Transformative Power of Language From Postcolonial to Knowledge Societies in Africa
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Transformative Power of Language From Postcolonial to Knowledge Societies in Africa
'A welcome and important contribution to the study of the role of language in its broader social context. The focus on language as an agent of development and societal change, and particularly the use of local languages in the decolonization of higher education and knowledge creation in Africa, is especially welcome.' Bruce Connell, Professor of Linguistics, York University
'This volume responds to Ngugi wa Thiong'o's call to 'decolonise the mind' in countries of the Global South, particularly in Africa. The authors draw attention to: the necessity of, how to bring, and how to resource multilingual pedagogies in higher education. It is knowledge that resides within African languages that will unsettle coloniality and empower 'southern' scholars to bring about educational transformation in the Global South.' Kathleen Heugh, Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics, University of South Australia
'… the book is suitable for different audiences including policy makers, executive managers, student teachers, and educators, especially those working in Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and those working in South Africa. The language of the book is also accessible and is clear for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The book provides an excellent starting point for researchers, students and educators who are interested in themes related to the power of languages in education, inclusion, the importance of education using the first language and those who are interested in the South African context or similar contexts.' Shaden Samir Attia, The LINGUIST List
'A welcome and important contribution to the study of the role of language in its broader social context. The focus on language as an agent of development and societal change, and particularly the use of local languages in the decolonization of higher education and knowledge creation in Africa, is especially welcome.' Bruce Connell, Professor of Linguistics, York University
'This volume responds to Ngugi wa Thiong'o's call to 'decolonise the mind' in countries of the Global South, particularly in Africa. The authors draw attention to: the necessity of, how to bring, and how to resource multilingual pedagogies in higher education. It is knowledge that resides within African languages that will unsettle coloniality and empower 'southern' scholars to bring about educational transformation in the Global South.' Kathleen Heugh, Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics, University of South Australia
'… the book is suitable for different audiences including policy makers, executive managers, student teachers, and educators, especially those working in Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and those working in South Africa. The language of the book is also accessible and is clear for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The book provides an excellent starting point for researchers, students and educators who are interested in themes related to the power of languages in education, inclusion, the importance of education using the first language and those who are interested in the South African context or similar contexts.' Shaden Samir Attia, The LINGUIST List