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Research interests include African literature, women and gender, folklore, culture and identity, environment, peace and conflict studies.

Mnguember Vicky Sylvester at an academic event

Research spans African literary studies and the social contexts represented in literature, including gender, culture, folklore, identity, poverty, environment, migration and conflict.

Earlier work on Nigerian women writers established a sustained interest in gender and representation. Recent papers extend that focus into folklore, environmental questions, cultural identity and the preservation of local narratives.

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African literature & identity

African literary traditions, cultural memory, postcolonial experience and changing ideas of identity.

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Women, gender & representation

Women’s writing, gender, representation and inclusion in African literature.

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Literature & environment

Environmental change, poverty and their representation in literature.

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Peace & conflict studies

Peace-building, conflict resolution, citizenship, folklore and civic responsibility.

Selected publications

Recent research.

A selection of recent papers is listed below. Google Scholar and ResearchGate provide the fuller publication record.

Globalization, Language, Literature, Humanities and Culture, volume in honour of Mnguember Vicky Sylvester
Festschrift

A volume in honour of Mnguember Vicky Sylvester.

Globalization, Language, Literature, Humanities and Culture grew out of SylvesterConfab and brings together critical essays written in recognition of a career across literature, teaching and institutional service.

25 critical essays The volume includes a keynote address and twenty-five critical essays from contributors across several disciplines.
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Readings in Peace and Conflict Resolution
Academic book

Readings in Peace and Conflict Resolution

A collection of readings for university study in peace, conflict resolution and peace-building.

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