New Language Bearings In Africa
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New Language Bearings In Africa
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Author : Margaret Jepkirui Muthwii
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2004-01-01
New Language Bearings In Africa written by Margaret Jepkirui Muthwii and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The collection of papers in this special volume discuss issues and challenges that are pertinent in understanding present-day moves and tendencies in the use of languages in the African contexts. The volume's major asset lies in the diversity of topics, the range of languages and the African geographical areas covered. Not only do the contributors come from different nations in Africa but also many of them are established scholars who interact with and interpret the unique situations in their nations on a daily basis.
Language Culture And Curriculum
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Author : Margaret Jepkirui Muthwii
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Language Culture And Curriculum written by Margaret Jepkirui Muthwii and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Language and culture categories.
Language In Contemporary African Cultures And Societies
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Author : Leonard Muaka
language : en
Publisher: Lexington Books
Release Date : 2018-12-03
Language In Contemporary African Cultures And Societies written by Leonard Muaka and has been published by Lexington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-03 with Political Science categories.
Language in Contemporary African Cultures and Societies examines the central role that African languages play in Africa’s contemporary societies. This book focuses on Africa and the diaspora where African languages and literatures continue to spread.
The Languages And Linguistics Of Africa
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Author : Tom Güldemann
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2018-09-10
The Languages And Linguistics Of Africa written by Tom Güldemann and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This innovative handbook takes a fresh look at the currently underestimated linguistic diversity of Africa, the continent with the largest number of languages in the world. It covers the major domains of linguistics, offering both a representative picture of Africa’s linguistic landscape as well as new and at times unconventional perspectives. The focus is not so much on exhaustiveness as on the fruitful relationship between African and general linguistics and the contributions the two domains can make to each other. This volume is thus intended for readers with a specific interest in African languages and also for students and scholars within the greater discipline of linguistics.
Languages And Education In Africa
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Author : Birgit Brock-Utne
language : en
Publisher: Symposium Books Ltd
Release Date : 2009-05-11
Languages And Education In Africa written by Birgit Brock-Utne and has been published by Symposium Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-11 with Education categories.
The theme of this book cuts across disciplines. Contributors to this volume are specialized in education and especially classroom research as well as in linguistics, most being transdisciplinary themselves. Around 65 sub-Saharan languages figure in this volume as research objects: as means of instruction, in connection with teacher training, language policy, lexical development, harmonization efforts, information technology, oral literature and deaf communities. The co-existence of these African languages with English, French and Arabic is examined as well. This wide range of languages and subjects builds on recent field work, giving new empirical evidence from 17 countries: Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, as well as to transnational matters like the harmonization of African transborder languages. As the Editors – a Norwegian social scientist and a Norwegian linguist, both working in Africa – have wanted to give room for African voices, the majority of contributions to this volume come from Africa.
Christian And Critical English Language Educators In Dialogue
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Author : Mary Shepard Wong
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-06-25
Christian And Critical English Language Educators In Dialogue written by Mary Shepard Wong and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-25 with Education categories.
The legacy of English teaching and Christian missionaries is a flashpoint within the field of English language teaching. This critical examination of the place of Christianity in the field is unique in presenting the voices of TESOL professionals from a wide range of religious and spiritual perspectives. About half identify themselves as "Christian" while the others identify themselves as Buddhist, atheist, spiritualist, and variations of these and other faiths. What is common for all the authors is their belief that values have an important place in the classroom. What they disagree on is whether and how spiritual values should find expression in learning and teaching. This volume dramatizes how scholars in the profession wrestle with ideological, pedagogical, and spiritual dilemmas as they seek to understand the place of faith in education. To sustain this conversation, the book is structured dialogically. Each section includes a set of position chapters in which authors explain their views of faith/pedagogy integration, a set of chapters by authors responding to these positions while articulating their own views on the subject, and discussion questions to engage readers in comparing the positions of all the authors, reflecting on their own experiences and values, and advancing the dialogue in fresh and personal directions.
Multilingualism And Education In Africa
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Author : Ruth W. Ndung’u
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2014-10-16
Multilingualism And Education In Africa written by Ruth W. Ndung’u and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-16 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book is a must-read for every language teaching professional and researcher working in a multilingual context. Multilingualism and Education in Africa: The State of the State of the Art is an up-to-date exploration and wide-ranging review of the symbiotic relationship between multilingualism and education in Africa. The African continent is rich in languages. Most of her inhabitants are multilingual and many of the nations have embraced multilingual education. This book examines multilingualism in education from three broad perspectives: multilingualism and language in education policy in Africa; multilingualism as an educational resource in Africa; and attitudes and challenges of multilingualism and education in Africa. The book’s nineteen chapters discuss these three perspectives from East, West, Central and South Africa. All the contributors are leading authorities in multilingualism and education. The chapters combine a wide range of viewpoints based on theoretical, empirical and personal experiences. The reader is left with a deeper understanding of the unique features of multilingualism and education in Africa that have seldom been addressed by those who experience them first-hand. The book demonstrates successful practices in multilingualism and education; showing how African nations have determined what works for them without ignoring challenges such as policies on paper, attitudes towards African languages and limited resources. The benefits of multilingual education override the challenges. The book’s extensive coverage makes it an important resource for scholars and policy makers in the field of multilingualism and education. Overall, this book represents an important contribution to an important subject in education globally. The editors have provided an introductory overview to the book and commentaries on the three sections.
Sociolinguistics Around The World
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Author : Martin J Ball
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-12-16
Sociolinguistics Around The World written by Martin J Ball and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-16 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Offers a survey of research trends in sociolinguistics around the world. This work focuses on traditional variationist sociolinguistics and on the areas of bi- and multilingualism together with diglossia and code-switching, language and culture, language and power and language planning.
Multilingual Universities In South Africa
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Author : Liesel Hibbert
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2014-04-16
Multilingual Universities In South Africa written by Liesel Hibbert and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-16 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Focusing on the use of African languages in higher education, this book showcases South African higher education practitioners’ attempts to promote a multilingual ethos in their classes. It is a first-time overview of multilingual teaching and learning strategies that have been tried and tested in a number of higher education institutions in South Africa. Despite language-in-education policies that extol the virtues of multilingualism, practice remains oriented towards English-only learning and teaching. In the multilingual contexts of local campuses, this book shows how students and lecturers attempt to understand their multiple identities and use the available languages to create multilingual learning environments.
The Languages Of Africa And The Diaspora
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Author : Jo Anne Kleifgen
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2009
The Languages Of Africa And The Diaspora written by Jo Anne Kleifgen and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Education categories.
This book takes a fresh look at subordinated vernacular languages in the context of African, Caribbean, and US educational landscapes, highlighting the social cost of linguistic exceptionalism for speakers of these languages. Chapters describe contravening movements toward various forms of linguistic diversity and offer a comprehensive approach to language awareness in educative settings.