
Prof. Modestus Fosu
Board Member
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Prof. Modestus Fosu
Board Member
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
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Ph.D. in Media and Communication, University of Leeds, UK
Academic Roles
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Associate Professor, Language and Communication Studies – UniMAC, IJ
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Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, UniMAC
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Past Dean, Faculty of UniMAC
Research Interests
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Political Participation
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Language and the Media
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Indigenous Language Media
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Communication and Ethics
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Climate Change Communication
Selected Publications
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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.
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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
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Trainer in Media and Journalism
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Facilitator for in-service training workshops for journalists and public communicators
Collaborations & Contributions
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Supported UNESCO, UNDP, and other initiatives to develop journalism education, training, and practice in Africa
