Lecture: Is the Igbo Language in Danger of Extinction?
Location
Shami Chakrabarti Lecture Theatre, Oxford Brookes University
The Oxford Igbo Union is holding its annual lecture at Oxford Brookes on 26 August 2017. The theme of the lecture: Is Igbo Language in Danger of Extinction?
It will look at:
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The reasons why Igbo language is in decline;
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What efforts are currently being made to keep it;
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What needs to be done in the future to ensure the continuation of the language?
Speakers:
Dr Androula Yiakoumetti – Senior Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University
Prof. Kate Omenugha – Commissioner for Education, Anambra State
Kanayo Akabuike – President of OADC UK & Ireland