The Languages of Africa and the Diaspora: Educating for Language Awareness

Book Overview

This book explores subordinated vernacular languages in the context of African, Caribbean and US educational landscapes, highlighting the social cost of linguistic exceptionalism in these areas. It examines contravening movements towards forms of linguistic diversity and offers a comprehensive approach to language awareness in educative settings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847691331
• ISBN13: 9781847691330
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.1"