Dr. Nii Okain Teiko
Lecturer
Faculty: I.T. & Communication Studies
Department: Communication Studies
Academic Area(s): Language Systems, Academic Writing, Literary Theory, History of Communication
Email: [email protected]
Nii Okain is an academic whose professional competence is expressed in the teaching of some courses in English and Communication Studies, and several courses in Literature-in-English. His current research interests include: Dealing with Concord Errors in Students’ Essays, Assessing Students’ Communication Competences in English, and The Influence of Jonsonian Comedy in the Plays of some West African Dramatists. Currently, Nii Okain reviews academic papers for some Journals and also edits colleagues’ works.
Academic Degrees:
PhD in Literature in English, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
MPhil in English, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
B.Ed. in English, University College of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
Diploma in English, University College of Education, Winneba, Ghana
Professional Experience:
Senior Lecturer/ HoD, Dept. of Communications & General Studies (MUCG, 2016-2020)
Examinations Officer, Dept. of Languages & Communications (MUCG, 2013- 2018)
Member, Editorial Board (MUCG, 2012- date)
Academic Counsellor, Dept. of Languages & Communications (MUCG, 2009- 2018)
Selected Publications (presented from the most recent to the earliest)
(i)Articles in Referred Journals
1.Teiko, O. N. (2017). “Changing conceptions of masculinity in the marital landscape of Africa: A study of Ama Ata Aidoo’s Changes and Buchi Emecheta’s The joys of motherhood”. Matatu 49.2, pp. 329- 357.
2. Teiko, O. N. (2015). “Surrealism, subversion, and storytelling in Veronique Tadjo’s As the crow flies”. Legon Journal of the HUMANITIES. Vol. 26, pp.139-162.
3.Teiko, O. N. (2013). “The artistic vision of morality in Amu Djoleto’s Money galore Globus. No. 2, pp. 109-121.
4.Teiko, O. N. (2012). “Achebe’s artistic vision in Anthills of the savannah: A study in the use and abuse of power”. LARES. Vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 44-57.
5.Teiko, O. N. (2009). “The concept of tragedy in Achebe’s Anthills of the savannah and Mofolo’s Chaka”. Globus. No.1, pp. 115-138.
(ii)Books
1.Afriyie-Vidza, S. O. H., Teiko, N. O., Orfson-Offei, E., and Crentsil, C. (2016). English language for senior high schools, book one. Accra: Sedco Publishing.
2.Afriyie-Vidza, S. O. H., Teiko, N. O., Orfson-Offei, E., and Crentsil, C. (2016). English language for senior high schools, book two. Accra: Sedco Publishing.
3.Afriyie-Vidza, S. O. H., Teiko, N. O., Orfson-Offei, E., and Crentsil, C. (2016). English language for senior high schools, book three. Accra: Sedco Publishing.
4.Teiko, O. N. (2011). Themes and characterisation in Amu Djoleto’s Money Galore Accra: Akrong Publication.
5.Teiko, O. N. (2003). Commentary notes on Chinua Achebe’s Anthills of the savannah Accra: Innolink Innovation Centre.
6.Teiko, O. N. (2001) Commentary notes on some selected African poems. Accra: Innolink Innovation Centre.
Details of teaching experience at university or equivalent level: Courses at B. A. English & Communication Studies and University Required Courses
•History of Communication
•Print Media
•Academic Writing Skills
•Multimedia
•Modern Drama
•The African Novel
•English Romantic Poetry
•Literary Theory
•Renaissance Drama
•Practice in Criticism
•Literary Survey
•Prose Studies
•Advanced Reading Skills
•Specific Writing Skills
•Shakespeare
Professional Membership & Affiliations
Member, Ghana Association of Teachers of English (GATE)
Member, University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG)
Academic Degrees:
PhD in Literature in English, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
MPhil in English, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
B.Ed. in English, University College of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
Diploma in English, University College of Education, Winneba, Ghana
Professional Experience:
Senior Lecturer/ HoD, Dept. of Communications & General Studies (MUCG, 2016-2020)
Examinations Officer, Dept. of Languages & Communications (MUCG, 2013- 2018)
Member, Editorial Board (MUCG, 2012- date)
Academic Counsellor, Dept. of Languages & Communications (MUCG, 2009- 2018)
Selected Publications (presented from the most recent to the earliest)
(i)Articles in Referred Journals
1.Teiko, O. N. (2017). “Changing conceptions of masculinity in the marital landscape of Africa: A study of Ama Ata Aidoo’s Changes and Buchi Emecheta’s The joys of motherhood”. Matatu 49.2, pp. 329- 357.
2. Teiko, O. N. (2015). “Surrealism, subversion, and storytelling in Veronique Tadjo’s As the crow flies”. Legon Journal of the HUMANITIES. Vol. 26, pp.139-162.
3.Teiko, O. N. (2013). “The artistic vision of morality in Amu Djoleto’s Money galore Globus. No. 2, pp. 109-121.
4.Teiko, O. N. (2012). “Achebe’s artistic vision in Anthills of the savannah: A study in the use and abuse of power”. LARES. Vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 44-57.
5.Teiko, O. N. (2009). “The concept of tragedy in Achebe’s Anthills of the savannah and Mofolo’s Chaka”. Globus. No.1, pp. 115-138.
(ii)Books
1.Afriyie-Vidza, S. O. H., Teiko, N. O., Orfson-Offei, E., and Crentsil, C. (2016). English language for senior high schools, book one. Accra: Sedco Publishing.
2.Afriyie-Vidza, S. O. H., Teiko, N. O., Orfson-Offei, E., and Crentsil, C. (2016). English language for senior high schools, book two. Accra: Sedco Publishing.
3.Afriyie-Vidza, S. O. H., Teiko, N. O., Orfson-Offei, E., and Crentsil, C. (2016). English language for senior high schools, book three. Accra: Sedco Publishing.
4.Teiko, O. N. (2011). Themes and characterisation in Amu Djoleto’s Money Galore Accra: Akrong Publication.
5.Teiko, O. N. (2003). Commentary notes on Chinua Achebe’s Anthills of the savannah Accra: Innolink Innovation Centre.
6.Teiko, O. N. (2001) Commentary notes on some selected African poems. Accra: Innolink Innovation Centre.
Details of teaching experience at university or equivalent level: Courses at B. A. English & Communication Studies and University Required Courses
•History of Communication
•Print Media
•Academic Writing Skills
•Multimedia
•Modern Drama
•The African Novel
•English Romantic Poetry
•Literary Theory
•Renaissance Drama
•Practice in Criticism
•Literary Survey
•Prose Studies
•Advanced Reading Skills
•Specific Writing Skills
•Shakespeare
Professional Membership & Affiliations
Member, Ghana Association of Teachers of English (GATE)
Member, University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG)