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An autobiography serves the purpose of relating experiences of the writer. These are usually personal experiences and readers can draw inspiration from such experiences.
This is a book written by a renowned academician, but unlike many books written by academics, it reads like a story written by an accomplished novelist. It tells the story of a girl of very humble parentage who was able, by dint of hard work and divine providence, to make it to the very apex of academia. It is a book that tells the story of &#;Mmofraturo&#;, synonymous with the training of girls to influence their world before the advent of militant feminism. It is a story that gives another peep at the practice of racism in Europe.
But then, it is also the book that confirms the subtle discrimination that women are often subjected to in our education system, even at the highest level.
Moreover, it is a story that teils the history of the practice of education in Ghana over a number of decades. Then, the writer draws us into the age-old issue of family life, foster children, biological children, and the Ghanaian family set up.
From Achinakrom to Pro-Vice Chancellor is a book about friendship an
Vol. 7 No. 2 (): Ghana Journal of Linguistics () Special Issue Dedicated to Professor Florence Abena Dolphyne
PROFILE OF PROFESSOR FLORENCE ABENA DOLPHYNE
Professor Florence Abena Dolphyne holds a PhD in Phonetics and Linguistics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. She obtained her first degree, a BA Honours in English, from the University College of Ghana (now University of Ghana) in
She began her career as a Lecturer at the University of Ghana in She rose through the ranks and earned the status of Professor of Linguistics in During this period, she became the first female Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University. Earlier, she served as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Head of the Department of Linguistics. She served on the University of Ghana Council and was the Hall Warden of Volta Hall. Altogether, she served the University of Ghana for 36 years, from to The last three years were her post-retirement service.
Professor Dolphyne held visiting scholar positions in other universities. These include University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone; Michigan State University, and University of California, Los Angeles
A ceremony has been held at the University of Ghana to honour Professor Florence Abena Dolphyne, a retired professor of Linguistics. The ceremony highlighted her sterling contributions to the Linguistics Department in particular and the University of Ghana in general.
Prof. Florence Abena Dolphyne addressing the audience.
Speaking at the event, the Dean of the School of Languages and co-convener of the conference Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo mentioned the significant contributions made by the celebrant towards the establishment of the Linguistics Department. She described Professor Florence Abena Dolphyne as an inspiring teacher and tenacious mentor who has impacted the lives of several individuals including herself.
Prof. Dolphyne cutting her birthday cake assisted by Prof. Amfo together with some friends and family
The Provost of the College of Humanities, Professor Samuel Agyei Mensah who spoke at the event asserted that the celebrant was a renowned scholar in other fields besides Linguistics. He also commended Professor Dolphyne’s calm disposition and demeanor and flaunted her as a model for the younger generations to emulate.
A cross-section of so
The Ghana Journal of Linguistics is a double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal appearing twice a year (not including special issues), published by the Linguistics Association of Ghana. Beginning with Volume 2 () it is published as an open access journal in electronic format only, at and However, print-on-demand copies can be made available on application to Mr. Fred Labi of Digibooks Ghana Ltd.: @ or + The Editors welcome papers on all aspects of linguistics. Articles submitted should be original and should not have been published previously elsewhere. The Editors welcome reports on research in progress and brief notices of research findings, as well as news of general interest to linguists. The Editors also welcome books from authors and publishers for review in the Ghana Journal of Linguistics. They may be sent to Prof. Ọbádélé Kambon, Editor-in-Chief, Ghana Journal of Linguistics, University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG , Legon, Accra, Ghana. These will be used in editorial book critiques. Anyone who wishes to review a particular book is invited to contact the Editor-in-Chief. These will be considered for publication after internal review. As of
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