DR. SAMUEL OYEYEMI AGBELEOBA 

Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria 

Academic • Researcher • Linguist • Educator 

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Advancing Language Education Through Research, Teaching and Communication

Dr. Samuel Oyeyemi Agbeleoba is a Senior Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, with nearly a decade of university teaching experience. His academic interests span text linguistics, discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, phonology, pragmatics, stylistics, language and communication, and English for academic and professional purposes.

He is committed to research-informed teaching, inclusive learning, student development, and the advancement of language and communication studies.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE 

ACADEMIC JOURNEY 

Senior Lecturer

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
2025 – Present

Teaching English Language and Linguistics while contributing to curriculum development, assessment, student support, academic administration and departmental digital systems.

Lecturer I

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
2022 – 2025

Delivered undergraduate courses across text linguistics, phonology, discourse analysis, language and communication, and supported undergraduate research projects.

Lecturer II

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
2019 – 2022

Taught a broad range of English Language and Linguistics courses, with emphasis on text linguistics, discourse analysis, phonology and communication.

Assistant Lecturer

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
2016 – 2019

Developed university teaching experience across English language, phonology, discourse analysis, language and communication, and undergraduate research support.

TEACHING & STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Teaching Philosophy

Dr. Agbeleoba combines research-informed teaching with student-centred learning approaches. His teaching includes lectures, seminars, guided analysis, exploratory writing and interactive learning activities designed to develop students' critical understanding and communication abilities.

He has experience assessing academic writing, English fluency and linguistic analysis through coursework, essays, class activities and examinations, while providing structured feedback and academic guidance.

He also supports students from diverse linguistic and educational backgrounds, helping develop confidence, academic skills and successful learning outcomes.

Teaching Areas

• English Language & Communication

• English as a Second Language

• English for Academic Purposes

• Phonetics & Phonology

• Text Linguistics

• Discourse Analysis

• Pragmatics

• Academic Writing

• Undergraduate Research

EDUCATION

PhD in English Language

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
2021

Thesis:
A Text Linguistic Analysis of Selected News Commentaries on Radio Nigeria Network Service (1999–2018).

MA in English

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
2015

Dissertation:
A Study of Inter-sentential Connections in the Editorials of Selected Newspapers in Nigeria.

BA (Hons) in English

University of Ado-Ekiti
2005

Second Class Upper Division.

RESEARCH

Exploring Language, Discourse & Communication

My research explores how language functions across textual, social, institutional and media contexts, with particular interest in discourse, linguistics, communication and language education.

• Text Linguistics

• Critical Discourse Analysis

• Corpus-Assisted Discourse Studies

• Pragmatics

• Stylistics

• Ecolinguistics

• Political Discourse

• Media Discourse

• Sustainability Communication

• Language Education

• Phonology

• English in Multilingual Contexts

CURRENT RESEARCH

A Corpus-Based Assessment of the Effectiveness of “Communication in English” GST Course in Ekiti State University for Enhanced Employability

Status: Research in Progress

A study examining the effectiveness of university communication training and its potential contribution to students' employability.

Gender Discourse and Cyberfeminism: A Prescriptive Stance by Selected African Novelists

Status: Completed — Pending Publication

PhD Research

A Text Linguistic Analysis of Selected News Commentaries on Radio Nigeria Network Service (1999–2018)

MA Research

A Study of Inter-sentential Connections in the Editorials of Selected Newspapers in Nigeria

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Departmental ICT Officer

Department of English and Literary Studies, Ekiti State University
2023 – Present

Departmental Accreditation Committee Member

Ekiti State University
2023

Departmental Level Coordinator

Department of English and Literary Studies
2022/2023 Set

Faculty of Arts Annual Lecture Committee Member

Ekiti State University
2022

Choir Master

Ekiti State Government Standing Choir
Ongoing

BEYOND ACADEMIA

Administrative Officer

Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
December 2011 – May 2016

Managed records, office systems, document control, correspondence, reporting data and administrative processes while supporting organisational compliance and departmental efficiency.

News Reporter

Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan
August 2005 – December 2011

Researched, wrote and presented long-form news stories for radio broadcast, with responsibilities including fact-checking, interviewing, script review and audience-focused communication.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 

Professional Memberships

• International Systemic Functional Linguistics Association (ISFLA)

• International Pragmatics Association (IPrA)

• Digital Humanities Association of Nigeria (DHAN)

• Corpus Linguistics Association of Nigeria (CLAN)

• European Centre for Research and Development (ECRD)

• Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA)

• Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ)

• Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB)

Let's Connect

Interested in academic collaboration, research, teaching, linguistic studies or professional communication?

Dr. Samuel Oyeyemi Agbeleoba
Senior Lecturer in English Language & Literary Studies Department,
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Email: samuel.agbeleoba@eksu.edu.ng
Email: agbeyemi@gmail.com
Phone: +234 806 961 8691
Phone: +234 806 754 4574