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Peer reviewedFakuade, Gbenga – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1992
Guosa, a language constructed by Alex Igbineweka from words and word forms in major and minor Nigerian languages, has been proposed as a national language for Nigeria. This article suggests that Guosa is an unacceptable planned language and has no guiding principles or scientific methods. (eight references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: African Languages, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Language Planning
