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New language bearings in Africa : a fresh quest /

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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Muthwii, Margaret Jepkirui, 1957-, Kioko, Angelina Nduku, 1958-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Clevedon ; Buffalo : Multilingual Matters, Ã2004.
Edición:1st ed.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • A survey of literacy practices in Black and Coloured communities in South Africa / Felix Banda
  • English variety for the public domain in Kenya / Angelina Nduku Kioko, Margaret Jepkirui Muthwii
  • The globalisation of communication and the African foreign language user / Remi Sonaiya
  • Linguistic human rights in Africa / Paul M. Musau
  • "What turns you on!" : an explanation of urban South African Xhosa and Zulu youth texts / Rosalie Finlayson, Sarah Slabbert
  • Challenges of using English as a medium of instruction in multilingual contexts / Robinah Kyeyune
  • Enlightenment and attitudes of the Nigerian elite on the roles of languages in Nigeria / Wale Adegbite
  • Establishing a national standard and English language curriculum change in Kenya / Kembo-Sure
  • The functional distribution of Setswana and English in Botswana / Mompoloki M. Bagwasi
  • Kiswahili as vehicle of unity and development in the Great Lakes Region / Anna M. Kishe
  • Developing and promoting multilingualism in public life and society in Nigeria / G.O. Simire
  • Course design and testing in an English programme / Modoupe M. Alimi and Sibonile Ellece.