F. Odun BALOGUN

Academia

MA, Ph.D, University teacher, born April 21, 1946, Owase Quarters, Oka, Akoko South, Ondo State; married Ebun Yesufu 1978, one son, two daughters; Education: St Theresa's Catholic Seminary, Ibadan, 1960-64, Loyola College, Agodi, Ibadan, 1965-66, Leningrad State University, Leningrad, USSR. 1967-73, University of Illinois, Urban, Illinois, USA, 1973-77; Lecturer II & I, University of Benin, Benin City, 1977-81; Senior Lecturer. 1981-84; Associate Professor, University of Benin, 1984; member African Literature Association; member, Modern Languages As.sociation of Nigeria, member. Literary Society of Nigeria; member, Association of Nigerian Authors; Publications: many articles on literary criticism in numerous national and interna tional journals; Hobbies: jogging, lawn tennis, creative writing; Official Address: Department of English and Literature, University of Benin, Benin City; Telephone: (052) 200250 extension 2359; Home: B75 Senior Staff Quarters, University of Benin, Ugbowo Campus, Benin City, Bendel State; Telephone: (052) 200250 extension 2690.