African language digital media and communication
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DOI: 10.1080/02560046.2020.1823446
Abstract: The world is increasingly changing due to digitalisation and social media, making it a critical time to study digital media and African languages. This book is a needed response to a call by media ... read more here.
Keywords: media communication; digital media; language digital; african language ... See more keywords
African language use in the digital public sphere: Functionality of the localised Google webpage in Zimbabwe
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DOI: 10.1080/02572117.2020.1733833
Abstract: The widely used web search engine in Zimbabwe, Google, offers a localised webpage with an option to change the language from English to African languages for users to find information using their favoured languages. This… read more here.
Keywords: google webpage; language use; african language; localised google ... See more keywords
Contemporary conversations: is English an African language?
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DOI: 10.1080/13696815.2017.1357353
Abstract: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, one of Africa’s most celebrated writers says: No! it is not, – end of story, Biodun Jeyifo, one of Africa’s foremost literary critics, says it is, adding ‘let us give thanks!’ and… read more here.
Keywords: english african; jeyifo; african language; contemporary conversations ... See more keywords
African language digital media and communication
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DOI: 10.1080/23743670.2021.1896162
Abstract: volume provide a rich collection of musical texts and careful interpretations of the contribution of musicians to political messaging. Music and Messaging in the African Political Arena should be required reading and studying for students… read more here.
Keywords: digital media; media communication; communication; language digital ... See more keywords