Mrs. Tosin Abigael Ajayi
Assistant Lecturer | Project supervisor
Faculty of Arts · Department of Linguistics and Languages
Specialization Applied Linguistics
Office: Faculty of Arts building,Phase 1
Phone: 08167324750
Email: tosin.ajayi@fuoye.edu.ng
Biography
Mrs Ajayi Tosin A. is a Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics and Languages. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Linguistics from the Ekiti State University and the University of Ibadan respectively.She is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community service. She currently serves as the Departmental Project Coordinator and the 100-Level Academic Adviser, where she coordinates undergraduate research projects and provides academic guidance and mentorship to students.
Mrs Ajayi is passionate about advancing the discipline of linguistics through quality teaching, impactful research, and academic leadership. She is dedicated to mentoring students, fostering critical thinking, and promoting the practical application of linguistic knowledge to address real-world challenges.
Research Interests
My research interests centre on Applied Linguistics, with complementary interests in Sociolinguistics and Pragmatics. I am particularly interested in the application of linguistic theories, methods, and analytical frameworks to address real-world language and communication challenges across educational, institutional, professional, and multicultural contexts. My research explores how language shapes social interaction, identity construction, interpersonal relationships, and meaning-making, with a focus on the ways linguistic insights can improve communication practices and inform evidence-based solutions to societal issues.
Drawing on perspectives from sociolinguistics and pragmatics, I investigate language use in context, including issues of politeness, rapport management, discourse, intercultural communication, and language-mediated social interaction. Through interdisciplinary scholarship, I seek to demonstrate how Applied Linguistics can contribute to policy development, communication effectiveness, social inclusion, and sustainable development by providing practical solutions to complex language-related challenges.
Qualifications
- B.A Linguistics, Ekiti State University (2012)
- M.A Linguistics, University of Ibadan (2021)
- PHD IN VIEW, University of Benin (2026)
Awards
- Peer Educator - National Youth Service corp (2014)
Membership of Professional Bodies
- Association of Cyber security Practitioner - Member (2025)
Paper Presentation - Local
- Politeness in strategies in conflict resolution:A case study of Igbimọ Ipẹtu - University of Ibadan (2021)
Course Teaching
- LIN101 - Introduction to Linguistics (2023/2024- First semester)
- LIN201 - Introduction to phonology /Basic Phonological analysis and Field methods (2024/2025,2025/2026,First seme)
- LIN205 - Comparative Historical Linguistics (2025/2026-First semester)
- LIN413 - Sociolinguistic Situation in Africa (2025/2026 - First Semester)
- LIN308 - Linguistics and Translation (2023/2024,2024/2025,2025/2026-)
- LIN206 - Morphology of African Languages (2024/2025,2025/2026 Second sem)
- LIN408 - Contrastive Analysis and Error Analysis (2023/2024,2024/2025,2025/2026-)
- GST101 - Communication In English I (2023/2024-till date/1st semest)
- GST102 - Communication In English II (2023/2024-till date /second se)
- LIN303 - Introduction to sociolinguistics (2022/2023/First Semester)
Professional Skill
Custom Fields
Project coordinator: Liaise with supervisors, examiners, and the Head of Department to resolve project-related issues and ensure smooth coordination.
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