Dr. Maryann Ijeoma Egbujor

Research associate

E-Mail: m.buoha@gmail.com

Maryann Egbujor researches and works in the fields of media education, digital literacy, culture-related values and journalistic professionalism. She is currently analysing the influence of digitalization on cultural developments in modern societies.

About the person

Curriculum Vitae

Work Experience

since 2021 Lecturer Deutsche Welle Academy/University of Applied Sciences Bonn Rhein Sieg/University Bonn, Germany
2009-2012 Translator/Archivist, CBCN and RECOWA Episcopal Standing Committees Nigeria
2008-2009 Confidential Secretary, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria
2006-2008 International Reporter, Conférence Épiscopal Régional de L'Afrique de L'Ouest (CERAO)
2002-2008 Text/Graphic Designer, Centre de Communication du Parana (Radio Parana), San Mali

Education

2020 Ph.D. in Practical Theology, University of Freiburg
2014 M.A. International Media Studies/Media Development and Journalism, University of Applied Sciences Bonn Rhein Sieg/University of Bonn/Deutsche Welle Academy Bonn, Germany
2013 Diploma Course in Journalism, London School of Journalism, England
2011 B.A. Èducation aux Média (Media Literacy), Faculté du Communication Sociale, L'Université Catholique Afrique de L'Ouest (L'UCAO)

Publications

Publications

  1. Maryann Ijeoma Egbujor (2022): Journalism in Nigeria: Possibilities for Professionalisation in the Light of Christian Social Ethics and Culture Driven Values. Berlin: Peter Lang, pp. 1-391.
  2. Maryann Ijeoma Egbujor (2019): Catholic Social Ethics and Professionalisation of Journalism Education. In: Ani, J. Ikechukwu & Ike, F. Obiora (eds.) (2019): Higher Education in Crisis: Sustaining Quality Assurance and Innovation in Research Through Applied Ethics. Geneva: Globethics.net Education Ethics Series No. 5, pp. 117-159.
  3. Maryann Ijeoma Egbujor (2019): An Appraisal of the Ethical Challenges in Media Practices in Nigeria. In: International Journal of Communication and Social Sciences (IJCSS) 1, pp. 158-174.
  4. Maryann Ijeoma Egbujor (2017): The Relevance of Journalism Education in Kenya For Professional Identity and Ethical Standards. Globethics publications. Geneva: Globethics.net Focus Series 46; pp. 1-123.
  5. Maryann Egbujor (2016): Ethics, Culture and Capitalism: Any Meeting Point? A Challenge to Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria. In: Ogbunwaezeh, Emmanuel. F. (ed.): Integral Development, Ethics, Governance and Human Rights in the African Context. A Festschrift in honor of Prof Obiora Ike. Lagos: Change Publications Ltd, pp. 371- 396.
  6. Maryann Egbujor (2015): Kenya. In: Schmidt, Christoph (ed.): Standards of Journalism Education: International Journalistic Education Standards in Developing Countries and Emerging Democracies. Berlin: Vistas der Medienverlag, (7th Ed.), pp. 101-139.
  7. Maryann Egbujor (2015): Professionalism and Ethical Standards in Mainstreaming Gender Perspectives: A Challenge to Journalism Education and Practice in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. In: Ike, Obiora & Udeze, Sunny. E. (eds.): Emerging Trends in Gender, Health and Political Communication in Africa. Enugu: Rhyce Kerex Publishers, pp. 46- 82.
  8. Maryann Egbujor (2014): Professional Identity and Ethical Standards: A Challenge to Journalism Education in the Kenyan Media Landscape. In: Schmidt, Christoph (ed.): Kenya’s Media Landscape: A Success Story with Serious Structural Challenges. Berlin: Vistas der Medienverlag, (6th Ed.), pp. 127-148.