Etse Sikanku
Godwin Etse Sikanku | |
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| Employer | Ghana Institute of Journalism |
| Known for | Political Communication |
| Title | Dean at the School of Journalism, University of Media Arts and Communication. |
Godwin Etse Sikanku is a Ghanaian political scientist, author, lecturer and Dean at the School of Journalism, University of Media, Arts and Communication.[1][2][3][4] He is best known for his book on Barack Obama, titled The Afrocentric Obama and lessons on political campaigns.[3]
Sikanku received a Bachelor of Arts in political science and sociology from the University of Ghana. He then attended the University of Iowa, receiving a master's degree in journalism and communication studies from the University of Iowa, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in journalism and mass communication.[5]
Awards
- Outstanding reportage on developmental issues, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Media Awards, Accra-Ghana, 2006[2]
- Society of Professional Journalist award for top college newspaper, Iowa State Daily staff, 2008[2]
- Outstanding Teaching Assistant, University of Iowa Office of Residential Life, 2009[2]
- John F. Murray award for outstanding doctoral student (research), University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 2011[2]
- Leon Barnes Scholarship, University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 2011[2]
- Best research paper for the Freedom of Expression and Political Communication Interest Group at the upcoming 2023 Western States Communication Association conference in Arizona, USA.[6][7]
References
- ↑ "Prof. Godwin Etse Sikanku". Ghana Institute of Journalism. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Etse Sikanku (Dr.)". Ghana Institute of Journalism. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- 1 2 GTonline (2023-02-20). "Ghana-based lecturer Dr Etse Sikanku honoured in US". Ghanaian Times. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ↑ "Alan's resignation should be a cause for concern for NPP – Etse Sikanku". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ↑ "Etse Sikanku". The Conversation. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ↑ Lartey, Winifred (2022-11-05). "GIJ's Etse Sikanku and N K Osei Fordjour win best research paper award in USA". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ↑ "GIJ's Dr. Etse Sikanku, UNM's Nana Kwame Osei Fordjour win best research paper award". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2023-11-04.