The Impact Of French On The African Vernacular Languages

Author : Sosthène Boussougou
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781443883252

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The Impact of French on the African Vernacular Languages by Sosthène Boussougou Pdf

Following independence from their respective colonial regimes, seventeen African countries adopted French as their national language. This political move has had a number of consequences, both positive and negative, leading to the central question of this book: was the adoption of French as their national language a blessing or a curse for these countries? Is Francophonie a symbol of unity, a means of networking for French speakers in a globalised world, offering a sense of belonging through linguistic and cross-cultural, shared values, or is it a form of cultural imperialism in disguise? The rationale for adopting French was prompted by the perception that linguistic diversity in French Africa was a source of instability, while French could act as a stabilising agent. The adoption of this language has, however, widened the gaps between ethnic and tribal groups, reinforcing inequalities between classes, particularly the elite and the rural population. It has also strengthened the view that African languages are not fit for the business world and are unable to compete with dominant languages, thus perpetuating the colonial myth. Language is inseparable from culture, and both language and culture constitute a nation’s heritage. As such, African heritage is being eroded by the day. This book offers detailed insights into the impact of French in Gabon, exploring what the French language has brought to the country, but also considering what it is taking away.

Author : Dainess Maganda
Publisher : Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781909112933

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THE LITERATURE OF LANGUAGE ANDTHE LANGUAGE OF LITERATUREIN AFRICA AND THE DIASPORAEdited byDainess by Dainess Maganda Pdf

We live in a world that sees and also contesting ideas of Eurocentrism in the interpretation of various issues, including African literatures and cultures. This book seeks to engage readers into a critical examination of the meaning, history, ambiguity, status and perceptions surrounding African languages and literature. It presents current shifts in form and practice surrounding regional, national, and "e;postcolonial"e; models towards "e;world literature"e; by focusing on African literature as a focal point for understanding perceptions of the world towards African languages and literature. The book shows the importance of wrestling with issues of global aftermaths of slavery, audience, readership, diasporic and transnational connections, as well as digital and social media without undermining the conflicts that literature presents in and on its own merit.

Author : Emmanuel N. Kwofie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Bilingualism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031514818

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The Acquisition and Use of French as a Second Language in Africa by Emmanuel N. Kwofie Pdf

Author : Dieu Hack-Polay,Juliana Siwale
Publisher : Springer
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319720470

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African Diaspora Direct Investment by Dieu Hack-Polay,Juliana Siwale Pdf

Examining the experiences of Africans setting up businesses back home, the main focus of this book is to establish the economic, social and psychological reasons for such ‘home direct investment’. Despite the personal sacrifices that are often needed in order to set up new ventures, the diaspora invests relentless effort and motivations in the pursuit of home ventures. The authors explore critical areas such as the social and psychological pressures that African Diasporas experience when investing in their home countries, as well as the management of diaspora businesses and the impact of such investment to local economies.

Author : Edward M. Corbett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Africa
ISBN : UOM:39015003970848

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The French Presence in Black Africa by Edward M. Corbett Pdf

Author : Douglas A. Yates
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538110126

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Historical Dictionary of Gabon by Douglas A. Yates Pdf

This new fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of Gabon brings up to date the political affairs of the country, since the accession to power of Ali Bongo, eldest son of Omar Bongo, the former president-for-life, who died in 2009 after the publication of the third edition. Themes of “continuity” and “change” are present throughout the entries, not only as the Bongo family continues its half century of dynastic rule (there are a dozen Bongos in this new edition), but as the rare primeval tropical rainforests continue to dominate the landscape yet are menaced by destructive logging and palm oil plantations, and as this former French colony after independence continues to collaborate with the French African sphere of influence yet seeks new partners from America and Asia (China, Singapore), and as the country’s numerous ethnic groups perpetuate a multicultural mosaic that is nevertheless threatened by globalization of communications and cultural convergence. This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Gabon contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Gabon.

Author : David Seal,Sharon K. Smith
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725268005

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World Mythology by David Seal,Sharon K. Smith Pdf

Mythology and religious-studies teachers will appreciate World Mythology for its thematic approach, historical background information, commentary, and discussion questions provided for each myth from a range of geographic regions. For the same reasons, any reader interested in mythology will enjoy the contents and format of the book.

Author : Ibrahima Diallo
Publisher : Cambria Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781604977240

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The Politics of National Languages in Postcolonial Senegal by Ibrahima Diallo Pdf

Senegal claimed political independence from France in 1960, and Leopold Sedhar Senghor became Senegal's first president. Even though Senegal was no longer a French colony, Senghor was determined to maintain the dominance of French culture and language in his country. However, pressure to give national languages more power and space, which had already started during French occupation, continued intensely after independence. Senghor's political adversaries as well as teacher and student unions, workers, and various activist groups roundly criticized Senghor's government for the language and education programs he chose for the Senegalese people. The issue of national languages thus became a major political issue in Senegal with a far-reaching and longstanding impact. This book is a comprehensive study on the current language policies and practices in Senegal. It illuminates the tension that has arisen from the enduring colonial legacies and their influences in postcolonial language policies in Senegal. It also highlights the need for vigorous policy change to recognize the Senegalese languages, especially in education, and how the preservation of these languages is critical to identity and culture issues. The book shows that it is important for the Senegalese people to retain their original local languages and how French and English are not simply the only languages needed for Senegal's success in the globalized economy. In addition to a detailed history with supporting facts and figures, this study also links socioeconomic, cultural, and political events in its analysis of the unstoppable rise of Wolof, which is posing a significant threat to the already-fragile local linguistic ecology. This book will be of interest to scholars in applied and social linguistics, African studies, and policy studies.

Author : Moustapha Fall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000030785

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The Impact of Mother Tongue Illiteracy on Second Language Acquisition by Moustapha Fall Pdf

This text illustrates the crucial role of the mother tongue literacy in second language acquisition by presenting findings from a comparative study conducted in primary schools in Senegal. In addition, the volume provides an in-depth look at the linguistic history of Senegal before, during, and after French colonialism. The Impact of Mother Tongue Illiteracy on Second Language Acquisition discusses the socio-linguistic landscape and ethnolinguistic composition of Senegal and its effect on the second language acquisition. An in-depth analysis of children’s phonological awareness, decoding, and reading comprehension in French reveals significant disparities in the literacy skills of Wolof children who have been exposed to Arabic and Qur’anic texts prior to schooling, and those who have not. In doing so, the text explores the impacts of post-colonial language policies in Africa, highlights the pedagogical consequences of mother tongue illiteracy, and questions the use of French as the only language of instruction in Senegalese schools. This detailed research text will of great interest and use to graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academics, professionals and policy makers in the field of Second Language Acquisition, Multicultural Education, Applied Linguistics, French language education and, Language Policy and Planning.

Author : Ibrahima Diallo
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781527524637

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Geopolitics of French in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa by Ibrahima Diallo Pdf

This book is comprehensive study of the geopolitical, geolinguistic, and geostrategic challenges facing France and the French language in post-independence Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa. It shows that, in Francophone sub-Saharan Africa, France’s reputation and image are significantly damaged. France has been accused of neo-colonial behaviour because of its repeated political and military interference in the domestic affairs of sovereign countries, its support of unpopular governments, and its stranglehold over the finances, economies and resources of Francophone sub-Saharan Africa. The book also highlights that the challenges faced by the French language in the region are complex because of the significant use of African languages and the growing attraction of English. Using Senegal as a case study to examine language use, attitudes, and languages education in this region, the book shows that the Senegalese people, like most Francophone sub-Saharan Africans, are strongly attached to their own languages, they are loyal to the French language, and they admire the English language. This text will be of interest to scholars in French and Francophone studies, applied linguists, African studies, and policy studies.

Author : Augustin Emmanuel Ebongue,Ellen Hurst
Publisher : Springer
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319496115

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Sociolinguistics in African Contexts by Augustin Emmanuel Ebongue,Ellen Hurst Pdf

This volume offers a new perspective on sociolinguistics in Africa. Eschewing the traditional approach which looks at the interaction between European and African languages in the wake of colonialism, this book turns its focus to the social dynamics of African languages and African societies. Divided into two sections, the book offers insight into the crucial topics such as: language vitality and endangerment, the birth of ‘new languages’, a sociolinguistics of the city, language contact and language politics. It spans the continent from Algeria to South Africa, Guinea-Bissau to Kenya and addresses the following broad themes: Language variation, contact and changeThe dynamics of urban, rural and youth languagesPolicy and practice This book provides an alternative to the Eurocentric view of sociolinguistic dynamics in Africa, and will make an ideal read or supplemental textbook for scholars and students in the field/disciplines of African languages and linguistics, and those interested in southern theory or ‘sociolinguistics in the margins’.

Author : Nkonko M. Kamwangamalu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781137316233

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Language Policy and Economics: The Language Question in Africa by Nkonko M. Kamwangamalu Pdf

This book addresses the perennial question of how to promote Africa’s indigenous languages as medium of instruction in educational systems. Breaking with the traditional approach to the continent’s language question by focusing on the often overlooked issue of the link between African languages and economic development, Language Policy and Economics argues that African languages are an integral part of a nation’s socio-political and economic development. Therefore, the book argues that any language policy designed to promote these languages in such higher domains as the educational system in particular must have economic advantages if the intent is to succeed, and proposes Prestige Planning as the way to address this issue. The proposition is a welcome break away from language policies which pay lip-service to the empowerment of African languages while, by default, strengthening the stranglehold of imported European languages.

Author : Moradewun Adejunmobi
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1853597724

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Vernacular Palaver by Moradewun Adejunmobi Pdf

Adejunmobi highlights the continuing appeal of local identities for participants in social networks where communication occurs in languages that are not mother tongues. He shows how in West Africa notions of localness & locality remain important despite the growing prominence of global languages.

Author : Thobeka Vuyelwa Mda,Matoane Steward Mothata
Publisher : Juta and Company Ltd
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : 070215170X

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Critical Issues in South African Education After 1994 by Thobeka Vuyelwa Mda,Matoane Steward Mothata Pdf

This title seeks to provide a reflection on the transformation of South Africa's education system. It traces the rationale behind various acts and policies, takes a critical look at the realities of implementation and offers projections regarding possible future directions.

Author : S. B. Bekker,Anne Leildé
Publisher : African Minds
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9781920051402

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Reflections on Identity in Four African Cities by S. B. Bekker,Anne Leildé Pdf

Identity has become the watchword of our times. In sub-Saharan Africa, this certainly appears to be true and for particular reasons. Africa is urbanising rapidly, cross-border migration streams are swelling and globalising influences sweep across the continent. Africa is also facing up to the challenge of nurturing emergent democracies in which citizens often feel torn between older traditional and newer national loyalties. Accordingly, collective identities are deeply coloured by recent urban as well as international experience and are squarely located within identity politics where reconciliation is required between state nation-building strategies and sub-national affiliations. They are also fundamentally shaped by the growing inequality and the poverty found on this continent. These themes are explored by an international set of scholars in two South African and two Francophone cities. The relative importance to urban residents of race, class and ethnicity but also of work, space and language are compared in these cities. This volume also includes a chapter investigating the emergence of a continental African identity. A recent report of the Office of the South African President claims that a strong national identity is emerging among its citizens, and that race and ethnicity are waning whilst a class identity is in the ascendance. The evidence and analyses within this volume serve to gauge the extent to which such claims ring true, in what everyone knows is a much more complex and shifting terrain of shared meanings than can ever be captured by such generalisations.