Emmanuel Amo Ofori
Biographic Data
| ID | 349839 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Emmanuel Amo Ofori |
| GIVEN NAMES | Emmanuel Amo |
| FAMILY NAME | Ofori |
| SIGNATURE | OFORI E A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Cape Coast |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4316-7551 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Enhancing Clinical Competence through Akan Proficiency
In 2020, the University of Cape Coast’s School of Medical Sciences introduced the Akan proficiency course to address linguistic disconnects usually observed during community-based experience and service rotations. This study adopts an interpretive phenomenological design to explore medical students’ perspectives on how the course enhances their clinical competence. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically. T…
Representation of Disability in Akan Discourse
The study examines some proverbs and insults in Akan that legitimise and reinforce marginalisation and stigmatisation of people with disability (PWD) in Ghana. Analysing fifty (50) proverbs and ten (10) insults from both written and oral sources collected through interviews and library search, the findings reveal that some proverbs and insults portray PWD as weak and vulnerable, making aspects of the Akan language a perpetuator of disability. Tak…
No laughing matter
The positive branding of a country is vital in its global standing and recognition. In light of this, the Africa Rising campaign was launched to sell the potentials of the continent globally. However, some citizens do not always share the same reputational goals with their states. Their perceptions may conflict with the reputational agendas of state institutions. This paper argues that in an attempt to speak [in]directly to significant public iss…
Construing Joy as Body Parts in Akan
The present study examines the lexicogrammar of Akan (Niger-Congo: Kwa) body part joy expressions using transitivity in Systemic Functional Linguistics and Conceptual Metaphor Theory. The study is based on discourse data, supplemented with data from secondary sources and elicited data from a focus group discussion. The findings show that body part terms associated with joy in Akan comprise ani "eyes", ho "skin", akoma "heart" and the non-corporal…
Gender (In)Equality in Ghana
Gender differences have been recognized in most cultures, but the challenge arises when such differences are misinterpreted as gender inequality, especially to the gross disadvantage of women. One dimension of culture where gender inequality is generally manifested is through language and more specifically the use of proverbs, which are generally believed to host the wisdom of societies. Among some societies, people's actions or inactions are oft…
The Use of Metaphors and Similes in Political Discourse in Ghana
In this study, we examine how ordinary citizens use metaphors and similes in their contributions to political discussions in Ghana. We argue that the use of these figurative language devices is a subtle means by which citizens expose politicians and question their competence in handling national issues. They also serve as means of minimizing direct vilification of politicians in the political space of Ghana. In fact, when metaphors and similes ar…
A Morphological Analysis of Akan Honorific and Title Names for God
This study is motivated by our observation that earlier works have looked at Akan personal names either from sociolinguistics or non-linguistic perspectives; however, a critical morphological analysis of the structure of Akan honorific and title names for God has eluded researchers in linguistics. It is based on this background that we conduct a thorough morphological investigation into Akan honorific and title names for God, with the aim of addr…
A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Campaign Speech of a Ghanaian Opposition Leader
Referring to politicians’ use of language to promote their ideologies before, during and after elections, campaign speeches represent a key genre in political discourse. In this study, we examine the campaign speech of a Ghanaian opposition leader, Nana Akufo-Addo, at the manifesto launch of his party. We analyze his use of language to create identity and solidarity with the electorate, with the aim of persuading them to accept and support his id…
Gender (In)Equality in Ghana
Gender differences have been recognized in most cultures, but the challenge arises when such differences are misinterpreted as gender inequality, especially to the gross disadvantage of women. One dimension of culture where gender inequality is generally manifested is through language and more specifically the use of proverbs, which are generally believed to host the wisdom of societies. Among some societies, people's actions or inactions are oft…
A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Campaign Speech of a Ghanaian Opposition Leader
Referring to politicians’ use of language to promote their ideologies before, during and after elections, campaign speeches represent a key genre in political discourse. In this study, we examine the campaign speech of a Ghanaian opposition leader, Nana Akufo-Addo, at the manifesto launch of his party. We analyze his use of language to create identity and solidarity with the electorate, with the aim of persuading them to accept and support his id…
The Use of Metaphors and Similes in Political Discourse in Ghana
In this study, we examine how ordinary citizens use metaphors and similes in their contributions to political discussions in Ghana. We argue that the use of these figurative language devices is a subtle means by which citizens expose politicians and question their competence in handling national issues. They also serve as means of minimizing direct vilification of politicians in the political space of Ghana. In fact, when metaphors and similes ar…
A Morphological Analysis of Akan Honorific and Title Names for God
This study is motivated by our observation that earlier works have looked at Akan personal names either from sociolinguistics or non-linguistic perspectives; however, a critical morphological analysis of the structure of Akan honorific and title names for God has eluded researchers in linguistics. It is based on this background that we conduct a thorough morphological investigation into Akan honorific and title names for God, with the aim of addr…
Gender (In)Equality in Ghana
Gender differences have been recognized in most cultures, but the challenge arises when such differences are misinterpreted as gender inequality, especially to the gross disadvantage of women. One dimension of culture where gender inequality is generally manifested is through language and more specifically the use of proverbs, which are generally believed to host the wisdom of societies. Among some societies, people's actions or inactions are oft…
Construing Joy as Body Parts in Akan
The present study examines the lexicogrammar of Akan (Niger-Congo: Kwa) body part joy expressions using transitivity in Systemic Functional Linguistics and Conceptual Metaphor Theory. The study is based on discourse data, supplemented with data from secondary sources and elicited data from a focus group discussion. The findings show that body part terms associated with joy in Akan comprise ani "eyes", ho "skin", akoma "heart" and the non-corporal…
Representation of Disability in Akan Discourse
The study examines some proverbs and insults in Akan that legitimise and reinforce marginalisation and stigmatisation of people with disability (PWD) in Ghana. Analysing fifty (50) proverbs and ten (10) insults from both written and oral sources collected through interviews and library search, the findings reveal that some proverbs and insults portray PWD as weak and vulnerable, making aspects of the Akan language a perpetuator of disability. Tak…
No laughing matter
The positive branding of a country is vital in its global standing and recognition. In light of this, the Africa Rising campaign was launched to sell the potentials of the continent globally. However, some citizens do not always share the same reputational goals with their states. Their perceptions may conflict with the reputational agendas of state institutions. This paper argues that in an attempt to speak [in]directly to significant public iss…
Enhancing Clinical Competence through Akan Proficiency
In 2020, the University of Cape Coast’s School of Medical Sciences introduced the Akan proficiency course to address linguistic disconnects usually observed during community-based experience and service rotations. This study adopts an interpretive phenomenological design to explore medical students’ perspectives on how the course enhances their clinical competence. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically. T…
Linguistics (5 works) · Political science (4 works) · Politics (4 works) · Law (3 works) · Multilingual Education and Policy (3 works) · Philosophy (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Inequality (2 works) · Language, Metaphor, and Cognition (2 works) · Metaphor (2 works)