The Grammar Problem in Higher Education in Cameroon: Assessing Written Standard English Among Undergraduates of the Department of English at the University of Yaounde 1 - Couverture rigide

Ayafor, Miriam

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1443872695 ISBN 13 : 9781443872690

Editeur : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

This book describes the English grammar weaknesses manifested in the written work of young Cameroonians in tertiary education. It identifies the areas where the problems are most acute, seeks the reasons for such low grammar competences, and suggests possible solutions to the problems. The Error Analysis Approach suggested by authors like S.P. Corder and J.C. Richards was used to carry out the study. The book will be of interest to all L2 learners and teachers of English, to language policy makers of L2 English, and to all those who wish to see that Standard British English is preserved to a greater extent in English-speaking places outside Britain, despite the on-going indigenisation of this global language.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dr Miriam Ayafor received a BA degree from Yaoundé University, an MA from Leeds University, and a PhD from Ulster University. She is presently full-time Senior Lecturer of English Language and Sociolinguistics in the University of Yaounde 1, Cameroon. She is interested in research into the falling standards of English, literacy problems among young educated people, and Pidgins and Creoles.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1443872695
• ISBN 13: 9781443872690
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 195
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible