Implementing educational policies in zimbabwe english abstract. Using indigenous languages for teaching and learning in. It begins with the premise that land policy, especially the fast track land. Zimbabwe has attained independence more than three decades ago but there is no clear language policy. There has been no language planning debate as yet, but we have inherited british linguistic policies that derive from a colonial policy, which according to mkanganwi 1992. To carry out the study, critical stages, approaches, theories and models of language planning were used. A framework for discussion papers part of the zimbabwe land series dale dor april 10th, 2012 abstract this article sets the tone and lays out a framework for the presentation of a series of discussion papers on land policy in zimbabwe.
The government in zimbabwe has introduced a new school curriculum to teach children in their first language instead of in english. This article examines the extent to which the language rights regime in s 6 of the zimbabwean constitution affirms and accommodates linguistic diversity in zimbabwe. April 22, 2012 zimbabwes indigenisation policy africa possesses vast mineral resources, from diamonds to platinum, which remain untapped. The purpose of this research was to explore and expose the challenges of language planning and policy formulation in africa, with specific reference to zimbabwe as the case study. Using indigenous languages for teaching and learning in zimbabwe juliet thondhlana the question of which language s to use for teaching and learning is a crucial one in bilingual and multilingual contexts. This article explores the politics of the english language in zimbabwe, as reflected in the countrys language policy, language practices and language scholarship. In this respect, land policy in zimbabwe has created an i need you but i. Relations with zimbabwe united states department of state.
The two ethnic groups have some similarities regarding the language problems encountered in the implementation of the language ineducation policy. The majority of zimbabweans who speak it learn it as an additional language. Government policies lead to collapse of zimbabwe economy. Zimbabwes industrial goods in the regional and international markets. Politically, zimbabwe has had the loudest voice internationally when defending its internal policies, and has used this as its foreign policy approach to sustain much needed economic relations and quieten any disagreements of its land policy. However, the quality of education in most day schools is poor compared to boarding and private schools. The use of indigenous languages shona as a medium of instruction in primary schools. The paper contains a detailed overview of existing land policy in zimbabwe, providing indepth analysis of its prominent shortcomings and mapping out a way forward. That means it pursues a language policy that gives a foreign language english an official status. The majority of students go to day secondary schools because they are the cheapest.
Industrial development policy zimbabwe trade information portal. English is not the language of the masses as yet, however, it. Recently discovered ore deposits and soaring commodity prices are attracting miners from around the world to africa. Mar 21, 20 april 22, 2012 zimbabwes indigenisation policy africa possesses vast mineral resources, from diamonds to platinum, which remain untapped. The study is therefore predicated on the view that the conservation of any minority. Language planning and policy should be a deterrent factor in preventing the disappearance of indigenous languages in the course of human history. The ndebele language is closely related to the zulu language of south africa, and developed in zimbabwe in the 19th century when zulus migrated to what is now zimbabwe from the zulu kingdom in 1839.
In former colonial countries, it is a question that has occupied the agendas of many governments since they attained independence. Implementation of the languageineducation policy and. Food and nutrition security for zimbabwe in the context of economic growth and development. According to nyatiramahobo 2004, botswanas language education policy is not written. The study further suggests ways in which zimbabwe could practically implement the language rights norms in s 6 of the constitution. Zimbabwes language policy in education is enshrined in the 1987. Government policies lead to collapse of zimbabwe economy the former southern african breadbasket of zimbabwe is in the midst of an economic and social meltdown. The reliance on the education act of 1987 as a language policy document in the absence of a national language policy. There has been no language planning debate as yet, but we have merely inherited british linguistic policies that derive from a colonial policy, which emphasised separate. Using indigenous languages for teaching and learning in zimbabwe. Using indigenous languages for teaching and learning in zimbabwe juliet thondhlana the question of which languages to use for teaching and learning is a crucial one in bilingual and multilingual contexts. Since independence, zimbabwe has enunciated and follows a policy of active nonalignment. Documents such as the national constitution merely allude to language policy, but stop short of fully declaring a position. An evaluation of indigenisation policy in zimbabwe by busisiwe monica shumba 210505399 a dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master of social science in the school of social sciences at the university of kwazulunatal november 2014 supervisor.
This paper looks at the language planning activities that are taking place in zimbabwe and the possibility of having a clear national language policy. Eric ej764040 language policy in zimbabwean education. The study further suggests ways in which zimbabwe could practically implement. Lastly, the policy seeks the establishment of appropriate industryrelated institutional and regulatory frameworks at the national level to support the financial mobilisation of resources as a key element of zimbabwes industrial development policy implementation matrix. Makoni college of liberal arts, pennsylvania state university busi. A national language policy for zimbabwe in the twentyfirst century. This article begins by looking at the language situation and the language planning activities that have taken place in zimbabwe dating back to the precolonial era. Policies in zimbabwe global database on the implementation. Zvoushe hardlife university of zimbabwe department of political and administrative studies, p. This monograph focuses on the development of colonial and postcolonial language policies and practices in zimbabwe, attributing changes to evolving philosophies and politics in colonial and postcolonial zimbabwe. Zimbabwe family planning efforts upended by the coronavirus in india and around the world, community health workers are being rerouted to deal with the pandemicwith dangerous results. Family language policy is a newly emerging sub field of language planning and policy which focuses on the explicit and overt planning in relation to language use within the home among family members. Zimbabwe colonial and postcolonial language policy and.
Many members of the general public in zimbabwe began to denounce the widespread use of english, shona, and ndebele. Zimbabwe case study is based on a languageinaction approach that draws examples from the fields of culture, the. The language policy of zambia has been strongly shaped by colonialism and its aftermath. Jun 02, 2006 government policies lead to collapse of zimbabwe economy the former southern african breadbasket of zimbabwe is in the midst of an economic and social meltdown.
In view of the language situation in zimbabwe, a thorough investigation on policy implementation and social development using indigenous languages is not only necessary, but overdue. Today, ndebele is spoken by roughly 20% of the population and is one of zimbabwes official languages. Executive summary the zimbabwe land policy study, is a policy research paper, commissioned and edited by the zimbabwe institute. Jun 30, 2016 in view of the language situation in zimbabwe, a thorough investigation on policy implementation and social development using indigenous languages is not only necessary, but overdue. Zimbabwe colonial and postcolonial language policy and planning practices article pdf available in current issues in language planning 74. It is spoken by approximately 20% of the population. Introduction purpose of the guide this guide is intended to support first nations communities, governments, schools and language authorities across british columbia in the implementation of language policies and programs that lead to.
Zimbabwe is also part to the 2004 solemn declaration on gender and equality in africa. The education act which is the only official policy document concerning language in zimbabwe is scrutinized by focusing on how it is being implemented and. Amongst other ethnic groups in botswana two marginalized groups are the focus of this paper. The two ethnic groups have some similarities regarding the language problems encountered in the implementation of the languageineducation policy.
Language planning and policy formulation is a complex exercise. Prior to 1899, the first european missionaries used local languages to preach. Zimbabwes membership in international organizations. China recently passed a new language law that bans the use of foreign words and the misuse of chinese. Language policy and linguistic rights in postcolonial. Historical antecedents and contemporary issues article pdf available in compare 372. These three languages in zimbabwe are used for most media publications and broadcasts.
The intergovernmental conference on language policies in africa, which was held in harare zimbabwe from 17 21 march 1997, was the first meeting of its kind involving language specialists attending as governmental experts and doing the preparatory work for and advising. Successes and challenges of them provide good quality education. At the moment zimbabwe has more than eleven indigenous languages and these include shona, ndebele, tonga. Zim needs coherent indigenous language policy celebrating. Furthermore, the capacity to support the development of indigenous languages has declined in recent years. Pdf zimbabwe colonial and postcolonial language policy and. Unlock this profile with an essentials plan see the details on every language spoken in zimbabwe, plus. In 2008, zimbabwe ratified the protocol to the 2003 african charter on human and peoples rights on the rights of women. The reliance on the education act of 1987 as a language policy document in the absence of a national language policy, leaves african languages open to neglect. Zimbabwe and the united states belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the united nations, international monetary fund, world bank, and world trade organization. The linguistic situation in zimbabwe publish your masters. English is the official language of business, government and education, and the dominant language in the media. It has, however, attempted to change significantly the inherited educational policies, which it considers to be inappropriate to the nations adopted socialist ideology.
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