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Peer reviewedGaines, Joseph H. – Journal of Black Psychology, 1996
Discusses how the talking drum has been a viable cultural voice for many West and Central African cultures in the acquisition of literacy. Emphasizes musical character of tonal languages and the use of the talking drum for literacy purposes. Proposes research questions regarding function and use of music and language; describes role of the talking…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Language Acquisition, Language Maintenance, Language Research
Whiteley, W. H., Ed. – 1971
This book contains 22 studies relating to the social implications of multilingualism in Eastern Africa. The first section, "General and Theoretical Studies," contains papers on national languages and languages of wider communication in developing nations; the communication roles of languages in multilingual societies; the social and…
Descriptors: African Languages, Biculturalism, Bilingualism, Communication Problems
