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Peer reviewedMatiki, Alfred J. – World Englishes, 2001
Demonstrates how the language policy in Malawi has entrenched the hegemony of English over Chichewa and other indigenous languages, especially as it pertains to the official domains of national life. Shows that exclusive use of English in the Malawi legislature, the judiciary, and the mass media, among other domains, alienates the majority of…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Indigenous Populations, Language Planning
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1985
An analysis of the status of English language use and instruction in Malawi begins with an overview of the role of English and percentage of individuals literate in English. Subsequent sections outline: (1) the role of English within the educational system at all levels, including primary, teacher, and adult education; (2) the present number and…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Educational Administration, Educational Planning, Educational Policy
