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Espace Francophone Et Politiques Linguistiques : Glottophagie Ou Diversité Culturelle?, Zacharie Petnkeu Nzepa

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

This paper is illustrative of the conflict of languages in a sociolinguistic landscape. It asserts that in French-speaking world, notably Black Africa and the West Indies, politics in collusion with French language policies work for the imperceptible, but gradual disappearance of vernaculars on behalf of the prestige of French language. The International Organization of "Francophonie" is depicted as being instrumental in the ongoing strategy. The article ends up suggesting criteria for a harmonious cohabitation of languages in the above-mentioned ommunities.

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 84, Number 2, Spring 2003, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Contents:

Around the Campus --- Bringing Real World Experience to the Classroom: UMaine class helps a California company --- "The Right Guy at the Right Time": New UMaine athletic director Patrick Nero --- Alumni Newsmakers --- Politics of the People: Family and community shaped the philosophy of Maine Governor John Baldacci '86 --- Protecting the Rich Diversity of Life in Africa: A look at the work of United Nations advisor Trinto Mugangu '90 Ph.D.