Functional Seclusion and the Future of Indigenous Languages in Africa: The Case of Cameroon
The report examines the decline of indigenous languages in Africa due to globalization and the dominance of colonial languages, focusing on Cameroon as a case study.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Eric A. Anchimbe |
| Geographic focus: | Cameroon, Africa |
Methods
The research method involved a review of historical language policies, analysis of current government approaches to language education, and examination of language usage across various domains in Cameroon.
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Key Insights
The report discusses the marginalization of African indigenous languages in favor of colonial languages post-independence, the inadequate government policies for language promotion, and proposes functional revitalization strategies for these languages, with Cameroon as a focal point.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: Africa geographic scope | Cameroon geographic scope | English publication language | african languages | bilingualism | cameroon | colonial languages | colonialism | functional revitalization | globalisation | globalization | government policy | indigenous languages | language decline | language education | language planning | linguistic cultural baggage | policy | sociolinguistics