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Peer reviewedMezei, Regina – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1989
Development of Somali literacy through romanization and a government campaign is described, as well as the parts played by educational reforms, Somali language modernization and expansion, government involvement, use of the mass media, use of poetry as artistic expression, and recognition of orthography as a key element in learning. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: African Languages, Educational Change, Foreign Countries, Government Role
