About

Professor John Franklin Wiredu is a Professor of English Language and Applied Linguistics in the Department of English at the University of Ghana. He is an accomplished scholar whose work has made important contributions to English grammar, discourse studies, corpus linguistics, Ghanaian English, and language education.

Over several decades, Professor Wiredu has been actively involved in teaching, research, graduate supervision, and curriculum development within the Department. His scholarship is characterised by careful linguistic analysis and a sustained interest in how language functions across different institutional, academic, legal, and public contexts.

His work has examined the grammatical structures of English, language variation, newspaper discourse, legal language, academic communication, and the development of English in Ghana and other multilingual settings. Through his research and teaching, he has contributed significantly to the advancement of English language studies and applied linguistic research in Ghana.

Professor Wiredu is widely respected for his commitment to scholarly rigour, mentorship, and the development of language research within the University and the wider academic community.

Education

• PhD in English, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• MPhil in Linguistics, University of Ghana
• BA, University of Ghana

Research Interest

Professor Wiredu’s research focuses on the structure, use, and variation of English, particularly within African and Ghanaian contexts.

His major areas of research include English Syntax, Applied Linguistics, Language Variation and Change, and English as a Second Language