Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ547491
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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The Language of Education in Africa: The Key Issues.
Hameso, Seyoum Y.
Language, Culture and Curriculum, v10 n1 p1-13 1997
Explores the historical, political and socioeconomic contexts within which African children acquire their education in a major international language. Maintains that while such languages assist in the transfer of science and technology, compared to native languages, they are limited in their capacity to serve indigenous educational objectives. (nine references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Amharic, Change Strategies, Cultural Context, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries, Imperialism, Indigenous Populations, Language Attitudes, Language of Instruction, Official Languages, Political Issues, Public Policy, Science Education, Second Language Learning, Sociolinguistics, Uncommonly Taught Languages
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Africa
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