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Adebola Adebileje[1] is a Nigerian academic (born on 30 May 1963) and a Professor of Applied English Linguistics at Redeemer’s University. Her areas of expertise include English as a Second Language, Nigerian English, English Syntax, Sociolinguistics, and Onomastics.
Early Life[edit]
Adebileje was born on 30 May 1963 in Oyo State. She received her primary education there and later attended Yejide Girls Grammar School, in Ibadan, Oyo State, for her secondary education.
Education[edit]
Adebileje obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English and Education from the University of Ilorin in 1989. She further pursued her academic journey by obtaining a Master of Education in English Language from the University of Ilorin in 1995 and a Doctorate in English Language Education from the same institution in 2002. Additionally, she holds a PGD in Theology and a Masters in Systematic Theology.
Academic career[edit]
She joined Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State in 2005, where she has been a member of the Department of English. Over the years, she has held key leadership positions, including serving as the pioneer Coordinator of the English Department from 2005 to 2009, the Ag. Director of the Directorate of General Studies Programmes (DGSP) from 2014 to 2016, and the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities from 2018 to 2019. In 2016, she attained the rank of full Professor and previously served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor[2].
As a researcher, Adebileje attends conferences and workshops both locally and internationally. Her research, which focuses on the Diachronic Evolution of English in Nigeria, is currently sponsored by Redeemer’s University. With over forty publications in local and international journals, her contributions have significantly impacted the field of Applied English Linguistics.
Professional affiliations[edit]
Adebileje is a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian English Studies Association (now English Scholars Association of Nigeria), Linguistic Association of Nigeria, Reading Association of Nigeria, American Association of Applied Linguistics, and Linguistic Society of America. She serves as the Vice President of the Society for the Study of Names in Nigeria (SSNN) and chairs various essential committees within Redeemer's University.
Teaching and mentoring[edit]
She engages with students, encouraging teamwork and fostering an environment of academic growth and development.
Personal life[edit]
Outside academic and professional commitments, Professor Adebileje is a Pastor[3] in the Redeemed Christian Church of God. She is happily married to Pastor Olusegun Adebileje, and together, they are blessed with children and grandchildren.
References[edit]
- ^ "Susan Badeji leads RUN Theatre Arts students on tale of five seasons". Nigerian Tribune. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ "Redeemer's varsity gets DVC, bags Hugo African Prize". The Punch Newspaper. 2019-04-16. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ Adebileje, Adebola; Akinola, Aderonke (2020-09-01). "Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language in Nigeria: Examining Evolving Approaches and Methods". Theory and Practice in Language Studies. 10 (9): 1015. doi:10.17507/tpls.1009.02. ISSN 1799-2591.