ABSTRACT
Over the years there have been a good number of conferences on the use of indigenous languages as media of instruction in schools in Africa. In virtually all cases, the conclusion arrived at has included statements to the effect that there are great educational, cultural and social advantages in learning in our own languages. In yet another seminar convened to review the present and future role of African languages in the educational process in African countries, it is natural to expect that the discussion will centre around the study and use of the languages. It must be pointed out that the number of highly-placed and influential people who subscribe to the first four opinions expressed above is very substantial indeed and the conviction with which they hold them is very deep-rooted. Linguistic Imperialism is a sociolinguistic phenomenon with very marked psychological effects.
