Webinar time: 16:00 - 17:30 CEST (Berlin, Gaborone) (this is 10 am in New York; 2 pm Accra; 3 pm Lagos, London; 5 pm Nairobi).
Zoom link (registration not necessary): https://universiteitleiden.zoom.us/j/63863239013?pwd=THNraXpKM3U5cXRIOU1HSDAvZDM3UT09
Meeting ID: 638 6323 9013. Passcode: pAkt*fW1

Presenter: Prof Dr Andy Chebanne, University of Botswana

Botswana’s recently-proposed language in education policy could lead to a big step forward in using local languages in early primary education in the country. It is in line with Botswana’s Vision 2036 to make education for all a reality. The policy, if implemented, will especially lead to an improvement for learners who do not have Setswana as their home language. However, the deadlines set by the government make proper implementation a challenge. The presentation will assess the situation and point out issues that crucially need to be addressed in order to make the policy a success.

This is a webinar in the series organised by the Edinburgh Circle on the Promotion of African languages together with the Leiden University Centre for Linguistics.

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics

Language Family(ies): Khoisan
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