In:Language Policy and Identity Construction: The dynamics of Cameroon's multilingualism
Eric A. Anchimbe
[IMPACT: Studies in Language, Culture and Society 32] 2013
► pp. ix–xiii
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Published online: 7 January 2013
https://doi.org/10.1075/impact.32.toc
https://doi.org/10.1075/impact.32.toc
Table of contents
Introduction: Language policy and identity construction in multilingual Cameroon
Chapter 1. Functional marginalisation and the future of indigenous languages: More official functions for indigenous languages
Chapter 2. Language policy towards indigenous languages: Many decrees and laws but less practice
Chapter 3. Constraints to indigenous language empowerment: On language relevance, views from below
Chapter 4. Crossing the survival line: Factors that protect indigenous languages from extinction
Chapter 5. Towards a regional multilingualism model: Empowering indigenous languages through policy and functional utility
Chapter 6. Slippery pathways in French-English bilingualism: Cameroon is bilingual but Cameroonians are not
Chapter 7. Anglophonism and francophonism: Tendencies in official language identity
Chapter 8. Hybrid linguistic identities and identity opportunism: Switching identity together with language
Chapter 9. Cameroon Pidgin English: Expanding functions and increasing users
Chapter 10. Come greet Uncle Eric: Politeness and respect through kinship terms
Chapter 11. Youthspeak: Lexical markers of youth group communication
On language policy, linguistic identity, and social interaction: General implications and further research
Appendices
References
Index
