Dead end for African languages?
A new certificate in African languages and culture adapted from successful overseas models is one solution.
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I don't speak and learn what I like
There has been little real progress towards Africanising our education system.
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Finding the real culprit
Can we really blame English for the failure in our children's learning?
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Speaking of intellectualism
African languages must become mediums of instruction and not remain subjects only.
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A necessary conversation
African language proficiency is a worthy goal that can be achieved through an integrated approach at both school and university levels.
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Shortage of resources, not language teachers
Thobeka Mda says Every time there is a proposal to elevate, promote or prescribe African languages, many immediately shoot it down.
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Dispel language snobbery
The future of African languages is very shaky if young people are not interested in them, writes Thandeka Mapi.
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The future will be spoken in all tongues
We support the view, expressed by Blade Nzimande, that as many South African university students as possible should learn a local African language.
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Masincokole: Talk to me!
Learning an African language is essential to breaking down barriers, writes Russell H Kaschula.
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African languages are cool, ok?
There is a crisis in African languages, particularly at school level, that everyone concerned will have to address.
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