Examining the Impact of Tanzania's Language Policy in Education on Promoting the Chinese Language in Tanzania
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https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1408.08Keywords:
Tanzania’s language policy, language educational policy, promotion of Chinese in Tanzania, Chinese language teachingAbstract
This paper examines the impact of Tanzania’s language policy on the promotion of the Chinese language within Tanzania. The objective is to delve into the evolution of Tanzania’s language policy across different eras, understand the factors influencing language policy in Tanzania, and analyze how the present Tanzanian language policy affects the dissemination of the Chinese language. The results reveal that Tanzania’s current language policy has both positive and negative effects on the promotion of the Chinese language within the country. Based on the research findings, the authors propose strategies to further enhance the teaching of the Chinese language in Tanzania.
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