Over several generations, villagers of Dominica have been shifting from Patwa, an Afro-French creole, to English, the official language. Despite government efforts at Patwa revitalization and cultural heritage tourism, rural caregivers and teachers prohibit children from speaking Patwa in their presence.
A comprehensive and diverse examination of the effects of globalization on languages in Africa, suitable for students and researchers interested in language endangerment and change. It discusses the effects of globalization on languages in Africa.