This development is complemented by ongoing efforts to build deeper cultural ties, such as Chinese cultural troupes visiting Ethiopia and Chinese restaurants opening in the country. The establishment of institutions like the Confucius Institute in Ethiopia, where Chinese language and culture are taught,...
At first glance, the term "heritage language" as applied in North America and Europe does not appear to relate directly to the postcolonial multilingual scenario in South Africa. Here the term "heritage languages" is applied narrowly to languages not declared official languages, such as minority ...
Shifting to a more specific example of Africa-China collaboration, Dr. Demissie discussed the evolution of Ethiopia-China relations. While the diplomatic ties between the two countries began in the 1970s with a focus on political matters, the relationship has transformed significantly over the years...
Basically, this vision has the power to bring role players and stakeholders to the table, to speak one language as they engage the cause of city transformation. Book Download Order the book from Amazon by following this link. Alternatively, you can download the PDF version here. Video & Podca...
Often, intense contact between big and small languages leads to a new mixture-for example, Sheng in Keny a and Tsotsitaal in South Africa. In other cases, such language contact results in a new localized dialect(方言). As linguist Peter Trudgill argues, this can also hold a highly local ...
Often, intense contact between big and small languages leads to a new mixture-for example, Sheng in Keny a and Tsotsitaal in South Africa. In other cases, such language contact results in a new localized dialect(方言). As linguist Peter Trudgill argues, this can also hold a highly local ...
In her Dhaka, Bangladesh–based practice,Marina Tabassumseeks to create a language of architecture that’s simultaneouslycontemporaryyet rooted to its place. One of the first buildings she undertook after establishing her own practice in 2005—the Bait Ur Rouf Mosque in her own city—won an Aga ...
in the semi-arid savannas of southern Africa during the region’s dry season21. As water levels decline throughout the landscape, aggregations of consumers seeking water result in a cascade of ecological interactions22,23. Likewise, animals track ‘resources waves’ in which resources increase ...
Despite the growing importance of farmed fish for contemporary economies, the origins of aquaculture are poorly known. Although it is widely assumed that fish domestication began much later than the domestication of land animals, the evidence is largely
Write down your destination just in case. The most important thing is to not panic. If you can, take a seat and take some slow breathes. Strangers are generally nice and helpful so, if it's safe to do so, ask for directions. If you don't speak the language you can show them the...