For the first time in its history, the University of Oxford is offering a course in the Igbo language. Emmanuel Ikechukwu is a scholar who recently obtained his Phd. had been appointed as Oxford’s first Igbo lecturer earlier in February. He is also a member of the James Currey Society, which promotes the study of African languages at Oxford. The society was founded in 2014 and is named after the late professor of African Studies at Oxford, James Currey. Ikechukwu’s appointment is a significant milestone for the society and for Oxford University as a whole.
The Igbo language is spoken by over 30 million people in Nigeria, making it one of the most widely-spoken languages in Africa. As such, it is an important language to learn for anyone interested in Africa and its cultures. With Ikechukwu’s help, students at Oxford will now have the opportunity to learn about this fascinating language and culture firsthand.
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This is the first time the Igbo language will be taught at the university. Ikechukwu is originally from Nigeria and is a native speaker of Igbo. He has a PhD in African linguistics from SOAS University of London. His research focuses on the syntax and semantics of Igbo, and he has published several papers on the subject.
Ikechukwu feel honoured to be the first Igbo lecturer at Oxford and will be teaching a second-year undergraduate course on Igbo language and culture at Oxford. His appointment will help to raise the profile of the Igbo language and culture, and encourage more people to learn about it.
