African Voices
An Introduction to the Languages and Lingistics of Africa
Published on 15. June 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-19-571681-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book focuses on the languages and linguistics of Africa. Covering the major themes that are dealt with in university courses, and making extensive use of linguistic symbols and diagrams, this is an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate linguistics students in South Africa and Africa as a whole, as well as for students of African studies worldwide. Its topics include general descriptions of African languages, the nature of languages in contact and in competition, language in education, and the need for governmental intervention in linguistic issues.
Reviews / Votes
Editors Vic Webb and Kembo-Sure offer what looks like a new approach from inside Africa, involving a collaboration of southern and east African authors. This.. is a welcome and timely reminder that linguists cannot stand idly by when their profession can provide insights into political and social issues and can contribute to policy solutions. * Robin Thelwall and Helma Pasch, THES. *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Goodwood
South Africa
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
425 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-571681-8 (9780195716818)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Language as a problem in Africa, Vic Webb and Kembo-Sure; the languages of Africa, Vic Webb and Kembo-Sure; linguistics - an overview, Vic Webb and Kembo-Sure; languages in contact in Africa, Nkonko Kamwamgamulu; languages in competition, Vic Webb and Kembo-Sure; the sounds of Africa, Herman Batibo; system in the sounds of Africa, Herman Batibo; building techniques in African languages, D. Okoth Okombo; the lexicons of Africa, Danie Prinsloo, Albina R. Chuwa and Elsabe Taljard; discourse - language in context, Hilton Hubbard; cross-cultural communication in Africa, Oswald Ndoleriire; language learning in Africa, Jane Kembo.