Not Eleven Languages

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Not Eleven Languages

Translanguaging and South African Multilingualism in Concert

Sociolinguistics Bilingualism and multilingualism

Author: Leketi Makalela

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Collection: Contributions to the Sociology of Language [CSL]

Language: English

Published by: De Gruyter Mouton

Published on: 5th July 2022

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781501500954


Overview

Dynamic language practices of African multilingual speakers have not been cogently described in a book-length manuscript.

Purpose

This book challenges assumptions that led to South Africa's 11 official languages and makes a case for mutual inter-comprehensibility.

Audience

Students, teachers, and scholars in sociolinguistics, multilingualism, translanguaging, and teacher education will find this book thought-provoking.

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