English in Cameroon

by Hans-Georg Wolf

The multilingual situation in Cameroon and the status of English as a co-official language constitute a unique and fascinating case for sociolinguistic investigation. Drawing from first-hand material, the author investigates several aspects of this complex configuration, including the historical development of English in Cameroon, the various languages and lingua franca areas, the linguistic policy, the de facto status of English and the situation...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110170531
• ISBN13: 9783110170535
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
• Length: 369 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary