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The Transformative Power of Language

- From Postcolonial to Knowledge Societies in Africa
Engelsk Hardback

The Transformative Power of Language

- From Postcolonial to Knowledge Societies in Africa
Engelsk Hardback
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Language has played a pivotal role in societal transformation in postcolonial Africa towards the creation of globally competitive knowledge societies; however so far, this role has been under-researched and under-estimated. This volume addresses this gap in the literature, by bringing together a team of globally-recognised scholars to explore the effect of language on African postcolonial societies, and how it has contributed to achieving ''mental decolonisation''. A range of languages are explored, both imported (ex-colonial) and indigenous African, and case studies from different spheres of public discourse are investigated, from universities to legal settings. Demonstrating that multilingualism is a resource for, rather than barrier to, successful transformation, this book brings the intellectualisation and institutionalisation of African languages to the forefront of development discourse, and provides an insightful snap-shot of how current academic research, public discourse, political activism and social community engagement have contributed to societal transformation in South Africa.
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Language has played a pivotal role in societal transformation in postcolonial Africa towards the creation of globally competitive knowledge societies; however so far, this role has been under-researched and under-estimated. This volume addresses this gap in the literature, by bringing together a team of globally-recognised scholars to explore the effect of language on African postcolonial societies, and how it has contributed to achieving ''mental decolonisation''. A range of languages are explored, both imported (ex-colonial) and indigenous African, and case studies from different spheres of public discourse are investigated, from universities to legal settings. Demonstrating that multilingualism is a resource for, rather than barrier to, successful transformation, this book brings the intellectualisation and institutionalisation of African languages to the forefront of development discourse, and provides an insightful snap-shot of how current academic research, public discourse, political activism and social community engagement have contributed to societal transformation in South Africa.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 320
ISBN-13: 9781108498821
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 1108498825
Kategori: Sociolingvistik
Udg. Dato: 10 sep 2020
Længde: 30mm
Bredde: 160mm
Højde: 235mm
Forlag: Cambridge University Press
Oplagsdato: 10 sep 2020
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Kategori Sociolingvistik

ISBN-13 9781108498821

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Hardback

Sider 320

Udgave

Længde 30mm

Bredde 160mm

Højde 235mm

Udg. Dato 10 sep 2020

Oplagsdato 10 sep 2020

Forlag Cambridge University Press