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Author: Miriam Ayafor
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Imprint: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Edition: Unabridged edition
Dimensions:
Width: 14.80cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 21.20cm
Weight: 0.431kg
ISBN: 9781443872690
ISBN 10: 1443872695
Pages: 195
Publication Date: 13 March 2015
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Faced with English language competence problems of Cameroon Learners of English, Miriam Ayafor undertakes an insightful systematic error analysis of their English language performance which indicates that there is a grammar problem that undermines effective competence-performance interaction proficiency. Remediation, according to the author, will require an appropriate pedagogic methodology predicated on, inter alia, 'the teaching of grammar rules followed by corrections'. This bold position is patently at variance with the principal tenets of the popular communicative competence approach, but is informed by putative empirical evidence from the study. While there may be no guarantee of unanimity with respect to all aspects of proposals made, the work, by virtue of the importance of the thematic and seriousness of purpose, makes compelling reading for all language teachers and specialists in Applied Linguistics. Professor Beban Sammy Chumbow Emeritus Professor of Language and Linguistics The uniqueness of this must-read lies in the scientific rigour with which Dr Miriam Ayafor captures and unmasks the dismal competences and performances of Cameroonian speakers of English. She integrates modern and traditional theories and practices in highlighting 'The Grammar Problem in Higher Education in Cameroon'. This is a longitudinal study that assiduously, pithily and inter-disciplinarily diagnoses, treats and assesses the fallen standard of English in Cameroon and beyond within the framework of 'New Englishes'. It should be the companion of any conscientious educational policy maker, scholar, researcher, student, English language teacher, English language teacher trainers and the public at large. Dr Carlous Muluh Nkwetisama Head of the Department of English, University of Maroua, Cameroon
Author Information
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.
