Olugbenga Jay Oguntuwase

QUALIFICATIONS

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY, UNITED KINGDOM

PhD in Multidisciplinary Research cutting across the intersection between Philosophy, Politics, International Relations & Communication in the School of Social Sciences (Specialization: Societal Peace, Conflict Resolution & Nation-Building) – An Outstanding research described by the University CRDC as “Exemplary” October 2014-December 2019

Dissertation:  Making the Intractable Conflict Tractable: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Philosophy Underlying the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Supervisors:      Dr Kevin Love & Dr Jon Gorry 

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY, UNITED KINGDOM

NTU Teaching Certificate - in Higher Education and Readiness to Practice Teaching-

March 2018-June 2018.

UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

September 2007- October 2008

Quantitative and Computational Methods, Understanding the Research Processes & Contexts, Research Planning & Preparation, Qualitative Methods for the Social Sciences (QMSS) 

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA

Master of Science (MSc) in Mass Communication,

Sept 1996- June 1997.

Communication Theories, Topical Seminar in Mass Communication, Communication for population & Development, Bibliography of Mass Communication, Editorial Writing, Advertising PR & Society, Creative Workshop in Advertising & PR, Media Workshop in 

Advertising and PR, Precision Journalism, MSc Project (Dissertation)

Dissertation:  New Trends in Advertising; A survey of Major Advertising Agencies in Nigeria             

Supervisor:           – Dr S. Odukomaya 

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA

Master of Arts (MA) in Socio-Political Philosophy, (Distinction) 

Sept 1995- June 1996.

Problem of Being, Special Author in Political Philosophy (Western), Problem of the History of Philosophy, African Philosophy: Issues and Topics, Contemporary African Philosophy: Political Theory, Special Author in African Philosophy, Contemporary Political Philosophy, Special Author in Political Philosophy (African), Philosophy of Law (Jurisprudence), Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Religion, Special Author in Metaphysics, Long Essay (MA Dissertation)

Dissertation: Social Conflicts In developing countries: A Philosophical exposition

Supervisor: – Prof C.S Momoh

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), in Mass Communication,

September 1992- September 1993

Foundation of Mass Communication, Application of Research Methods, Mass Media Law and Ethics, Reporting and Editing, History of Nigerian Mass Media, Broadcasting/Film Production, Radio/TV Drama, Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations, Professional Project (PGD Dissertation

Dissertation: Public Relations Practice in Corporate Organizations: A Case study of          Guinness Nig. Plc. –

Supervisor:  Dr F.N Amatokwu)

 UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA                                                                        

Bachelor of Arts (with Upper Second Class Honours-2/1) Philosophy, 

September 1987- September 1991

Year 1

Ancient Greek Philosophy I(Pre-Socratic Period), Introduction to formal Logic, Philosophical Anthropology, Philosophy and Society, Ancient Greek Philosophy II (Socratic Period), Ancient African Philosophy, Problem of Knowledge (Epistemology), Philosophical Psychology, Pre-colonial African Political System, Politics and Government of West Africa, Introduction to Political Science, Spoken English Practice(Segmental) Phonetics and Phonology, Introduction to English Poetry, Introduction to English Novel.

Year 2

Philosophy of Social Sciences, Ethics I, Philosophy of Religion I, Medieval Philosophy, Introduction to Methodology of Scientific Inquiry, Philosophy of Religion II. Introduction to Socio-Political Philosophy, Introduction to Symbolic Logic, General African Studies I, General African Studies II, Elements of Public Administration, History of West Africa in the 19th Century, History of Nigeria in the 19th Century (1804-1914),  History of Egypt and The Nile Valley, European History (1870-1945) National Development & International Crisis, International Relations, History of West Africa (1500-1800) Sudanese Zone, History of West Africa (1500-1800) Guinea Zone, Elements of Government, Introduction to International Politics, 

Year 3

African Philosophy I, Philosophy of Logic, Philosophy of Education, Philosophy of Law, Metaphysics, Recent African Socio-Political Philosophy, Marxist Philosophy , Political History of Nigeria (1900-1980), Contemporary Ethical theories, Modern Philosophy I, European History (1789-1870), History of Lagos and its Environs 17th century – 1967, Public Administration in Nigeria, International Law. Philosophy of History, Philosophy of Social Change, 

Year 4

Western Philosophy II (German Idealism), Recent African Socio-Political Philosophy II, Philosophy of Natural/Physical Sciences, Problems of African Philosophy, Phenomenology & Existentialism, Advanced Ethics, Contemporary Western Philosophy, Contemporary Western Socio-Political Philosophy, International Relations (1914-Present Day), Southern Africa in International Relations/ World Affairs,  History of Japan (1858-1954) Colonialism and nationalism in India, Economic History of West Africa, 

Dissertation: The concept of democratic socialism in Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s Political Philosophy -   

Supervisors: Dr T.D.P Bah

1. September 2015 – Date - NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY- [Hourly Paid Lecturer] Philosophy, Politics, International Relations & Social Sciences

2. September 2005 – September 2014- UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS [ Associate Lecturer]

 African Philosophy   Ethics, Philosophy of Communication, Marxist Philosophy, Social and Political Philosophy, Ancient Greek Philosophy, Philosophy of religion and Modern Philosophy, Epistemology, Philosophy of Language

3. September 2004 – August 2007- LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY [ Associate Lecturer]

Philosophy, Ethics & Logic, Media & Communication, Advertising & PR 

4. September 2001 – August 2007- NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM [ Associate Lecturer] Philosophy & Logic, Media & Communication Studies

5. September 1997 – August 2006- THE GUARDIAN NEWSPAPERS LTD [Advert. /Editorial

Opinion Poll Researcher Reporter / Special Project Executive] [ Part-time]

6. March 1993 – August 2004- LAGOS STATE TEACHING SERVICE COMMISSION [Secondary School Class Tutor] Tutor in English Language, English Literature & Politics 

1. PhD in Multidisciplinary Research cutting across the intersection between Philosophy, Politics, International Relations & Communication in the School of Social Sciences 

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY, UNITED KINGDOM October 2014-December 2019

2.Teaching Certificate - in Higher Education and Readiness to Practice Teaching- NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY, UNITED KINGDOM March 2018-June 2018.

3.Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM September 2007- October 2008

Quantitative and Computational Methods, Understanding the Research Processes & Contexts, Research Planning & Preparation, Qualitative Methods for the Social Sciences (QMSS) 

4.Master of Science (MSc) in Mass Communication, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA

Sept 1996- June 1997. Mini-Transcript-

Communication Theories, Topical Seminar in Mass Communication, Communication for population & Development, Bibliography of Mass Communication, Editorial Writing, Advertising PR & Society, Creative Workshop in Advertising & PR, Media Workshop in 

Advertising and PR, Precision Journalism, MSc Project (Dissertation)

5. Master of Arts (MA) in Socio-Political Philosophy, (Distinction) UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA Sept 1995- June 1996. Mini-Transcript-

Problem of Being, Special Author in Political Philosophy (Western), Problem of the History of Philosophy, African Philosophy: Issues and Topics, Contemporary African Philosophy: Political Theory, Special Author in African Philosophy, Contemporary Political Philosophy, Special Author in Political Philosophy (African), Philosophy of Law (Jurisprudence), Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Religion, Special Author in Metaphysics, Long Essay (MA Dissertation)

6. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), in Mass Communication, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA

September 1992- September 1993 Mini-Transcript-

Foundation of Mass Communication, Application of Research Methods, Mass Media Law and Ethics, Reporting and Editing, History of Nigerian Mass Media, Broadcasting/Film Production, Radio/TV Drama, Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations, Professional Project (PGD Dissertation

7. Bachelor of Arts (with Upper Second-Class Honours-2/1) Philosophy, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA, September 1987- September 1991

Mini-Transcript-

Year 1

Ancient Greek Philosophy I(Pre-Socratic Period), Introduction to formal Logic, Philosophical Anthropology, Philosophy and Society, Ancient Greek Philosophy II (Socratic Period), Ancient African Philosophy, Problem of Knowledge (Epistemology), Philosophical Psychology, Pre-colonial African Political System, Politics and Government of West Africa, Introduction to Political Science, Spoken English Practice(Segmental) Phonetics and Phonology, Introduction to English Poetry, Introduction to English Novel.

Year 2

Philosophy of Social Sciences, Ethics I, Philosophy of Religion I, Medieval Philosophy, Introduction to Methodology of Scientific Inquiry, Philosophy of Religion II. Introduction to Socio-Political Philosophy, Introduction to Symbolic Logic, General African Studies I, General African Studies II, Elements of Public Administration, History of West Africa in the 19th Century, History of Nigeria in the 19th Century (1804-1914),  History of Egypt and The Nile Valley, European History (1870-1945) National Development & International Crisis, International Relations, History of West Africa (1500-1800) Sudanese Zone, History of West Africa (1500-1800) Guinea Zone, Elements of Government, Introduction to International Politics, 

Year 3

African Philosophy I, Philosophy of Logic, Philosophy of Education, Philosophy of Law, Metaphysics, Recent African Socio-Political Philosophy, Marxist Philosophy , Political History of Nigeria (1900-1980), Contemporary Ethical theories, Modern Philosophy I, European History (1789-1870), History of Lagos and its Environs 17th century – 1967, Public Administration in Nigeria, International Law. Philosophy of History, Philosophy of Social Change, 

Year 4

Western Philosophy II (German Idealism), Recent African Socio-Political Philosophy II, Philosophy of Natural/Physical Sciences, Problems of African Philosophy, Phenomenology & Existentialism, Advanced Ethics, Contemporary Western Philosophy, Contemporary Western Socio-Political Philosophy, International Relations (1914-Present Day), Southern Africa in International Relations/ World Affairs,  History of Japan (1858-1954) Colonialism and nationalism in India, Economic History of West Africa,