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Title:African linguistic nationalism and the discourse of globalization
Author:Simala, Inyani K.ISNI
Book title:Globalization, democracy and development in Africa: challenges and prospects
Year:2001
Pages:309-325
Language:English
Geographic term:Africa
Subjects:ideologies
language policy
African languages
Abstract:African linguistic nationalism has emerged as an ideational disposition of African intellectuals which enables them to perceive themselves as having an identity. It evolved as a consequence of colonialism. It calls for change and reform in language policies in Africa, especially now that the world is facing and being controlled by the ideology of globalization. African countries have recognized that their languages are in a state of profound crisis, and that their renewal is of the utmost importance. While embracing globalism, Africans must remain African. Bibliogr. [ASC Leiden abstract]
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