English in Africa after the cold war
- No. 126
- Clevedon Multilingual Matters Ltd. 2004
- vii, 144p.
- Multilingual Matters .
Describes the history of the English language following the cold war in Africa. The English language according to this book, is viewed as a threat by some to the survival of local African languages and cultural legacy. Discusses the influence of this language in policy making and the unwillingness to use resources to develop African languages. Evaluates its use as a medium of instruction in African educational institutions.