Afrikaans se unieke posisie en uitdagings in ’n veeltalige Suid- Afrika
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Date
2010
Authors
Slippers, Jana
Grobler, Anské
Van Heerden, Neels
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University of the Free State
Abstract
English: Afrikaans, as one of the 11 official languages of South Africa, finds itself in a unique
position, facing many challenges. This overview of the history and events that lead
to this position endeavours to gain insight into the current position of Afrikaans.
Currently the literature lacks such an updated contribution. It appears that the challenges
of a multilingual South-Africa are not new or unique to Afrikaans, except for
the consequences of apartheid. Despite this legacy, Afrikaans can make a significant
contribution to the further development of a multilingual South Africa. Research
into the day-to-day experience of Afrikaans-speaking people in a multilingual South
Africa is needed to exploit this potential.
Afrikaans: Afrikaans, as one of the 11 official languages of South Africa, finds itself in a unique position, facing many challenges. This overview of the history and events that lead to this position endeavours to gain insight into the current position of Afrikaans. Currently the literature lacks such an updated contribution. It appears that the challenges of a multilingual South-Africa are not new or unique to Afrikaans, except for the consequences of apartheid. Despite this legacy, Afrikaans can make a significant contribution to the further development of a multilingual South Africa. Research into the day-to-day experience of Afrikaans-speaking people in a multilingual South Africa is needed to exploit this potential.
Afrikaans: Afrikaans, as one of the 11 official languages of South Africa, finds itself in a unique position, facing many challenges. This overview of the history and events that lead to this position endeavours to gain insight into the current position of Afrikaans. Currently the literature lacks such an updated contribution. It appears that the challenges of a multilingual South-Africa are not new or unique to Afrikaans, except for the consequences of apartheid. Despite this legacy, Afrikaans can make a significant contribution to the further development of a multilingual South Africa. Research into the day-to-day experience of Afrikaans-speaking people in a multilingual South Africa is needed to exploit this potential.
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Afrikaans, Multilingualism, Challenges, History
Citation
Slippers, J., Grobler, A., Van Heerden, N. (2010). Afrikaans se unieke posisie en uitdagings in ’n veeltalige Suid- Afrika. Acta Academics, 42(1), 132-167.