29.4342, Books: Geopolitics of French in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa: Diallo

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Subject: 29.4342, Books: Geopolitics of French in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa: Diallo

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Subject: Geopolitics of French in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa: Diallo

 


Title: Geopolitics of French in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa 
Subtitle: Attitudes, Language Use, and Identities 
Publication Year: 2018 
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
	   http://www.cambridgescholars.com/
	

Book URL: https://www.cambridgescholars.com/geopolitics-of-french-in-francophone-sub-saharan-africa 


Author: Ibrahima Diallo

Hardback: ISBN:  9781527514164 Pages: 132 Price: U.K. £ 58.99


Abstract:

This book is comprehensive study of the geopolitical, geolinguistic, and
geostrategic challenges facing France and the French language in
post-independence Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa. It shows that, in
Francophone sub-Saharan Africa, France’s reputation and image are
significantly damaged. France has been accused of neo-colonial behaviour
because of its repeated political and military interference in the domestic
affairs of sovereign countries, its support of unpopular governments, and its
stranglehold over the finances, economies and resources of Francophone
sub-Saharan Africa. The book also highlights that the challenges faced by the
French language in the region are complex because of the significant use of
African languages and the growing attraction of English. Using Senegal as a
case study to examine language use, attitudes, and languages education in this
region, the book shows that the Senegalese people, like most Francophone
sub-Saharan Africans, are strongly attached to their own languages, they are
loyal to the French language, and they admire the English language.

This text will be of interest to scholars in French and Francophone studies,
applied linguists, African studies, and policy studies.
 



Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
                     Sociolinguistics

Subject Language(s): French (fra)


Written In: English  (eng)

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