Kate Spowage, Language as statecraft: ‘Global English’ and the politics of language in Rwanda . New York: Routledge, 2024. Pp. 230. | Synapse
February 11, 2026
Kate Spowage, Language as statecraft: ‘Global English’ and the politics of language in Rwanda . New York: Routledge, 2024. Pp. 230.
Key Points
This research explores the intersection of language and politics in Rwanda, particularly through the lens of Global English.
Qualitative analysis of language use in political contexts
Examination of historical and contemporary political discourse
Case studies on the impact of language policy
Identifies language as a key tool in state governance
Demonstrates the influence of Global English on national identity
Highlights tensions between local languages and Global English in Rwanda
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