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Brock-Utne, Birgit, Ed.; Skattum, Ingse, Ed. – Symposium Books, 2009
The theme of this book cuts across disciplines. Contributors to this volume are specialized in education and especially classroom research as well as in linguistics, most being transdisciplinary themselves. Around 65 sub-Saharan languages figure in this volume as research objects: as means of instruction, in connection with teacher training,…
Descriptors: African Languages, Language Planning, Multicultural Education, Beginning Reading
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Whitton, David J. – Babel, 1973
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Integrated Curriculum, Language Instruction, Language Planning
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Kashina, K. – Language, Culture and Curriculum, 1994
The privileged position of English in Zambia is discussed, followed by an argument that using English as the language of instruction is counterproductive. Practical and sociocultural implications of teaching "standard" English are considered. (28 references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: English, Foreign Countries, Language Dominance, Language of Instruction
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1979
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Zambia examines the role of English in society and in the educational system. The situation of English as the medium of instruction established by law is noted as well as its status as lingua franca along with the seven official Zambian vernaculars. English in the educational system is…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries