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Akinpelu, Michael; Yegblemenawo, Stella Afi Makafui – Educational Considerations, 2023
Nigeria and Ghana are two Anglophone countries in West Africa that have adopted the teaching of the French language in their education systems because of their proximity to francophone countries and the necessity for regional integration. Whereas the language has gained some official status in the national curriculum (National Policy on Education)…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, French, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Sadat, Mohammed; Kuwornu, Mohammed – Journal of Education and Practice, 2017
Issues of national language are very complex in Africa because of the multi-lingual situation on the continent. The situation is even more severe when a country attempts to choose one of the indigenous languages as its national language. Most African nations have peacefully chosen foreign languages as their official languages but there is always a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Official Languages, Public Policy, Language Attitudes
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Laitin, David; Mensah, Edward – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1991
Analysis of survey responses regarding Ghanaians' preferred language policy indicated that a "3+1" language policy, involving individuals' learning of a national, international, and local language, constitutes an equilibrium outcome, although some minority-language groups would need to learn a fourth language if their vernacular is…
Descriptors: African Languages, Akan, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries