Languages and Societies in Africa

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: AF1100

The aim of the course is to provide a basis for understanding the interrelationship between society and languages in Africa. You will learn to identify language-related problems, analyse them and propose solutions. Topics you will discuss during the course are the role of languages in socio-economic development, as well as language policies, such as the relationship of ex-colonial languages to African languages and their consequences for the population. Based on this knowledge, you will be able to relate the problems in Africa in a global context.

Behörighet

General entrance requirements for university studies. Exemption is given from Swedish.

Utbildningstillfällen

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• Languages and Societies in Africa

  University of Gothenburg

  Startdatum: 19 januari 2026

  Slutdatum: 7 juni 2026

  Studietakt: 25 %