MR. MICHAEL DARLINGTON TCHUME

Profile:

He holds a B.A degree in English and a Diploma in Education from the University of Cape coast (1991). He also holds an MPhil degree in English from the University of Ghana, Legon. He has been engaging in active full-time teaching and research work in the area of English language and its related course since October, 2000 when he joined the department of English, CU. He contributed significantly into the development of the Department of English between 2005 and 2018. He was Active Head of Department in the Department of English, Central University between 2007 and 2010. He also taught English language and study skills and Academic writing and I and II in the Language Centre of the University of Ghana as an adjunct Lecturer between 2002 and 2013

He is currently the Coordinator of the English Language teaching activities in the Department of Communication and Media Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (for the 2022/23 academic year). He is also currently in his PHD English research project in the Department of English, University of Cape Coast.

Basic Information
Name: Michael Tchume

Designation: Lecturer

Department: Communication and Media Studies

Email: mtchume@central.edu.gh
Office Location: Room 18, Block G Miotso

Academic Qualifications/Education:

  • M Phil. English, University of Ghana, Legon, 2001
  • B.A., (Hons.) Dip. Ed., University of Cape Coast, 1991
  • Currently pursuing PHD in English Programme at the English Department, University of Cape Coast

Research Interests

  • Discourse Analysis
  • Register Analysis
  • Stylistic Analysis
  • Varieties of English – Peculiarities, Distinctive features
  • Research Topics
    • Critical Discourse Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility Policy Statements of Business Organizations in Ghana
    • The Implications of Register Variations in the Spoken/Written English of Educated Ghanaians
    • The Significance of the Distinctive Word Stress Tendencies in the Speech of the Educated Ghanaian

Publications
Journal Articles:

  • Tchume, M. (2015). The Role of Ideology in Corporate Communications – A Discourse Analytic Study of Statement of Mission, Vision, and values of Selected Business Organizations in Ghana. An Abstract featuring in Programme and Book Abstract published in October, 2015. 1st Language Conference involving School of Languages, Language Centre and Central University College.

Awards and Recognitions

  • Institutional Recognition– A Letter of Appreciation from the President of Central University, Prof. V.P.Y. Gadzekpo FGA regarding my Exemplary Leadership Role exhibited during the period 2007 – 2010, when I was appointed as Acting Head of English Department, CU (verifiable information)

Professional Memberships

  • Linguistics Association of Ghana (LAG) – (Membership status yet to be activated)

Courses Taught

  • Language and Study Skills – COMM103
  • English Language Use and Communication Skills – VLCM103
  • Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Service – VLMG 202
  • Christian Ethics and Moral Judgement – VLSS 104
  • African History, Literature, and Society – VLSS 201

Outreach and Engagement

  • Team Leader in English Language Examining – BECE and SSCE levels, (WAEC 2005)
  • Assistant Examiner, English Language Examining – BECE and WASSCE levels, (WAEC 1993 to 2012)
  • Sunday School Teaching – CAFM, Accra

Workshop / Training Programmes

  • A workshop on Qualitative and Quantitative in Research work (African Studies Department, University of Ghana, Legon) – April 2004
  • Conference on Distance Education at Ghana Telecom, Accra – April 2005
  • P.A.W.A. Conference held in Accra – November 2008
  • Series of Seminars on Faith Integration in Learning – Central University College, September – October 2013

Additional Roles / Responsibilities

  • Coordinator of the English Language and Communication Skills Programme (University-Wide English Course for all Level 100 Students – 2022 to 2025)
  • Participated and played significant roles in various AD-HOC Committees when the Department of English was actively functioning in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
  • Graduation Committee – CU, 2007-2010 (Played Editorial Role)
  • Committee for Course Combinations led by Prof. Adu-Twum, CU, 2007 (Played Editorial Role)
  • Committee for Review of the BA English Degree Programme for Re-Accreditation by National Accreditation Board, Department of English, CUC, 2013 (Participated in the Review Exercise)
  • Committee for the Preparation and Implementation of the English Proficiency Course for Francophone Students, CU, 2013 – 2014 (Coordinator of the Programme)

 

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