Literary critics from different regions in Africa reclaim the territory of African language literature for the literary critic, and redefine the critical debate by looking at aesthetics, literary traditions, and the socio-political relevance of literature in present day Africa. Looking at the interfaces of African oral and written, African and European language literature, they presents us with a fresh view of African language literature, no longer as a static, backwards looking folkloric genre, but as a living force that interacts and contributes remarkably in the shaping of current cultural and political discourse. BAS#56, notes, 196pp, GERMANY. BAYREUTH A S, 3927510661

Examines the link between the languages of instruction in former colonies and the form of knowledge that is produced in the schools. Issues such as who decides what language should be the medium of instruction in schools, the criteria for this decision, and the implications of this decision for knowledge production and repro-duction are considered. Notes, bib, index, xi, 223pp, USA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS, 0865437653

Leading scholars of African languages address the many new ways that ICT have relevance to African languages for the growth, development and future survival of these languages. Fifteen contributions are organized in four main parts: ICT & Globalization, Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics, and Syntax & Phonology. 496pp, NIGERIA. IBADAN CULTURAL STUDIES GROUP.

Twenty essays on the socio-political and economic impacts of decolonization of vernacular language publishing in Africa. Includes case studies on Nigeria, Uganda, Malawi, Cameroon, Kenya and the Congo. 412pp, NIGERIA. CBAAC.

Based on a series of lectures held in South Africa in 1998, this readable volume focuses on the problems of social exclusion arising through language policy in sub-Saharan Africa. The author is one of Africa's most eloquent and knowledgeble speakers in this field, and this book is both a salient introduction to African socioliongulistics and a valuable source of information for researchers and student. Includes detailed appendices and references. Index, refs, apps, tables, 151pp, GERMANY. 3825847756

Collection of articles addressing issues about language in fields of education and politics. Also examines the manner in which national identities are partially articulated through the emergence of varieties of English, and explores the moral and intellectual responsibilities of linguists in the post-colonial context. Notes, bib, 244pp. CENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES OF AFRICAN SOCIETY.

Leading specialists examine countries in every part of the continent - Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Senegal, Mali, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanbia, South Africa, and the nations of the Horn, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somalia. Each chapter describes and examines the country's linguistic and political history and the relation of its languages to national, ethnic, and cultural identities, and assesses the relative status of majority and minority languages and the role of language in ethnic conflict. Index, bib, maps, 367pp, UK. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.

A collection of 12 essays which examine the issues concerning language in West Africa such as the attitudes towards foreign language use and the conflicts which arise as a result of a multiplicity of languages. The status of creoles and pidgins is also explored. Index, refs, 212pp, NIGERIA. ENICROWNFIT.

Contents include chapters on scenarios, socio historic backgrounds to language attitude, research, small and large languages, educational perspectives, implications. 160pp., CLEVEDON. MULTILINGUAL MATTERS

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A study of the language situation in Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa, explaining linguistic diversity and the historical and political contexts. Also discusses the current language situation, including language in education and the role of the media and religion. BNS, 280pp, UK. MULTILINGUAL MATTERS LTD, 1853597252

A study of the language situation in Algeria, Cote D'Ivoire, Nigeria and Tunisia, explaining linguistic diversity and the historical and political contexts. Also discusses the current language situation, including language in education and the role of the media and religion. 307pp, UK. MULTILINGUAL MATTERS.

A study of the language situation in Malawi, Mozambique, and the Philippines explaining the linguistic diversity, the historical and political contexts and the current language situation, with regard to religion, media and non indigenous languages. BNS, 196pp, UK. MULTILINGUAL MATTERS LTD, 185359444X

Thirteen essays reflecting on modern currents in the use of languages in African contexts. Topics addressed include the effects of language policies since independence, language attitudes, literacy dilemmas and the relationship between economic development and language use. Country featured include Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and the Great Lakes region. Refs, tables, 156pp, UK. MULTILINGUAL MATTERS LTD, 1853597279

A collection of seven case studies which illustrate the consequences of language policies in Africa. The countries and languages analysed are Burkina Faso, English in Tanzania, Cote D'Ivoire, Sango in Central Africa and Kiswahili in East Africa. Bib, 139pp, SOUTH AFRICA . CENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES OF AFRICAN SOCIETY.

A study of the varied functions of non native languages in multilingual societies looking in particular at the role of discourse about language in West African identity politics from the cultural nationalists of the early twentieth century to the contemporary period. Index, bib, notes, x, 224pp, UK. MULTILINGUAL MATTERS.