Culture
University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor calls term "vernacular" derogatory
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Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has said that labeling African languages or local dialects as "vernacular" is derogatory and an affront to African culture. She argued the term discourages local dialects as recognized means of communication and is made worse by enforcement of discipline against such languages in schools.
Why it matters
University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor's call to reject 'vernacular' as a term for African languages addresses cultural and educational policy.
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