French Language Politics and Education in Nigeria

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List of Tables
List of Contributors
Acknowledgments
Introduction

Part I: French Language: Policy and Diplomacy Issues

Chapter One: Abacha and French: From Intervention to Interlude?
Tunde Ajiboye (University of Ilorin, Nigeria)
Chapter Two: The Politics of Language Policies in Nigeria: Some Implications for the Teaching and Learning of French
Bayo Isa (University of Ilorin, Nigeria)
Chapter Three: Nigeriaâs Educational Policy on Foreign Language Acquisition: An Albatross to the Teaching and Learning of French
Rasaq Aina Thomas (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Chapter Four: The French Language and Nigeriaâs Geopolitics in West Africa
Margaret Mary Okon (University of Calabar, Nigeria) and Samson Fabian Nzuanke (University of Calabar, Nigeria)
Chapter Five: Re-articulating French as a Language-Based Security Measure in Addressing National Security Challenges in Nigerian Borderlands
Peter Akongfeh Agwu (University French Teachers' Association of Nigeria, Nigeria) and Angela A. Ajimase (University of Calabar, Nigeria)
Chapter Six: The Contribution ofthe French Institute to Disseminating the French Language in Nigeria
Rebecca Alao (University of Regina, Canada) and Michael Akinpelu (University of Regina, Canada)

Part II: French Language in the Nigerian Education System: Trends and Challenges

Chapter Seven: French in Nigerian Universities Today: Examining the Trials of our Times
Tunde Ajiboye (University of Ilorin, Nigeria)
Chapter Eight: The Future of French Language in Nigerian Education: Secondary School Studentsâ Perspectives
Samson Olusola Olatunji (University of Ilorin, Nigeria)
Chapter Nine: The Challenges of French Language Teaching and Learning in Nigeria
Afsat Sanni-Suleiman (University of Ilorin, Nigeria), Ibrahim Adissa Owoo (University of Ilorin, Nigeria), and David Boluwatife Nehemiah (University of Benin, Nigeria)

Part III: French Language Didactics

Chapter Ten: Language Education in Nigeria: A Case for the Integration of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching French
Olushola Adedeji (University of Regina, Canada)and Michael Akinpelu (University of Regina, Canada)
Chapter Eleven: Content Assessment of Selec ted Mobile Apps for Learning French as a Foreign Language in South-West Nigerian Universities
Olukemi Esther Adetuyi-Olu-Francis (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Chapter Twelve: Improving French Education in Nigeria Through the Adoption of Immersion Programs at the Basic Education Level
Michael Akinpelu (University of Regina, Canada) and Olushola Adedeji (University of Regina. Canada)
Chapter Thirteen: Action-oriented Approach in Teaching French as a Foreign Language in Nigerian Secondary Schools
Omotayo Foluke Siwoku-Awi (University of Ilorin, Nigeria) and Julius Olufemi Oyetunde (Redeemers University, Nigeria)
Chapter Fourteen: The Game Pedagogy in Teaching French as a Foreign Language at Crescent School, Lagos
Mudasiru Akanbi Ilupeju (University of Lagos, Nigeria), Mujibat Opeyemi Omotokese (University of Lagos, Nigeria), and Rasaq Babatunde Lasisi (Federal College of Education, Oyo, Nigeria)
Conclusion
Tunde Ajiboye (University of Ilorin, Nigeria) and Michael Akinpelu (University of Regina, Canada)

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