Nigeria: Neglect of a Language Village

[Harold Schiffman]

Forwarded From: edling at lists.sis.utsa.edu


Neglect of a Language Village



The Nigeria Arabic Language Village (NALV), Ngala was established in
1992 as an Inter-University Centre for Arabic Studies, under the
tutelage of the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) and National
Universities Commission (NUC) for the study of Arabic. It was
basically established to phase out the one-year study abroad for
undergraduate students of Arabic in the country's universities. Its
clientele however includes students of Arabic in universities,
colleges of education and secondary schools; as well as public and
private sector workers . It was also empowered to offer  consultancy
services in various areas of its specialisation.



Created alongside the Nigeria French Language Village (NFLV), Badagry
and National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINLAN), Aba, NALV runs
immersion programmes for university undergraduates; acculturation for
students of colleges of education; intensive Arabic course for
interested Nigerians; language transition services; biennial workshops
for Arabic teachers in primary and secondary schools; seminars,
conferences and workshops; Arabic mass literacy programme; special
programmes on request; Diploma Programme in Arabic and consultancy
services. The Village has however been plagued by low patronage,
coupled with inadequate funding.



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http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=118847





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