African languages and language practice research in the 21st century: interdisciplinary themes and perspectives

Abstract

The book is grounded in key interdisciplinary issues relating to multilingual perspectives, academic literacy, language as a resource and a right in education, language policy, planning and implementation, language in professional contexts as well as language practice. These scholarly contributions collectively affirm fundamental issues of an applied nature that have a direct bearing, not only on the intellectualisation of African languages and multilingualism, but also on linguistic human rights and the protection of previously marginalised languages. The book comprises three seemingly disparate yet interconnected themes: (i) language and pedagogy; (ii) language policy, planning and practice activities; as well as (iii) language in the professional context. These themes are united in that they all concern access to resources and issues of social justice ... .