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Peer reviewedBarrett, Judith – Language, Culture and Curriculum, 1994
Reasons why Kiswahili has not been officially established as the language of instruction in Tanzania are explored. Language background, sociocultural and pedagogical arguments, and comparisons with the use of French Immersion programs in Canada are discussed. Political interests are identified as the primary reason for retaining English. (34…
Descriptors: English, Foreign Countries, Language Dominance, Language of Instruction
PDF pending restorationMolnos, Angela, Comp. – 1969
The present Information Circular covering the language situation in East Africa has been prepared as a bibliographic reference tool for specialists, universities, and libraries. The introductory section describes the work of EARIC (East African Research Information Centre), which is sponsored by the East African Academy and financed by the Ford…
Descriptors: African Culture, African Languages, Bibliographies, Creoles
Peer reviewedRubagumya, Casmir M. – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1986
Considers the controversy over English or Kiswahili (the national language) as the language of instruction in Tanzania, discussing language use, language policy in the educational system, and prevailing language attitudes. Steps toward making Kiswahili as the language of instruction are suggested. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: African Languages, Educational Development, Educational Policy, English
