Associate Professor | Language and Communication Studies Expert

Profile Summary

Prof. Modestus Fosu is a distinguished Associate Professor in Language and Communication Studies at the University of Media, Arts and Communication – Institute of Journalism (UniMAC, IJ) in Accra. He is a Board Member of Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa (CCLG-Africa) and an influential academic leader with deep expertise in language, media, and communication ethics.

Education

• Ph.D. in Media and Communication, University of Leeds, UK

Academic Roles

• Associate Professor, Language and Communication Studies – UniMAC, IJ

• Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, UniMAC

• Past Dean, Faculty of UniMAC

Research Interests

• Political Participation

• Language and the Media

• Indigenous Language Media

• Communication and Ethics

• Climate Change Communication

Selected Publications

• Odoom, D. & Fosu, M. (2023): Towards promoting climate change communication for improved adaptation in Africa: A Ghanaian Perspective. Journal of Policy and Development Studies, 14(1), 156-174.

• Fosu, M., Quashigah, T. & Kuranchie, P. (2019): Broaching Agenda for Climate Change in Africa: A Perspective on Media Engagement with Climatic Issues in Ghana. In Pinto, J., Gutsche, R. & Prado, P. (Eds.), Climate Change, Media & Culture: Critical Issues in Global Environmental Communication (pp. 93-111). Emerald Publishing Limited.

Professional Experience

• Trainer in Media and Journalism

• Facilitator for in-service training workshops for journalists and public communicators

Collaborations & Contributions

• Supported UNESCO, UNDP, and other initiatives to develop journalism education, training, and practice in Africa