ISBN:
9781498572286
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (255 pages)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
306.44096
Keywords:
African languages..
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Language and culture-Africa..
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Africa-Civilization-21st century..
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Africa-Social conditions-21st century
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
Cover -- Language in Contemporary African Cultures and Societies -- Language in Contemporary African Cultures and Societies -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 -- The Role of Language in the Kenya Violent Extremism Narrative and Counter-Narrative -- Drivers of Violent Extremism -- Government of Kenya CVE strategies -- The Al Shabab Narrative -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2 -- Multiple Language Acquisition in Africa and Its Theoretical Implications -- Explaining the Acquisition of SLA and TLA -- MLA in Africa -- Data Collection Methodology -- Analysis of the Pilot Questionnaire -- Theoretical and Practical Implications -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Promoting and Maintaining Kenyan Indigenous Languages -- Kenyan Language Policy -- Benefits of Using Indigenous Languages in the Education System -- Hindrances to the Promotion and Maintenance of Kenyan Indigenous Languages -- Ways to Promote Kenyan Indigenous Languages -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 -- The Role of HBCUs in the Transfer and Maintenance of African Languages and Cultures -- Brief History of HBCUs -- Role of HBCUs -- Educational Programs and Outreach -- Infusion of Africa into the Academic Curriculums -- Conclusion: The Future Beckons -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 5 -- The Influence of Writing on Oral Traditions -- The Ghana-Togo-Mountain Languages -- The Batrugbu/Batugbu Community and Linguistic Neighbors -- The Oral Traditions of the Nyangbo -- The Aftermath -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 6 -- Language Empowerment for Sociocultural and Economic Development in Africa -- The Importance and Situation of African Languages on the Continent -- Empowering African Languages for Development -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 7.
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