Essays about: "Colonizer"

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  1. 11. China in the eyes of Africa - a textual analysis of the Nigerian and South African blogosphere regarding China's activity on the African continent

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Matilda Axelsson; [2009]
    Keywords : blogosphere; China in Africa ; South Africa; Nigeria; textual analysis of ideas ; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : An analytical reading of the Nigerian and South African online debate regarding China’s engagement in Africa is here presented, with the purpose to contribute with knowledge from an African perspective. This thesis is a qualitative textual analysis of ideas where I have classified arguments from blogs and articles into different categories, compiled by Chris Alden, to view China in Africa as a devel-oping partner (positive approach), a competitor (skeptical approach) or a colonizer (negative approach). READ MORE

  2. 12. Colonialism and its Sociolinguistic Effects : A Comparison between Language Attitudes in Tanzania and Algeria

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

    Author : Anna-Cajsa Torkelsson; [2009]
    Keywords : attitudes to colonial language; comparison; Tanzania; Algeria;

    Abstract :   Most of the former African colonies achieved their independence in the 1960's. However, the language of the colonizer often keeps a firm grip on culture and society even today. The aim of this essay is to examine attitudes towards the colonial languages English and French in Tanzania and Algeria. READ MORE

  3. 13. Chronicles of the English Language in Pakistan : A discourse analysis of milestones in the language policy of Pakistan

    University essay from Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Alia Amir; [2008]
    Keywords : Language Policy; English; Pakistan; Discourse Analysis; Education; British India;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I will be investigating educational policies with a focus on English as a medium of instruction. The medium of instruction in Pakistan varies with respect to each province and the social status of the school. Consequently, English is not taught only as a foreign language but is a medium for upward mobility. READ MORE