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Indigenous Languages and Development in Africa

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This deck explores the role of indigenous languages in Africa's development, as discussed by Professor Kwesi Prah. It covers the impact of foreign languages on education and development, and the potential benefits of promoting local languages.

What does Professor Kwesi Prah believe is holding back Africa's development?

The underutilization of indigenous languages as instruments for development.

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What does Professor Kwesi Prah believe is holding back Africa's development?

The underutilization of indigenous languages as instruments for development.

According to Prof. Prah, what is a depository of all knowledge?

Language is a depository of all knowledge.

Why does Prof. Prah criticize the African elite?

For failing to promote indigenous languages as the main medium of instruction in higher education.

What example does Prof. Prah give to illustrate successful use of indigenous languages?

The increasing use of Arabic in universities in the Arab world.

What does Prof. Prah suggest for South Africa regarding language standardization?

Standardizing Nguni and Sotho/Tswana languages for education, science, and technology.

What is the 'Tower of Babel' theory according to Prof. Prah?

The belief that having many languages in Africa makes it impossible to teach science and technology in indigenous languages.

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Indigenous Languages and Development in Africa

Term	Definition
What does Professor Kwesi Prah believe is holding back Africa's development?	The underutilization of indigenous languages as instruments for development.
According to Prof. Prah, what is a depository of all knowledge?	Language is a depository of all knowledge.
Why does Prof. Prah criticize the African elite?	For failing to promote indigenous languages as the main medium of instruction in higher education.
What example does Prof. Prah give to illustrate successful use of indigenous languages?	The increasing use of Arabic in universities in the Arab world.
What does Prof. Prah suggest for South Africa regarding language standardization?	Standardizing Nguni and Sotho/Tswana languages for education, science, and technology.
What is the 'Tower of Babel' theory according to Prof. Prah?	The belief that having many languages in Africa makes it impossible to teach science and technology in indigenous languages.
What role does Prof. Prah see for education in society?	Education should emancipate society by providing tools to understand and act on issues affecting their lives.
What does Prof. Prah say about the role of radio and television in promoting indigenous languages?	They are making laudable efforts but these are not enough.
Which language does Prof. Prah cite as a successful example in South Africa?	Afrikaans, as it has been able to accomplish the promotion of local language use.
What is the main argument in Prof. Prah's booklet 'Mother Tongue for Scientific and Technological Development in Africa'?	Scientific and technological knowledge generation must empower the masses, which can realistically occur only in their own languages.