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Representing Bushmen: South Africa and the Origin of Language (Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora) by Shane Moran, 2009-02-25

Modern African Drama (Norton Critical Editions)

Twi, Compact: Learn to Speak and Understand Twi with Pimsleur Language Programs by Pimsleur, 2009-10-13

The English-Afrikaans-Xhosa-Zulu Aid: Word Lists & Phrases in Four Languages by Isabel Uys, 2010-03-10

A Comparative Grammar of South African Languages by William Heinrich Immanuel Bleek, 2009-12-25

The Book of African Fables (Studies in Swahili Languages and Literature, 3) by Jan Knappert, 2001-03

Swahili (Spoken World) by Living Language, 2007-11-13

The African Palimpsest: Indigenization of Language in the West African Europhone Novel. (Cross Cultures Readings in the Post/Colonial Literatures in English) by Chantal Zabus, 2007-06-29

African American Vernacular English: Features, Evolution, Educational Implications (Language in Society) by John Russell Rickford, 1999-07-16

Change Is Gonna Come: Transforming Literacy Education for African American Students (Language and Literacy) by Patrica A. Edwards, Gwendolyn Thompson McMillon, et all 2010-05

Language History and Linguistic Description in Africa (Trends in African Linguistics, 2) by Calif.) Conference on African Linguistics 1995 (Santa Monica, 1997-11

The Hausa Language: An Encyclopedic Reference Grammar by Professor Paul Newman, Paul Newman, 2000-03

Sinhala (London Oriental and African Language Library) by Dileep Chandralal, 2010-08-18

African-American Proverbs in Context (Publications of the American Folklore Society. New Series (Unnumbered).) by Sw. Anand Prahlad, 1996-07-01

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Academic Programs And African Languages
Master of Arts Degree in African Studies Scope and Objectives of theProgram The intellectual objective of the African Studies MA
http://www.international.ucla.edu/jscasc/academia/maas/maas.htm

Extractions: The intellectual objective of the African Studies M.A. Program (M.A.A.S) is to provide graduate students an opportunity to engage in intensive study and research on Africa on an interdisciplinary basis. The program offers African Area courses in a wide range of disciplines, including the fine arts, humanities, social sciences, and some professional fields. The M.A.A.S. is not a professional degree, but students may enroll in courses in several professional schools on campus. An articulated degree program is also offered in Public Health. Academic flexibility draws many students to the program. Because there are more than 50 faculty members with African interest and experience in approximately 30disciplines, students have multiple options to design individual programs suited to their specific interests. According to recent survey, 50% of the program graduates continue studying at the post- graduate level, about 20% are employed in higher education, and a significant percentage work in international or foreign organizations in numerous countries.
African Languages. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
2001. african languages. Some 50 african languages have more than half a millionspeakers each, but many others are spoken by relatively few people.
http://www.bartleby.com/65/af/Africanlng.html

Extractions: Select Search All Bartleby.com All Reference Columbia Encyclopedia World History Encyclopedia World Factbook Columbia Gazetteer American Heritage Coll. Dictionary Roget's Thesauri Roget's II: Thesaurus Roget's Int'l Thesaurus Quotations Bartlett's Quotations Columbia Quotations Simpson's Quotations English Usage Modern Usage American English Fowler's King's English Strunk's Style Mencken's Language Cambridge History The King James Bible Oxford Shakespeare Gray's Anatomy Farmer's Cookbook Post's Etiquette Bulfinch's Mythology Frazer's Golden Bough All Verse Anthologies Dickinson, E. Eliot, T.S. Frost, R. Hopkins, G.M. Keats, J. Lawrence, D.H. Masters, E.L. Sandburg, C. Sassoon, S. Whitman, W. Wordsworth, W. Yeats, W.B. All Nonfiction Harvard Classics American Essays Einstein's Relativity Grant, U.S. Roosevelt, T. Wells's History Presidential Inaugurals All Fiction Shelf of Fiction Ghost Stories Short Stories Shaw, G.B. Stein, G. Stevenson, R.L. Wells, H.G. Reference Columbia Encyclopedia PREVIOUS NEXT ... BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. African languages geographic rather than linguistic classification of languages spoken on the African continent. Historically the term refers to the languages of sub-Saharan Africa, which do not belong to a single family, but are divided among several distinct linguistic stocks. It is estimated that more than 800 languages are spoken in Africa; however, they belong to comparatively few language families. Some 50 African languages have more than half a million speakers each, but many others are spoken by relatively few people. Tonality is a common feature of indigenous African languages. There are usually two or three tones (based on pitch levels rather than the rising and falling in inflections of Chinese tones) used to indicate semantic or grammatical distinction.
The Languages Of Africa
Map showing the distribution of the four language families of Africa, with associated links to the classification of individual african languages.
http://www.uiowa.edu/~linguist/faculty/beckman/lotw01/map.html
African Languages
The african languages and Literatures collection at the George A. Smathers Librariesincludes language materials from dozens of languages spoken in subSaharan
http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/cm/africana/language.htm

Extractions: The African Languages and Literatures collection at the George A. Smathers Libraries includes language materials from dozens of languages spoken in sub-Saharan Africa. The collection is focused primarily on the languages taught at the University. These include Akan, Shona, Swahili, Xhosa, and Yoruba. Includes a newsletter and conference archive as well as many links related to African languages.
African Languages
encyclopediaEncyclopedia african languages. african languages, geographic ratherthan linguistic classification of languages spoken on the African continent.
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/society/A0802671.html

Extractions: African languages African languages, geographic rather than linguistic classification of languages spoken on the African continent. Historically the term refers to the languages of sub-Saharan Africa, which do not belong to a single family, but are divided among several distinct linguistic stocks. It is estimated that more than 800 languages are spoken in Africa; however, they belong to comparatively few language families. Some 50 African languages have more than half a million speakers each, but many others are spoken by relatively few people. Tonality is a common feature of indigenous African languages. There are usually two or three tones (based on pitch levels rather than the rising and falling in inflections of Chinese tones) used to indicate semantic or grammatical distinction. In the last few decades great strides have been made in the study and classification of the African languages, although the results are still far from definitive. The principal linguistic families of Africa are now generally said to be
African Languages An Introduction
Introduction extracted from a textbook on the major African language groups including coverage of phonology, morphology, syntax, typology and comparative linguistics.
http://assets.cambridge.org/0521661781/sample/0521661781WS.PDF
THE AFRICAN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT
Professor Doke's legacy in the study of african languages in southern Africa leftnot only the Department but the general study of african languages, a legacy
http://www.wits.ac.za/fac/arts/african_languages/aflghome.htm

Extractions: The department is one of the oldest in South Africa. It has been led by some of the greatest scholars and pioneers in the study of grammar, among them is the late Professor C. M. Doke, who after retirement from the Chair, was succeeded by Professor D. T Cole, a scholar of no less calibre, who led the Department until his retirement in December 1982, after serving for 28 years. When Professor J S M Khumalo, took the reins of heading the Department from Professor Cole, his ascendancy coincided with the establishment of courses in Africans languages for mother tongue speakers. Professor Doke's legacy in the study of African languages in southern Africa left not only the Department but the general study of African languages, a legacy still to be emulated in depth and width. The Department can therefore say with no fear of hyperbole that he was one of the greatest scholars this century produced. Over and above the scholarly books and articles in journals of standing that the department produced locally and internationally, it contributed invaluably to the development and guidance of the Witwatersrand University Press. The scholarly record of the Department boasts of scholars of repute that followed Professors Doke and Cole, and contributed invaluably to both language and literature studies - Prof B. W. Vilakazi, Dr M Mofokeng, Mr Sikakana, and Mr M Sobukwe. These men made the name of the Department reverberate in the annals of the study of African languages, and will remain landmarks that will be undiminished well into the next millennium.
Department African Languages And Literature - Faculty Of Humanities - University
The Department of african languages and Literature at the University of Botswanahas been in existence since 1971, and has grown over the years to gain
http://www.ub.bw/departments/humanities/african_mission.html

Extractions: Humanities African Languages T he Department of African languages and Literature at the University of Botswana has been in existence since 1971, and has grown over the years to gain recognition both regionally and internationally. It is concerned with the fulfillment of the many challenges which manate from the linguistic and cultural ecology of our continent, and Botswana in particular: The Department offers courses in both language and literature. The language courses focus mainly on theoretical and descriptive aspects of African languages, with special reference to the languages of Botswana, and Setswana in particular. While the literature courses cover all the literary aspects, namely prose, drama and poetry as well as cultural expression of the languages of Africa, and Setswana in particular. Since 2002, a semesterized course structure comprising more than 80 core and optional courses in the undergraduate programme and over 30 core and optional courses in the graduate programme has replaced the old one-year long system. The high flexibility and wide coverage of the semeterized structure is expected to cater for the various student needs and the diverse job market. Departments African Languages English French History Information about
The Ecole Glossary
An essay on the legend of Barlaam and Ioasaph (or Yudasaf) by Norman Hugh Redington. Immensely popular in the Middle Ages, this story was translated into European, Middle Eastern, and african languages; and the True Faith was variously identified as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Manichaeism.
http://www2.evansville.edu/ecoleweb/glossary/barlaam.html
Natural History Museum: AFRICA: One Continent. Many Worlds: African Languages
african languages This map shows the different languages spoken throughoutAfrica. In general, the longer a land has been occupied
http://www.lam.mus.ca.us/africa/facts/lang.htm

Extractions: African Languages This map shows the different languages spoken throughout Africa. In general, the longer a land has been occupied, the more languages are found in that land and Africa has been settled longer than anywhere else on Earth! Close this window when you're ready to return to the tour. This page is part of the "AFRICA: One Continent. Many Worlds." Select this text for more information. jca
ALI Akan Homepage
On ALI AKAN (african languages through Internet) a pilot project with the University of Zurich, Switzerland.
http://www.unizh.ch/spw/afrling/aliakan/

Extractions: "African languages through internet" Introduction to Akan language and linguistics through new electronic technologies History and description (updated July 2001) Evaluation Ali Akan 1999 Report 1999 Report 2000 Old documents ... Sample of the course: Unit 1 and 2 Speakers: Justin Frempong, Amma Konadu Müller-Osei, Kingsley Siribour Tune your ears to Akan (a listening test) An advanced version of the IP Ali Akan focusing on computer-supported applications to the study of Akan text was held May 15-23, 2001, at the University of Leiden (Holland). It was attended by those having successfully completed the Introductory course ( details An update version of the introductory course , with improved interactivity and ODL methodology, is planned for the year 2002 in cooperation with Humboldt university (Berlin).
Typesetting African Languages, By Conrad Taylor
Typesetting african languages a study by Conrad Taylor. Summary descriptionof paper and links to download it as PDF. Typesetting african languages.
http://www.ideography.co.uk/library/afrolingua.html

Extractions: This Web page provides a description of the 54-page document " Typesetting African languages " which I prepared in May 2000, a list of contents , and links by which to download an Acrobat PDF version either in whole or in parts. I have recently had some voluntary involvement in the work of a London- based health project for people of recent African origin, such as refugees and first- generation immigrants. Through this contact I came to consider the problems of providing printed materials such as publicity and health information in African languages. The problem...
ED402787 1996-10-00 African Languages At The K-12 Level. ERIC Digest.
The teaching of african languages in the United States at the elementary and secondarylevels is rare, but a number of schools offer one or more of the major
http://www.ericfacility.net/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed402787.html

Extractions: Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics Washington DC. African Languages at the K-12 Level. ERIC Digest. THIS DIGEST WAS CREATED BY ERIC, THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ERIC, CONTACT ACCESS ERIC 1-800-LET-ERIC Although the teaching of African languages at the elementary and secondary levels is rare, a number of schools offer one or more of the following major African languages at these levels: Arabic (North Africa), Hausa (West Africa), Swahili (East Africa), Wolof (Senegal), Yoruba (Nigeria), and Xhosa and Zulu (South Africa). Strictly speaking, Arabic is a colonial language brought to North Africa by Arabs from the Arabian peninsula. Through the spread of Islam and the introduction of Quranic schools, Arabic has flourished in Africa. U.S. universities and government agencies classify Arabic as both an African and a Middle Eastern language. HERITAGE LANGUAGE American children whose ancestors spoke an African language often seek to study it. These students include both recent immigrants and African Americans whose ancestors were slaves. The latter often have limited knowledge of their language heritage, because slavery discouraged the retention of language and cultural identity. Given this loss, many African-American students choose to study one of the more prominent African languages, such as Hausa, Swahili, Yoruba, or Zulu. Recently, African Americans who promote an Afrocentric curriculum have included the instruction of African languages and their related cultures. In support of an Afrocentric approach to education, new African immigrants frequently teach at places such as The Swahili Institute (Chicago).
HOMEAFTLE
DEPARTMENT OF african languages. Postal address University of Pretoria,Pretoria 0002, South Africa. Tel 27-12-420-2492,Fax -27
http://www.up.ac.za/academic/libarts/afrilang/HOMEAFTLE.html

Extractions: DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES Postal address: University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa Tel: -27-12-420-2492,Fax: -27-12-420-3163,Email: vzyl@libarts.up.ac.za SECRETARY: Mrs. M.J. van Zyl STUDIE IN DIE AFRIKATALE BY UP STUDIES IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES AT UP BA MET SPESIALISERING IN AFRIKATAAL- EN KULTUURSTUDIES BA SPECIALISING IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Webmaster: prinsloo@postino.up.ac.za STAFF MEMBERS: NAME (Click on member's name for more information) TELE-PHONE Pretoria code (012) EMAIL and SUBDEPARTMENT OFFICE: HUMAN SCIENCES BUILDING Mr. M.J. Dlomo Wilkes@libarts.up.ac.za ISIZULU Dr Rachelle Gauton gauton@libarts.up.ac.za ISIZULU Mr. B. du P. Goslin goslin@libarts.up.ac.za SEPEDI Prof. P.S. Groenewald vzyl@libarts.up.ac.za Mrs. R.M. Malimabe malimabe@libarts.up.ac.za SETSWANA Dr. M. J. Mojalefa Mojalefa@libarts.up.ac.za SEPEDI Mr. N. F. Nkosi wilkes@libarts.up.ac.za ISIZULU Prof. D. J. Prinsloo prinsloo@libarts.up.ac.za SEPEDI Mr. B. P. Sathekge Prinsloo@libarts.up.ac.za SEPEDI Mrs. S. L. M. Schoeman Malimabe@libarts.up.ac.za SETSWANA Mr. D. M. G. Sekeleko
Pan African Student Association (PASA- UNT)
Officer list, photos, information about Africa and african languages and advice for international students. Calendar, news, pictures and roster.
http://pasa_unt.tripod.com/htmlfiles/pasa.htm
JALL
The Journal of african languages and Linguistics The Journal of african languagesand Linguistics (JALL) has been edited at the Department of African
http://www.tca.leidenuniv.nl/index.php3?c=22
Department Of AFRICAN LANGUAGES (UOFS Course Information)
Digest. Everything about the department of Name african languagesNaam AFRIKATALE. Head of Department, Telephone Extension, EMail.
http://www.uovs.ac.za/info/cid/department.asp?q=LAKT
African Languages
african languages Since 1965, we have offered over 100 courses and tutorials in40 african languages at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels.
http://www.indiana.edu/~afrist/languages.html

Extractions: African Languages African languages at Indiana University have a long tradition of excellence and provide crucial support to Africanists in the humanities, the social sciences, and the professional schools. Since 1965, we have offered over 100 courses and tutorials in 40 African languages at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. Some of the languages we have offered since 1993 include: Swahili, Bambara, Chindali, Kpelle, Fulfulde, Hausa, Luo, Twi, Ndonga, Wolof, Chichewa, Oku, Zulu, Shona, Sotho, and Lingala. All African languages are offered through the Linguistics Department . We currently offer 6 languages: 4 as regularly scheduled courses (Bambara, Swahili, Hausa, Twi) and 2 as tutorials (Moroccan Arabic and Luo). An additional language, Efutu (also known as Awutu or Senya), spoken in the coastal part of Ghana, is offered as a field methods course. See map of African languages offered at Indiana University.
African Language Collection
Introduction. Search and Browse Catalogue of african languages. Periodicalson African Linguistics and in african languages. Films in african languages.
http://www.indiana.edu/~librcsd/afrlg/
South African Languages And Culture
SOUTH african languages AND PEOPLE. South Africans have been referred to as the'rainbow nation', a title which illuminates the country's cultural diversity.
http://www.sa-venues.com/sa_languages_and_culture.htm

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