Membering the Rhodesian Linguistic Agenda in Zimbabwe

Membering the Rhodesian Linguistic Agenda in Zimbabwe reports on a study carried out in Zimbabwe to ascertain the degree and effect of honouring the colonial linguistic agenda.

List of contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter One - Introduction
Chapter Two - Situating Linguistic Imperialism in the Colonial Machine
Chapter Three - Political Effects of Linguistic Imperialism in Southern Rhodesia and Zimbabwe
Introduction
Chapter Four - Economic Effects of Linguistic Imperialism on Southern Rhodesia and Zimbabwe
Introduction
Chapter Five - Sociocultural Impact of the Rhodesian and Zimbabwean language policies
Introduction
Chapter Six - Educational Effects of Rhodesian and Zimbabwean Language Policies
Introduction
Chapter Seven - Conclusion and Way Forward
Reference List
Index

About the author

Isaac Mhute is an associate professor in the Department of Language, Literature and Culture Studies at Midlands State University who has vast experience in lecturing, supervising and examining both undergraduates and postgraduates. He graduated with a Doctor of Literature and Philosophy in African Languages, focusing on the morphological, syntactic and semantic representation of grammatical relations from the University of South Africa. His research interests are in both theoretical and applied linguistics (language policy and development, syntax and semantics, onomastics as well as strategic communication issues in education, amongst others). He is a chief examiner for language and literature with an international examining board, professional editor and translator/back translator (English and Shona).

Summary

Membering the Rhodesian Linguistic Agenda in Zimbabwe reports on a study carried out in Zimbabwe to ascertain the degree and effect of honouring the colonial linguistic agenda.

Product details

• Authors: Isaac Mhute, Isaac (Midlands State University Mhute
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032283401
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3228340-1
• No. of pages: 100
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Foreign-language dictionaries; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Sociolinguistics, Africa, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / General, Sociolinguistics, Literature & literary studies, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Language teaching and learning, Bilingualism & multilingualism, Language teaching & learning (other than ELT), Bilingualism and multilingualism, Biography, Literature and Literary studies, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / African Languages