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Internationalization of the Language Curriculum at the University of Botswana: Current Trends

Journal of Social Development in Africa

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Title Internationalization of the Language Curriculum at the University of Botswana: Current Trends
 
Creator Kamwendo, GH
 
Subject Botswana, curriculum, English, globalization, internationalization, language, university.
 
Description The article analyzes the internationalization of the language curriculum at the University of Botswana. The internationalization process is part of the implementation of the University’s Policy on Internationalization that was rolled out in 2006. The policy has three objectives: to expand international student and staff exchanges; to expand international research cooperation; and to enhance the internationalization of all curricula. The paper analyzes the linguistic dimension of this initiative. Through the internationalization process, the University has established Chinese and Portuguese language programmes. Realizing that the institution also needs to be of local relevance, the University of Botswana plans to establish a Bachelor of Arts degree programme specializing in Setswana. The article considers the rationale for, implications and complications of the internationalization of the language curriculum.Keywords: Botswana, curriculum, English, globalization, internationalization, language, university.
 
Publisher School of Social Work, University of Zimbabwe
 
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Date 2011-08-01
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Peer-reviewed Article
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://www.ajol.info/index.php/jsda/article/view/68503
10.4314/jsda.v26i1.68503
 
Source Journal of Social Development in Africa; Vol 26, No 1 (2011)
1012-1080
 
Language eng
 
Relation http://www.ajol.info/index.php/jsda/article/view/68503/56580
 
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