Issues in the Making of South Africa's Language in Education Policy.

Mda, Thobeka V.

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Publication Date: 1997

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Issues in the Making of South Africa's Language in Education Policy.

Mda, Thobeka V.

Journal of Negro Education, v66 n4 p366-75 Fall 1997

Examines South Africa's Language in Education Policy in the context of historical and recent developments. Focuses on how it affects curricula, classroom practices, school restructuring, subject choices, and the rights of parents and students. Addresses factors inhibiting implementation; offers models of effective change of policy. Contains 25 references. (MMU)

Descriptors: African Languages, Afrikaans, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, English, Foreign Countries, Language of Instruction, Policy Analysis, School Choice

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: South Africa

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