ISBN:
9789027297631
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (385 p.)
Parallel Title:
Print version Language in South Africa : The role of language in national transformation, reconstruction and development
DDC:
306.44/968
Keywords:
Language planning ; South Africa
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Language policy ; South Africa
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Sociolinguistics ; South Africa
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South Africa ; Languages
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Language in South Africa (LiSA) debates the role of language and language planning in the reconstruction, development and transformation of post-apartheid democratic South Africa. The 1996 constitution of South Africa is founded on the political philosophy of pluralism and is directed at promoting democratic values, equity and non-discrimination, human rights, national unity and the development of all the country's communities. The question asked in LiSA is how language planning can contribute towards the attainment of these national ideals. Set against the language political realities of the
Description / Table of Contents:
Language in South Africa; Editorial page; Title page; LCC data; Dedication; Contents; List of figures, tables, abbreviations, notes on terms, examples of languages, acknowledgements and maps; Abbreviations; A note about the author; Brief notes on the use of selected terms; Examples from South Africa's languages; Acknowledgements; Preface; Chapter 1: Invisible voices; Chapter 2: Exploring the maze; Chapter 3: The nature of things; Chapter 4: For the people, by the people; Chapter 5: The power of one; Chapter 6: Growing potential; Chapter 7: Spreading the wealth; Chapter 8: Giving voice
Description / Table of Contents:
Chapter 9: Steering the courseBibliography; Index; IMPACT: Studies in Language and Society;
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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