Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2026)

View Issue TOC

Language Policy and Education in Multilingual Senegal: A Theoretical Framework

Saliou Sene, Université Gaston Berger (UGB), Saint-Louis Mory Diop, Institut Pasteur de Dakar Touba Ngom, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Institut Pasteur de Dakar
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18704639
Published: November 21, 2000

Abstract

Language policy in Senegal plays a crucial role in education, given its multilingual setting where Wolof, Pulaar, Serer, and Diola are also recognised languages alongside French. A qualitative content analysis of official language policy documents and secondary data from educational research studies. The theoretical framework highlights the challenges and opportunities in balancing linguistic diversity within Senegalese education systems. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies assessing long-term impacts of language policies on educational performance and student outcomes.

Full Text:

Read the Full Article

The HTML galley is loaded below for inline reading and better discovery.

How to Cite

Saliou Sene, Mory Diop, Touba Ngom (2000). Language Policy and Education in Multilingual Senegal: A Theoretical Framework. African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance, Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2026). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18704639

Keywords

African GeographyMultilingualismEthnographyDiscourse AnalysisSociolinguisticsHeritage LanguagesEducation Policy

Research Snapshot

Desktop reading view
Language
EN
Formats
HTML + PDF
Publication Track
Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2026)
Current Journal
African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance

References