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Chidi Igwe, PhD
Manager, Marketing and Communications / Lecturer

Dr. Chidi Igwe wears two distinctive caps as both the Manager of Marketing and Communications and a dedicated sessional lecturer. He brings a wealth of expertise to La Cité universitaire francophone with over a decade of teaching experience. Chidi has been an integral part of the academic landscape since 2007, demonstrating his commitment to fostering knowledge and academic excellence.

Contact Info
Phone: 306-540-3681
Email: Chidi.Igwe@uregina.ca
Office: CT 217.1.2
Education
PhD (French Language and Linguistics), Dalhousie, Halifax, Canada
MA (French Language and Linguistics), University of Regina, Canada
BA Hons. (French Language and Literary Studies), Ekpoma, Nigeria

In addition to his role in marketing and communications, Chidi's academic journey includes a significant period as an Assistant Professor from 2010 to 2015. Following this, he transitioned to the Government of Saskatchewan, where he served as a Communications Consultant for six years. During this time, Chidi played pivotal roles in four different ministries: Education, Trade and Export Development, Immigration and Career Training, and Energy and Resources.

Chidi's unique dual role allows him to seamlessly bridge the realms of academia and public service, bringing a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to both his managerial and teaching responsibilities. His insights gleaned from years of experience in diverse sectors contribute to the strategic support and guidance he provides to La Cité's administrative and teaching teams.

For communication matters related to La Cité, Chidi can be reached at communications.cite@uregina.ca or 306-540-3681. His multifaceted background underscores his dedication to the institution's holistic development, ensuring a dynamic and well-rounded approach to education and communication.

Publications

Published Book
  • 2007. Taking Back Nigeria from 419: What to do About the Worldwide E-mail Scam―Advance-Fee
    Fraud. iUniverse Inc.: Nebraska.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
  • 2015. « Aspects de la lexicalisation en terminologie du terrorisme », La Banque des mots, no 89, 
    pp. 112 – 122.
  • 2015. « Perspectives des apprenants de la traduction par rapport aux valeurs sémantiques et 
    culturelles des textes », Translation Journal, January 2015.
  • 2014. “Igbo as a Language of North America: Folktales and Language Documentation Project”. 
    Newsletter of the Igbo Studies Association, vol 1, Fall 2014, pp. 10 - 15.
  • 2013. “The Fear of Foreign Accent and the Endangerment of Igbo Language”. US-China Foreign 
    Language, vol 11, no 5, pp. 405 - 411.
  • 2012. « Aspect ontologique de la théorie onomasiologique et sémasiologique de la terminologie : 
    études du vocabulaire du terrorisme ». La Banque des mots, no 83, pp. 24 - 39.
  • 2011. Igwe, Chidi et Aito, Emmanuel, « Études onomasiologiques et sémasiologiques des technolectes et des 
    unités terminologiques complexes ». Linguistik Online, vol 47, no 2, pp. 3 - 21.
  • 2011. “Socio-Economic Developments and the Rise of 419 Advance-Fee Fraud in Nigeria”. 
    European Journal of Social Sciences, vol 20, no 1, p. 184 - 193.
  • 2007. « Emprunt comme procédé d’enrichissement de la terminologie du terrorisme ». Revue de 
    l’université de Moncton, Numéro hors série, pp. 189 - 205.
  • 2005. « La traduction automatique par opposition à la théorie interprétative : analyse d’un corpus de
    productions réelles », Translation Journal, vol 9, no 3.
Conference Papers
  • 2014. “From repressive language policies in colonial boarding schools to decreasing child 
    competence: How society abandons its L1”. 38th Annual Meeting of the Atlantic Provinces Linguistic 
    Association, Fredericton, October 31 – November 1.
  • 2014. “Implications of the Diminishing Use of the Igbo Language in Communal and Political 
    Discourses: A Look from a Language Preservation Perspective.” 2014 Igbo Studies Association Conference, Chicago, May 22 – 24.
  • 2013. “Lexical Creations that Endanger an Endangered Language: Aspects of Igbonization in 
    Microsoft Product Localization”. 37th Annual Meeting of the Atlantic Provinces Linguistic Association, 
    New Brunswick, November 1-2, 2013.
  • 2013. “Modern Classroom Technologies and Gadgets for Effective Heritage Language Instruction”.
    SOHL 2013 Annual Provincial Conference, Saskatoon, October 19 – 20, 2013.
  • 2013. “Igbonization as A Process of Lexical Creativity in Microsoft Products Localization: A 
    Terminological Approach to Language Endangerment”. Research, Documentation and Sustainability in 
    the Development of West African Languages. Joint Conference of the West African Linguistic Society 
    (WALS) and the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN), University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria, July 29 
    – August 2, 2013.
  • 2012. “Language Attitude, sociolinguistic myths and the endangerment of the Igbo language and 
    dialects”. 36th Annual Conference of the Atlantic Provinces Linguistic Association, St Mary’s 
    University, Halifax, November 2-3, 2012.
  • 2011. “Language Attitude, sociolinguistic myths and the endangerment of the Yoruba language and 
    dialects”. Annual Dinner of the Yoruba Cultural Association of Saskatchewan, Regina. April, 2011.
  • 2010. “Improved Distance-Learning Techniques and Heritage Language Studies.” Igbo Language 
    and Cultural School Workshop, Regina, June 4, 2010.
  • 2010. “Using the Internet to Enhance Heritage-Language Teaching and Learning.” Igbo Language 
    and Cultural School Workshop, Regina, February 27, 2010.
  • 2008. “Patterns and Economic Effects of 419 (Advance-Fee Fraud).” Saskatchewan Fraud 
    Conference. Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Saskatchewan Chapter, Regina, December 2, 2008.
  • 2008. “419 E-mail Scam: Menace to People and Businesses.” Regina Association of Internet 
    Professionals―CIPS Regina Luncheon. February 26, 2008.
  • 2007. “Towards New Ways of Constructing Bilingual Terminological Lexicons: A PsychoTerminological Approach to the Vocabulary of Terrorism.” 4th Ontario Conference on Applied Linguistics, University of Windsor, May 19-20, 2007.
  • 2006. “Examining Igbo Language in the Context of Psycho-Terminology.” 30th Annual Conference
    of the Atlantic Provinces Linguistic Association, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, November 3-4, 2006.
  • 2006. « Emprunt (partage lexicosémantique) comme procédé d’enrichissement de la terminologie
    du terrorisme ». Le 17e Concours des jeunes chercheures et chercheurs ACFAS-Acadie/FESR, 
    Université de Moncton, Moncton, le mercredi 22 mars 2006.
  • 2005. “Onomasiological and Semasiological Approaches to Term/Concept Relationship: 
    Proposition for Systematic Terminology.” Third International Conference on New Directions in the 
    Humanities, Cambridge, UK
Specialisation
Internal & External Communications
Public Relations and Marketing
Linguistics (Translation, Terminology, Lexicology)
International Relations
"My unique dual role as Manager of Marketing and Communications and Lecturer at La Cité allows me to seamlessly bridge the realms of academia and public service, bringing a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to both my managerial and teaching responsibilities."

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