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Afro-Linguistics in Morocco: Policy Implications for the Study of African Language Structures

Mohammed Benaissa, Mohammed 1st University of Oujda Abdelmalek Oulhadj, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Mohammed V University of Rabat Rachid Belkacem, Cadi Ayyad University of Marrakech Ahmed El-Kodsi, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18909530
Published: April 4, 2010

Abstract

Afro-Linguistics is a field within linguistics that studies language families in Africa and their historical development. A qualitative review of existing policies and potential new mechanisms to enhance research funding and institutional support for Afro-Linguistics studies. There is a notable trend towards increased interest in Moroccan Afro-Linguistics but limited structured support from government and academic institutions, particularly regarding language documentation and comparative analysis. Current policy frameworks lack comprehensive support for Afro-Linguistics research, necessitating new mechanisms to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and resource allocation. Develop dedicated funding streams, establish a national database of linguistic resources, and encourage inter-institutional partnerships focused on language conservation and comparative studies.

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Mohammed Benaissa, Abdelmalek Oulhadj, Rachid Belkacem, Ahmed El-Kodsi (2010). Afro-Linguistics in Morocco: Policy Implications for the Study of African Language Structures. Journal of African Folklore and Oral Traditions, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18909530

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African geographyAfroasiatic languageslinguistic typologylanguage documentationcomparative linguisticssociolinguisticshistorical linguistics

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