Richmond 1983

Richmond 1983

Reference
	Richmond, Edmun B. 1983.New directions in language teaching in Sub-Saharan Africa. Washington, DC: University Press of America. 65 pages. Location: Dallas SIL Library 407. R532. Interest level: specialist.

Summary

Is a seven-country study of current policies and programs for teaching official languages and adult functional literacy. Argues the need for a world language as an official language in African countries for modernization. Discusses the need for competent teachers and their training. Suggests United States or British training for teachers of English, the "preeminent" world language. Also refers to the benefits of initial literacy in the mother tongue.

Evaluation
	Is helpful if you plan to work in one of the seven countries, to get familiarized with the existing educational system.

Context for this page:

Bibliography module: Richmond 1983
In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): R
In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
In document collection: Reference materials
In bookshelf: Literacy

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