OKON,
BASSEY ANDIAN
(Ph.D).

Professor of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages

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about me

Professor Bassey Andian Okon is a Professor of Linguistics & Nigerian Languages at University of Calabar, Nigeria.

She is an experienced Linguist who has taught, mentored and groomed many. In her 37 years as a scholar, she has published extensively in local/international fora and is highly sought for conference presentations in her field. She holds membership in 11 Professional bodies, of which includes Linguistics & Nigerian Languages, West African Languages Congress (WALS), Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN) etc. She is highly experienced with task, duties and responsiblities in the University and society. Some experiences worth mentioning includes Chairman, Departmental Graduate Board, Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies: 2015- till date. Prof. is also an Occasional Assessor for 7 Journals, amongst which she is the Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Linguistics & Communication (IJOLAC) Vol. 4 No. 1 2017, Vol 5. No. 1 2018.
Her areas of specialization are:
- Applied Linguistics
- Socio-linguistics
- Psycholinguistics
- Documentary Linguistics
This has given birth to books, journal articles, book chapters, conferences papers in the following principle areas:
Descriptive and Applied Linguistics, Specifically in:
- Sociolinguistics
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
- Psycholinguistics
- Interface between Linguistics and Literature
- Documentary Linguistics
Majority of these are open access in this knowledgebase.
You are welcome.

phone

07085292383

email

baokon@unical.edu.ng

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education

1993 – 2000

Ph.D. Linguistics

University of Ibaban

Ibadan

1986 – 1990

M. A. Linguistics

University of Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt

2004 - 2008

M. A. English & Literary Studies – African Literature Emphasis

University of Calabar

Calabar

1980 – 1983

B. A.(Hons.) English

University of Maiduguri

Maiduguri

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

experience


ACROSS UNIVERSITIES

  • 1984-1986

    University of Calabar

    Cross River State

    • 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)

  • 1987 - 1988

    Use of English Lecturer

    University of Port Harcourt

    Rivers State

    1987 - 1988

    Use of English Lecturer

  • 1994 - 1996

    Teaching Assistant

    University of Ibadan

    Oyo State

    1994 - 1996

    Teaching Assistant

  • 2000 - 2001

    Part-time Lectureship

    University of Uyo

    Akwa Ibom State

  • 2006 - 2007

    Post Doctoral Visiting Scholar on Sabbatical

    University of Uyo

    Akwa Ibom State

  • 2006-2007

    Post Doctoral Visiting Scholar on Sabbatical

    University of Uyo

    Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

    2008 - 2010

    Adjunct Senior Lecturer

  • 2017

    Visiting Scholar Sabbatical

    University of Jos

    Jos

    2017

    Visiting Scholar Sabbatical

  • From 1984

    WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR

    - Teaching, Research Supervision at Diploma, Undergraduate/Post graduate 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
    - Graduate School Representative at Ph.D, Viva
    2005, 2009,2018
    - 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

  • 1987 - 1988

    Use of English Lecturer

    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 – date
    - Member, A & PC Faculty of Arts: Oct 2004 – Sept. 2006
    - Chairman, Departmental Welfare Committee: Oct. 2004 – Sept. 2006
    - Member, Postgraduate School Board Dept. of Linguistics: 1996-2006
    - Member, Postgraduate School Board Dept. of Linguistics and Communication Studies: 2007 -till date
    - Chairman, Departmental Graduate Board, Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies: 2015- till date
    - 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:
    • 1. Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies (CAJOLIS)
    • 2. Paragon Journal – National Association of Women Academics
    • 3. NDUÑỌDE
    • 4. Journal of Applied Literacy & Reading (JALR) Vols. 1 and 2
    • 5. USEM Journal of Languages, Linguistics and Literature
    • 6. Associate Editor, Ndunode Calabar. Journal of the Humanities. Vol. 9. No. 2.
    • 7. Editor in Chief, International Journal of Linguistics & Communication (IJOLAC) Vol. 4 No. 1 2017, Vol 5. No. 1 2018

    from 2002

  • COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR

    - 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.

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Bassey Andian Okon

Professor of Linguistics & Nigerian Languages at University of Calabar, Nigeria.

phone

07085292383

email

baokon@unical.edu.ng