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Mrs. Tosin Abigael Ajayi
Assistant Lecturer
Department of Linguistics and Languages, Faculty of Arts
Area of Specialization: Applied Linguistics
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.A Linguistics | Ekiti State University | 2012 |
| M.A Linguistics | University of Ibadan | 2021 |
| PHD IN VIEW | University of Benin | 2026 |
Awards
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Paper Presentation - Local
University of Ibadan
Course Teaching
Introduction to Linguistics
Introduction to phonology /Basic Phonological analysis and Field methods
Comparative Historical Linguistics
Sociolinguistic Situation in Africa
Linguistics and Translation
Morphology of African Languages
Contrastive Analysis and Error Analysis
Communication In English I
Communication In English II
Introduction to sociolinguistics
Professional Skill
Proficient in facilitating effective communication between deaf and hearing individuals through sign language interpretation.
Proficient in the effective use of digital technologies and software applications to support teaching, research, academic administration, and communication.
Proficient in translating written and spoken content between languages while preserving accuracy, meaning, cultural nuances, and context
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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