nta, E. G., S. A. Ansa, & Okon, Bassey A. “Phonological Variation in Nigerian English: Problems and Prospects.” Currents in African Literature and the English Language (CALEL). 2004d Vol. 2 No. 2 pp. 205 – 215.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “A Discourse Analysis of Natural Conversation.” Global Journal of Humanities. 2004e Vol. 3 Nos. 1 & 2 pp. 53 – 61.

  1. Ansa, Stella A. & Okon, Bassey A. “Names as Cultural Identity: A Sociolinguistic Investigation of the Ibibio.” International Journal of Linguistics and Communication (IJLC) 2004f Vol. 1 pp 182 – 190.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. & Stella A. Ansa. “Non – Effective Communication as a Result of Poor Reading Habits among UNICAL Students.” Journal of Applied Literacy and Reading (JALR) 2005b. Vol. 2 pp 99 – 105.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “Convergence in the Spoken English of Ibibio and Igbo Speakers.” West African Association for Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies (WAACLAS.) 2005c Vol. 1 pp. 10 – 20.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “The Role of Language in a Multilingual Society: The Case of Akwa Ibom State.” IBAAN, 2007a pp. 1- 8.

  1. Okon, Bassey A; Stella A. Ansa & Mfon E. Udoinyang. “Linguistics & Mother – Tongue Education: Problems and Prospects.” International Journal of Linguistics and Communication (IJLC). 2007b Vol. 1 Nos. 1 & 2 pp. 35 – 44.

  1. Ansa, Stella A. & Okon, Bassey A. “Language Use in the Qua Clans in Calabar: Implications for the Maintenance of Ekin.” Journal of Linguistic Association of Nigeria. 2009d No. 12 pp. 109 – 117. (Also published in USEM Vol. 2 pp. 17 – 25).

  1. Ekpe, Edemekong L. & Okon, Bassey A. “The Need for the Establishment of Community Radio in Northern Cross River State.” Ndunode – Calabar Journal of the Humanities. 2011 Vol. 9 No. 2 pp. 100 – 114.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. & Stella A. Ansa “The Use of Numerical Slang among Undergraduate students in some Nigerian Universities: Implications for Language Use.” USEM – Journal of Languages, Linguistics and Literature. 2011 vol. 4. Pp 17 – 29.

36. Okon, Bassey A. & Mathias Oshie. New Media of Communication A Paradigmatic. Approach to Issues and Prospects. Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Science (JOHMASS). Maiden ed. No. 1 2018.

37. Okon, Bassey A. & Ihuoma I. Akinremi, Language, Culture and the Gender of Nigeria: A study of the Nigerian National Anthem and Pledge. Jos Journal of Social Issues. Vol. 12, No 1. 2019 pp 37-49.

38. Imeobong J. Offong, Edemekong Lawson Ekpe & Bassey AndianOkon. Mme Enyin Edooho udkịm Ikọ ke Ibibio. USEM Journal of Languages, Linguistics and Literature. 2018, Vol. 8. pp 150-162.

  1. FOREIGN CONFERENCE PAPER

39. Obot, A. E. & E. P. Ntukidem, Okon, Bassey A. & S. A. Ansa. “Using News on the Board to Develop Literacy in a Vacation Programme.” In: Arua E. Arua (Ed) Reading for all in Africa: Building Communities where Literacy Thrives. USA/New York: International Reading Association. 2003b pp. 105 – 106. ISBN 0-87207-516-8.

FOREIGN CONFERENCE PAPER

39. Obot, A. E. & E. P. Ntukidem, Okon, Bassey A. & S. A. Ansa. “Using News on the Board to Develop Literacy in a Vacation Programme.” In: Arua E. Arua (Ed) Reading for all in Africa: Building Communities where Literacy Thrives. USA/New York: International Reading Association. 2003b pp. 105 – 106. ISBN 0-87207-516-8.

BOOKS

  1. Udoh, Imelda Icheji Lawrence & Okon, Bassey A. The Languages of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Lagos. Concept Publications 2008 pp. 1-122. ISBN 978-978- 8406-61-7.

  1. Omojuwa, J; Nta, E. G; S.A. Ansa & B.A. Okon Revision English for Schools and College:

An Integrated Approach (Revised Edition). 2013. ISBN: 978-8073-76-0.

L. CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “Portrait of Women in Contemporary Literature.” In: R. N. Edet, & M. A. Umeagudosu, (Ed.) Life, Women and Culture. Theological Reflections. Lagos. African Heritage Research & Publication. 1990 pp. 24 – 36.ISBN 978-31341-2-4.

  1. Okon Bassey A. Research Method 1 “ Use of the Library”, In: D. Orisawayi (Ed.)

Integrated Use of English for Academic Purpose 2.Research Methods. Ibadan: Stirling – Horden Publishers (Nig) Ltd 1995a pp. 239-247 ISBN 970-2063-27-4

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “ Research Method VI: Documentation” In D. Orisawayi (Ed.) Integrated

Use of English for Academic Purpose 2.Research Methods. Ibadan: Stirling – Horden Publishers (Nig) Ltd. 1995b pp. 297-313. ISBN 970-2063-27-4.

45. Okon, Bassey A. “An Evaluation of the Effective English Course Book as a Source of Learning Oral Skills in English as a Second Language.” In: D. Orisawayi, et al. Calabar Studies in English Language 2. Approaches to Oral Communication Skills. Calabar: Univeresity of Calabar Press. 1996 pp. 112 – 118. ISBN 978-007-025-7.

46. Okon, Bassey A. “Language Choice and the Use of Pidgin among Educated Multilingual in the University of Calabar.” In: A. U. Iwara (Ed.) New Approaches to Literary and Linguistic Analysis. No. 4 Aba: NINLAN 1997 pp. 178 – 184. ISBN 978-30926-9-3.

47. Okon, Bassey A. “Study Skills III. Improving Reading Skills.” In J. U. Obot and D. Orisawayi(Eds.) Integrated Use of English for Tertiary Institutions. Ibadan: Stirling-Horden Publishers (Nig) Ltd. 1998a pp. 84-89. ISBN 970-2063-40-1

48. Okon, Bassey “ Study Skills V: Preparing and writing a Summary” In: J. U. Obot and D.

Orisawayi (Eds.) Integrated Use of English for Tertiary Institutions. Ibadan: Stirling –Horden Publishers (Nig.) Ltd. 1998b pp. 110-119. ISBN 970-2063-40-1.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. & Stella Ansa. “The Techniques of Teaching ‘Been’ and ‘Being’ in a Second Language Situation.” In: A. Lawal, I. Isiugo-Abanihe & I. N. Ohia (Ed.) Perspectives on Applied Linguistics in Language & Literature. Ibadan: Stirling – HordenPublishers (Nig.) Ltd. 2002a pp. 479 – 487. ISBN 978-032-041-5 (Also published in Journal of English Studies, 2005a Vol. IX pp. 90 – 97).

  2. Okon, Bassey A. “Communication and Social Reception of the Nigerian Pidgin in Cross River State.” In: O. Essien & M. Okon (Ed). Topical Issues in Sociolinguistics: The Nigerian Perspective. Aba: National Institute of Nigerian Languages (NINLAN) 2003a pp. 403 – 417. ISBN 978-2891-08-2.

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “Advertising in the Nigerian Pidgin.” In: Ozo-Mekiri Ndimele.(Ed). Language & Culture in Nigeria: A Festschrift for Okon Essien. Aba: NINLAN 2004a pp. 693- 711. ISBN 978-2891-07-1

  1. Okon, Bassey A. “Language as Vehicle for the Assertion of Power in: Nwamuo’s The Prisoners.” In: Andrew, Esekong H. & Babson Ajibade (Ed.) The Dramaturgy of Liberation and Survival. Festschrift Essays on Chris Nwamuo’s Scholarship. Calabar: University of Calabar Press. 2009c pp. 83 – 90. ISBN 978-007-172-5.

  1. Okon, B.A.; E.L. Ekpe; S.A. Ansa & M.E. Udoinyang. A Documentation of Ibibio

Oramedia In G.S.K. Adiku, F.A. Fabunmi & S.A. Salawu. (Eds) Current Perspectives in Phono-Syntax and DialectologyAccra: Black Mask, 2009a pp.309-324.

54. Okon, B. A. & Ekpe, M. B. (2019). Phonological Analysis of Resyllabification in Chris Nwamuo’s The Wisdom of the King. In S. Iyorza, N. Irek, C. Effiong & L. Okoro (Eds) Creativity & Development: Selected Essays on Nwamuo’s Intellection.Calabar: Optimist Press pp. 328 -344, ISBN: 978-2503 – 66-5.

55 Okon, B. A. (2020). Documentation of the Traditional Marriage “Send Forth” Prayer event in Amo: In E. Udoh & G. Ekpo (Eds). Language Documentation and Description in Nigeria: A Festchrift in honour of Professor Imelda Icheji Lawrence Udoh at 60. Uyo: Mida Communications Technologies.

WORKSHOPS

  • Communication Skills Project (COMSKIP) – 1989, 1990 and 1991

  • Reading Association Workshop (Resource Person) – 1991-1992, 2002, 2005

  • Karatu Workshop (Trainee/Trainer) – 1999, 2000 and 2001

  • Bible Translation Workshop – 2001

  • Research Methodology Symposium – 2002, 2005

  • Endangered Language Workshop – 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010

  • Workshop on the Status of African Language Pedagogy, NINLAN 2005

  • Retreat for Administrators – 2005

  • Workshop on Strengthening Research Culture in the University Community

  • Step B – Sensitization & Proposal Development – 2009

  • Endangered Languages Development Programme – March 26 – April 2, 2012 SOAS, London.

  • Reading Workshop, Calabar, Resource Person – 2012

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

– Applied Linguistics

-Socio-linguistics

– Psycholinguistics

– Documentary Linguistics

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: – English, Ibibio & Efik

EXTERNAL EXAMINER

  • Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of Uyo,Uyo.

  • Department of Nigerian Languages, College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Akwa Ibom State.

  • Department of English, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, LaPai, Niger State.

 EXTERNAL ASSESSOR

  • Department of Nigerian Languages, College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Akwa Ibom State.

  • Department of Linguistics and African Languages, University of Abuja, Abuja.

  • Department of Linguistics & Nigerian Languages, University of Jos.

 SUMMARY

Major Contribution and Scholarship

  • Description of Language Use and Maintenance in Society.

Areas of Principal Publication

  • Descriptive and Applied Linguistics, Specifically in:

  • Sociolinguistics

  • Second Language Learning and Teaching

  • Psycholinguistics

  • Interface between Linguistics and Literature

  • Documentary Linguistics

 OTHER AWARDS BY CORPORATE ORGANIZATION

  • Institute of Industrial Administration – Educational Leadership Award, 2007

  • Newstrend Development Excellence Award – 2005

  • Institute of Industrial Administration Award – 2006

  • American Biographical Institute – A Great Woman of the 21st Century – 2004/2005

  • American Biographical Institute – Honorary Appointment into the Professional Women’s

Advisory Board 2005

  • International Biographical Association – Life Fellow Award, 2010

  • The Institute of Corporate Resource Management – Fellow (Fcrmi) 2004

  • Ibiono Ibom Welfare and Development Union (IWADU) Award of Excellence, 2015

  1. HOBBIES:

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Singing

  • Traveling

U. REFEREES

Professor (Mrs.) I. I. Udoh

Department of Linguistics & Nigerian Languages

University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.

Professor Mrs. M. M. Okon

Department of Linguistics and Nigeria Languages

University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

Professor B. O. Elugbe

Department of Linguistics and African Languages

University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.