LING 030. English in Post-Colonial Africa & the African Diaspora

(Cross-listed with Black Studies and GLBL-paired)
This course explores the importance of the English language in Post-colonial Africa. By deeply examining the historical, socio-political, and cultural contexts that have influenced the evolution and adaptation of the English language, students will acquire insights into the linguistic diversity found in post-colonial Africa and its practical implications. The course will explore the relationship between English and indigenous languages, focusing on their continuing influence in education, governance, literature, and identity formation. We will also look at the linguistic structure of African American English and explore connections to the languages of African and English-based creoles such as Gullah, spoken in the Caribbean and the South Carolina coast.
Social sciences.
1 credit.
Fall 2025. Owusu.
Catalog chapter: Linguistics
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/linguistics

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