Literacy and the Language Question: Brief Experiences from Uganda.

Kwesiga, J. B.

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ERIC Number: EJ488052

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Literacy and the Language Question: Brief Experiences from Uganda.

Kwesiga, J. B.

Language and Education, v8 n1-2 p57-63 1994

Debates about language and literacy in Uganda were renewed with publication in 1992 of a government white paper. Most likely this paper will conclude that the English language will continue to command the highest profile at the national level, with the local languages struggling, with diverse levels of success, to follow suit. (Contains 13 references.) (Author)

Descriptors: Educational Legislation, English, Foreign Countries, Literacy, Literacy Education, Multilingualism, Official Languages, Political Influences, Political Issues, Public Policy

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Uganda

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