Britain International for Linguistics, Arts and Education Journal (BIoLAE Journal)
Vol 2 No 1 (2020): Britain International of Linguistics, Arts and Education - March

Prospects and Problems of Language Policy

Ahmed Sabi Kazeem (English Department, School of Languages, Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin)
Muritala Imam Suleiman (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Mar 2020

Abstract

Indigenous languages in Nigeria have been relegated to the background at the expense of foreign languages. Official language policies have variously been enunciated in documents such as the National Policy on Education. Yet, there are problems facing indigenous language is Nigeria. This study examined prospects and problems of language policy to indigenous languages in Nigeria. Scholars and researchers were of the opinion that indigenous languages in Nigeria should incorporate socio-cultural activities. Problems facing the growth and development of indigenous languages were identified and prospects and possible solutions to the identified problems were proffered. It was therefore concluded that despite Nigeria is a multilingual society, there are few multilingual speakers of indigenous languages. It was however recommended that indigenous languages should be developed in order to enhance socio-cultural integration.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

biolae

Publisher

Subject

Arts Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Britain International of Linguistics, Arts and Education Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published in March, July and November by BIAR Publisher. BIoLAE Journal welcomes research paper in language, linguistics, oral tradition, literature, arts, education and other related fields which is ...