Description
Book SynopsisMembering the Rhodesian Linguistic Agenda in Zimbabwe reports on a study carried out in Zimbabwe to ascertain the degree and effect of honouring the colonial linguistic agenda.
The book employs an interpretivist philosophy and qualitative research approach that relies on participatory observations, interviewing purposively sampled informants and focus group discussions involving snowball sampled graduates. It was inspired by the Critical Language Policy Theory that considers language choice a critical determinant factor in how communities are administered politically, economically, socioculturally and educationally. It establishes that whereas linguistic imperialism meant to serve as the lifeblood of the Southern Rhodesian colonial machine, the former coloniser ensured coloniality in Zimbabwe by presenting the English language as a sacred media in political, economic, sociocultural and educational settings forever. The study establishes that the only way Zimbabwe and
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter One - Introduction
Chapter Two - Situating Linguistic Imperialism in the Colonial Machine
Chapter Three - Political Effects of Linguistic Imperialism in Southern Rhodesia and Zimbabwe
Introduction
Chapter Four - Economic Effects of Linguistic Imperialism on Southern Rhodesia and Zimbabwe
Introduction
Chapter Five - Sociocultural Impact of the Rhodesian and Zimbabwean language policies
Introduction
Chapter Six - Educational Effects of Rhodesian and Zimbabwean Language Policies
Introduction
Chapter Seven - Conclusion and Way Forward
Reference List
Index
