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Reilly, Colin; Costley, Tracey; Gibson, Hannah; Kula, Nancy; Bagwasi, Mompoloki M.; Dikosha, Dikosha; Mmolao, Phetso; Mwansa, Joseph M.; Mwandia, Martha; Mapunda, Gastor; James, Edna – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2023
This paper discusses collaborative ethnographic work investigating multilingualism within education in Botswana, Tanzania, and Zambia. The paper takes a reflective perspective on how research is conducted and the role that multilingualism and collaboration can play in the research process itself. As a team of thirteen individuals, working across…
Descriptors: Ethnography, Multilingualism, Cross Cultural Studies, Vignettes
Alimi, Modupe – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2011
Concerted efforts to characterise Botswana English (BE), though still referred to as "a variety in development", have validated its existence. However, the teaching and assessment of English in the high schools do not seem to have responded to the development of this variety. This paper discusses the viability of using Standard British…
Descriptors: High Schools, Language Planning, Foreign Countries, English (Second Language)
Mooko, Theophilus – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2006
When Botswana gained independence from the British in 1966, a political decision was taken to designate English as an official language and Setswana, one of the indigenous languages, as a national language. This move disregarded the multilingual nature of Botswana society. Furthermore, although not explicitly stated, the use of other languages…
Descriptors: Language Maintenance, Official Languages, Multilingualism, Foreign Countries
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Arua, Arua E.; Magocha, Keoneng – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2002
Examines language use and language preference of children aged 6 to 15 and their parents at the University of Botswana. Results indicate that the majority of the children speak Setswana and English, despite the fact that they come from different language groups. Language preferences of children differ from that of parents. Shows the growth of…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Indigenous Populations, Language Attitudes