The Norwegian Mission’s Literacy Work in Colonial and Independent Madagascar
Author | : Ellen Vea Rosnes |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 185 |
Release | : 2018-12-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781351730792 |
ISBN-13 | : 1351730797 |
Rating | : 4/5 (797 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Norwegian Mission’s Literacy Work in Colonial and Independent Madagascar written by Ellen Vea Rosnes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering an original historical perspective on literacy work in Africa, this book examines the role of the Norwegian Lutheran mission in Madagascar and sheds light on the motivations that drove colonizing powers’ literacy work. Focusing on both colonial and independent Madagascar, Rosnes examines how literacy practices were facilitated through mission schools and the impact on the reading and writing skills to Malagasy children and youth. Analysing how literacy work influenced identity formation and power relations in the Malagasy society, the author offers new insights into the field of language and education in Africa.