Caribbean and African Languages: Social History, Language, Literature and Education

This book looks at the issues involved in the use of Creoles in the education system. Issues covered include: the often marginal place of Creoles in various linguistic models (eg Chomskean, structuralist); the culturally specific nature of language; the psycholinguistic disjunction between competence and performance of Creole speakers; and the low social status of Creoles.

Proposals are made for improvements in the position of Creole speakers in the education system including: greater awarenes…