Download or read book Language and Literacy in Uganda written by Kate Parry and published by Fountain Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uganda's linguistic situation is complex. These papers from two conferences at Makerere University present a coherent and current picture. The book is divided into five parts: an overview of language and literacy issues in both Ugandan and international contexts; the issue of language for national communication; the role of local language in the education system; national policies and practices in teaching literacy and literature; and ways of encouraging a reading culture in Uganda.