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Direct linkFleischmann Schwarz, Christina Tamaa; Nick, I. M. – Current Issues in Language Planning, 2018
In January 1982, the Republic of Seychelles became the first country to make its Creole, Seselwa, an official medium of instruction in its multilingual education system. Overall, this innovative language policy has positively affected student levels of personal motivation and academic success. Nevertheless, the nation's continued use of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Case Studies, Teacher Attitudes, Creoles
Peer reviewedLaversuch, Iman Makeba – Current Issues in Language Planning, 2008
In 1976, the Seychelles government made Creole its third official language, alongside French and English. Although Creole is the native language for most Seychellois, this language policy change has remained contentious. While some have hailed it as essential to democracy, others have condemned it for widening the nation's socioeconomic divide.…
Descriptors: Language Planning, Creoles, Democracy, Official Languages
