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Igbo Studies

Department of Igbo Studies

Promoting Igbo language, literature, culture, history, and contemporary thought through rigorous scholarship, creative practice, and community engagement.

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Programmes
B.A. • M.A. • Ph.D.
Focus
Language • Literature • Culture
Experiential
Fieldwork • Festivals • Archives
Careers
Education • Media • Culture
Academic Programmes
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Foundational courses in phonology, morphology, syntax, oral literature, written literature, translation, and culture. Includes teaching practice/fieldwork and a final-year project.

Advanced seminars in historical linguistics, stylistics, discourse analysis, comparative literature, cultural studies, and research methods; culminates in a dissertation.

Doctoral research with specialization in language, literature, or cultural studies; original thesis and publications required.
Research & Community Linkages
  • Documentation of endangered dialects and oral histories.
  • Collaborations with cultural centres, media houses, and museums.
  • Translation/localization initiatives for education and technology.
  • Annual symposia on Igbo language policy, literacy, and heritage.
Curriculum Highlights
  • Language: Phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, lexicography, translation.
  • Literature: Oral genres (folktales, praise poetry, proverbs), modern prose, drama, and poetry.
  • Culture & History: Festivals, material culture, migration histories, contemporary identity.
  • Applied: Creative writing, media/film subtitling, curriculum design, language technology.
Cultural Activities & Resources
Igbo Language Lab

Phonetics tools, audio corpus, and transcription stations for language analysis.

Cultural Festival

Annual showcase of dance, music, cuisine, crafts, and storytelling.

Resource Hub

Digital archive of texts, proverbs, and teaching materials (students & staff access).

Admission Requirements
  • Five (5) O’Level credits including English Language and Igbo (or evidence of language proficiency).
  • UTME/DE and IMSU screening requirements as published for the session.
  • For postgraduate: relevant B.A./M.A. with minimum required CGPA; proposal and referee reports.
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FAQs

Preferred; otherwise show evidence of proficiency or take remedial classes as directed.

Yes—school outreach, media placements, and cultural institutions partnerships.

Absolutely—introductory language tracks and support are available.
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Contact & Office Hours

Department of Igbo Studies, Imo State University, Owerri.

Email: igbostudies@imsu.edu.ng

Phone: +234 (0) 000 0000

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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