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The Transformative Power of Language: From Postcolonial to Knowledge Societies in Africa,Used
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Language has played a pivotal role in societal transformation in postcolonial Africa towards the creation of globally competitive knowledge societies; however so far, this role has been underresearched and underestimated. This volume addresses this gap in the literature, by bringing together a team of globallyrecognised scholars to explore the effect of language on African postcolonial societies, and how it has contributed to achieving 'mental decolonisation'. A range of languages are explored, both imported (excolonial) and indigenous African, and case studies from different spheres of public discourse are investigated, from universities to legal settings. Demonstrating that multilingualism is a resource for, rather than barrier to, successful transformation, this book brings the intellectualisation and institutionalisation of African languages to the forefront of development discourse, and provides an insightful snapshot of how current academic research, public discourse, political activism and social community engagement have contributed to societal transformation in South Africa.
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