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1 online resource (250 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
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text file |
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IMPACT: studies in language and society ; v. 32
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Impact, studies in language and society ; v. 32.
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Language policy and identity construction in multilingual Cameroon -- pt. 1. Indigenous languages: policy and practice -- pt. 2. Official languages: Bilingualism policy and linguistic identities across languages -- pt. 3. Cameroon Pidgin English: expanding functions and increasing users -- pt. 4. Linguistic communication: politeness and social identities -- Conclusion -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
"The (dis)empowerment of languages through language policy in multilingual postcolonial communities often shapes speakers' identification with these languages, their attitude towards other languages in the community, and their choices in interpersonal and intergroup communication. Focusing on the dynamics of Cameroon's multilingualism, this book contributes to current debates on the impact of politic language policy on daily language use in sociocultural and interpersonal interactions, multiple identity construction, indigenous language teaching and empowerment, the use of Cameroon Pidgin English in certain formal institutional domains initially dominated by the official languages, and linguistic patterns of social interaction for politeness, respect, and in-group bonding. Due to the multiple perspectives adopted, the book will be of interest to sociolinguists, applied linguists, pragmaticians, Afrikanists, and scholars of postcolonial linguistics"--Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Language policy -- Cameroon.
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Language policy. |
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Cameroon. |
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Intercultural communication -- Cameroon.
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Intercultural communication. |
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Multilingualism -- Cameroon.
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Multilingualism. |
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Language and languages -- Variation.
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Language and languages -- Variation. |
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Sociolinguistics -- Cameroon.
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Sociolinguistics. |
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Cameroon -- Languages.
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Language and languages. |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Anchimbe, Eric A. Language Policy and Identity Construction 9789027218735 (DLC) 2012041348 (OCoLC)815757763 |
| ISBN |
9789027272416 (electronic book) |
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9027272417 (electronic book) |
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9781283943352 (MyiLibrary) |
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1283943352 (MyiLibrary) |
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9789027218735 (hardback) |
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9027218730 (hardback) |
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