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Language Imperialism In Post-Colonial Ghana: Linguistic Recovery And Change, Rikki Bergen
Language Imperialism In Post-Colonial Ghana: Linguistic Recovery And Change, Rikki Bergen
SASAH 4th Year Capstone and Other Projects: Publications
In this paper, Bergen explores the affects of colonialism on language rights in Ghana. With approximately eighty languages spoken, Ghana is a linguistically rich and diverse country with a colonially-imposed language as the only state-sponsored language. By examining the linguistic, political, economic, educational, and cultural context of what was once the Gold Coast the paper discusses the factors that keep a system of linguistic imperialism in place. Secondary research is used to provide an introduction to the genealogical language families present in post-colonial Ghana and the customs and laws that govern their usage. By identifying the nuances that keep this …
Woodland Cemetery Cel, Mickey Juranka
Woodland Cemetery Cel, Mickey Juranka
SASAH 4th Year Capstone and Other Projects: Publications
In this Final Report of his CEL Experience, Mickey gives an overview of the work he completed for the Woodland Cemetery, reflects on how the skills he's honed through SASAH affected his work, further reflects on the experience of creating and delivering the final presentation, and discusses the impact the work may have on his career prospectives after graduation this spring.