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I also expressed worry that Ghanaians had negative perceptions about our language, it was obvious that as a country we were headed towards an ethno-linguistic identity crisis.

The professor of language said it had gone so bad that the Speaker himself had to use "unparliamentary" language to address unparliamentary comments.

The use of indecent language affected even Ghana’s Parliament, I cited a research by me and another which indicated that 73 unsavoury comments, including some offensive, abusive and insulting language were used in Parliament between 2005 and 2018.

Discourse was socially prescribed, and that it was important for all to understand the context and the people, and be decorous in the use of language.

I believe we engage in most discourses the way we do because either we do not know the norms of language use or we have lost it as a people.

I proposed an inclusive environment where everyone felt valued and respected by adhering to the social norms of language use.

Those with legitimate power, including those with academic, legal, political and media authority, must understand that power was transient, fragile and must be used wisely.

I describe current national discourses as worrying, indecent, manipulative, controlling and lacking decorum. Use ‘powers’ wisely

Language had been used in different contexts by persons I describe as legitimate power holders to often manipulate others through discourses, often for selfish gains.

Delivering her inaugural lecture on the topic, Our identity as a people is closely linked to our discourses.

National discourses full of insults were a reflection of a negative national identity, wherever we use language as a people we are constructing an identity.

That was necessary considering that the norms of respect and courtesies were crucial for impactful engagement for personal and collective national identity and growth as Ghanaians.

The country's discourses are becoming increasingly toxic, and has therefore called for a conscious effort to readjust towards positive engagements.

focusing on academic sustainability would help produce competent academic staff for universities to create sustainability in their countries and the continent.

You need to build social skills and learn to volunteer because as teachers, you will do more than teaching. Sometimes, you will have to do other things without pay.