The Inventions of African Identities and Languages: The Discursive and Developmental Implications
This report examines the complex and constructed nature of African identities and languages, their historical development, and the implications for discourse and development in Africa.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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cascadilla proceedings project |
| Authors: | Paul Tiyambe Zeleza |
| Geographic focus: | Global, Africa |
Methods
The research method involved a critical analysis of historical and contemporary discourses on African identities and languages, examining the role of colonialism, nationalism, and globalization in shaping these constructs.
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Key Insights
The report explores the invention of African identities and languages, arguing that Africa's boundaries and meanings have shifted over time. It discusses the racial, representational, geographical, and historical conceptions of African identities, the challenges of defining African languages, and the impact of colonialism and globalization on language policies. The future of African languages is tied to media, urbanization, and the democratization of politics.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: Africa geographic scope | English publication language | Global geographic scope | african identities | african language construction | african languages | colonialism | development | discourse | globalization | indigenous languages | invention | language policy | media | multilingualism | postcolonial eras | public good | urbanization