THE IMPACT OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ZIMBABWE
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This book explored the impact of the English language on the native languages and lives of the native Zimbabwean people. Data were collected through literature searches, observations of language use by Zimbabweans and interviews. Analysis of data followed the historical and phenomenological paradigms. Results showed that English indeed impacted the native languages of Zimbabwe in school instruction, social and economic aspects, prestige, power, the job market, communication, the media, political administration, and culture. While the status native languages in Zimbabwe was deteriorating that of English was growing threatening the native languages and cultures. General recommendations from the study are; 1. Raising greater awareness among Zimbabwean people to the need and importance of their native languages. 2. Making language policies that are inclusive of all languages of the country. 3. Having native languages play a complementary role in the education of children. 4. Encouraging...Похожие книги
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