| Official Bilingualism and Linguistic Communication in Cameroon- Bilinguisme Officiel Et Communication Linguistique Au Cameroun: Bilinguisme Officiel E Contributor(s): Alvarez-Detrell, Tamara (Editor), Paulson, Michael G. (Editor), Echu, George (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0820440922 ISBN-13: 9780820440927 Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi OUR PRICE: $56.24 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2000 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Romance Languages (other) - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies - Language Arts & Disciplines | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 440.422 |
| LCCN: 98-26507 |
| Series: Francophone Cultures and Literatures |
| Physical Information: 218 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book contains fourteen articles on current problems in maintaining two official languages, French and English, in a country where people speak 248 different indigenous languages. After an introduction describing the evolution of official bilingualism in Cameroon, six articles focus upon the challenges of teaching the official languages, especially in English-speaking areas. In Part II six articles describe linguistic interference between the two languages, especially the influence of French upon English in Cameroon. The concluding article suggests ways to promote French and English bilingualism in the country. The book contains contributions in English and French. |