Friday, June 12, 2015 - 8:00am - Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 4:00pm
Crossroads Collaborative, Ghana (an NGO) and the Dept of Communication Studies, University of Cape Coast, announce the
1ST NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP ON ACADEMIC WRITING/COMMUNICATION SKILLS PROGRAMME
1ST NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP ON ACADEMIC WRITING/COMMUNICATION SKILLS PROGRAMME
Theme: Doing More than Getting By: Re-thinking Academic Writing/Communication Skills Programs in Ghanaian Higher Education
Date : 12th and 13th June, 2015
Venue: School of Medical Science Auditorium
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Cape CoastHosts
Venue: School of Medical Science Auditorium
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Cape CoastHosts
Hosts:
Dr. Philip Arthur Gborsong, Head, Dept. of Communication Studies, UCC
Prof. J. B. A. Afful, Head, Department of English, University of Cape Coast
Dr. Gordon Adika, Ag. Director, Language Center, University of Ghana
Prof. Yaw Sekyi-Baidoo, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Education, Winneba
Ben Zogbator, Representative, Crossroads Collaborative, Ghana
Dr. Philip Arthur Gborsong, Head, Dept. of Communication Studies, UCC
Prof. J. B. A. Afful, Head, Department of English, University of Cape Coast
Dr. Gordon Adika, Ag. Director, Language Center, University of Ghana
Prof. Yaw Sekyi-Baidoo, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Education, Winneba
Ben Zogbator, Representative, Crossroads Collaborative, Ghana
Workshop Facilitators:
Prof. Jean Corey, Messiah College, USA Prof. Jean Corey, Messiah College, USA
Prof. David Dzaka, Messiah College, USA Prof. David Dzaka, Messiah College, USA
Prof. Jean Corey, Messiah College, USA Prof. Jean Corey, Messiah College, USA
Prof. David Dzaka, Messiah College, USA Prof. David Dzaka, Messiah College, USA
Objectives:
1. To bring together program coordinators, instructors, and interested scholars to critically assess current practice of academic writing instruction in Ghana in the light of contemporary research, theand to make recommendations for improving se programs
2. Identify research issues and options for advancing the field of academic writing instruction in Ghana
3. Consider the formation of a national association of academic writing teachers for advancing research and practice in this all-important area of study
1. To bring together program coordinators, instructors, and interested scholars to critically assess current practice of academic writing instruction in Ghana in the light of contemporary research, theand to make recommendations for improving se programs
2. Identify research issues and options for advancing the field of academic writing instruction in Ghana
3. Consider the formation of a national association of academic writing teachers for advancing research and practice in this all-important area of study
Conference Fee:
250 GHC* (Lecturers/Administrators)
150 GHC* (Students)
*Fee covers conference materials, coffee breaks and lunch.
250 GHC* (Lecturers/Administrators)
150 GHC* (Students)
*Fee covers conference materials, coffee breaks and lunch.
Pre-Registration:
Please call or text Dr. Philip Arthur Gborsong on 0244987308 and Mr. Theophilus Nartey on 0244380055 or 0264380055 to indicate your intention to participate in the conference. The conference fee is payable on arrival at the University of Cape Coast campus.
Please call or text Dr. Philip Arthur Gborsong on 0244987308 and Mr. Theophilus Nartey on 0244380055 or 0264380055 to indicate your intention to participate in the conference. The conference fee is payable on arrival at the University of Cape Coast campus.
Accommodation:
Overnight rental accommodation is available on and off campus for those who need it.
Please call Dr. Eric Opoku Mensah on 0243604199 and Mr. Richard Torto on 0208164021.
Overnight rental accommodation is available on and off campus for those who need it.
Please call Dr. Eric Opoku Mensah on 0243604199 and Mr. Richard Torto on 0208164021.
Local Planning Committee:
Mr. Theophilus Nartey 0244380055
Mr. Richard Torto 0208164021
Mr. William Kodom 0508110655
Dr. Eric Opoku Mensah 0243604199
Mr. Theophilus Nartey 0244380055
Mr. Richard Torto 0208164021
Mr. William Kodom 0508110655
Dr. Eric Opoku Mensah 0243604199
- When:
- Friday, June 12, 2015 - 8:00am - Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 4:00pm
- Where:
- School of Medical Science Auditorium
- Audience:
- All are cordially invited
- Tags:
- Sponsor:
- Dept of Communication Studies
- Contact:
- Dept of Communication Studies
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