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Preserving Identity and History With African Languages

Preserving Identity and History With African Languages

Apata, Stella Bolanle
Ajani, Oluwatoyin
Randle, Oluwarotimi Abayomi

Paperback

General Racism & Ethnic StudiesIndigenous StudiesOther African Languages

ISBN13: 9798337340333
Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
Published: May 28 2026
Pages: 534
Weight: 2.02
Height: 1.08 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
African languages act as archives of identity, memory, and history. Embedded in their languages are centuries of knowledge, values, and worldviews passed down through generations. From oral storytelling and proverbs to rituals and everyday speech, these languages preserve the experiences of communities often lost to time. In an era of globalization, preserving African languages is essential for maintaining cultural identity while also safeguarding the historical narratives and wisdom they carry. Preserving Identity and History With African Languages explores the revitalization of African languages, framing indigenous languages as the foundation for historical knowledge, spiritual traditions, and cultural survival. It provides practical strategies for language preservation, drawing on grassroots movement, legislative recommendations, and case studies. This book covers topics such as linguistic heritage, cultural identity, and globalization, and is a useful resource for historians, linguists, educators, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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