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| Performing the Adowa Dance |
It all joy and excitement when the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) College of Languages
Education (CoLANGE) observed the 2018 International Mother Language
Day (IMLD) festivity at the Ajumako Campus with rich Ghanaian cultural displays
and speeches.
The event which took place on Wednesday 21st
February, 2018 was held under the theme “Preserving Linguistic Diversity and
Promoting Multilingualism to Support the SDGs”.
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| Prof. Anyidoho delivering the Keynote Address |
In her keynote address, a former lecturer of Linguistics at the
University of Ghana (UG), Prof. Akosua Anyidoho expressed delight to be a part
of the celebration. Explaining multilingualism and linguistic diversity, Prof.
Anyidoho said multilingualism was a state of many languages therefore there was
the need to embrace diversity in culture and languages. She added that language
encompasses a complex implication for identity.
“Identity is not all about what one wears and eats but it
goes deeper than that. It provides the well-being of individuals and it also
provides their mark for success. Identity is very vital in everything that we
do. Thus, it is important for communication and social integration.” She said.
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| Prof. Nsoh giving the Welcome Address |
The Principal of CoLANGE, Prof. Ephraim Avea Nsoh cautioned
Ghanaians to desist from the habit of mocking students who study Ghanaian
languages and cultures at the tertiary level. He however encouraged every
student of CoLANGE to be proud and also urged them to create awareness anytime
21st February approaches.
“This day is a very important day for us. It is a day to tell
us to begin to rethink our culture and language. A day to rethink our own
identity and what we stand for as an institution, individuals and people
offering Ghanaian languages. It is an important day that we need to create
awareness amongst ourselves in trying to understand that there is the need to
coexist as groups, institutions, languages and cultures, community, political
parties and all other groupings whether social, political or religion.” The
Principal said.
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| Dr. Owu-Ewie telling the Purpose of Gathering |
The Dean of the Faculty of Ghanaian Languages Education
(FGLE), CoLANGE, Dr. Charles Owu-Ewie lambasted students for showing up late
and advised them to refrain from the act as they are being trained to become
responsible and time conscious teachers and professionals.
“One thing that we need to do as a Faculty and as students is
to be strong advocates of Language of Education in Ghana. We cannot sit down
and let people do the advocacy for us. Therefore, we have to do it ourselves
and let people know.” Dr. Owu-Ewie said.
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| Mr. Andrews Quaye, a representative from the Ministry of Education |
In a speech delivered on behalf of the Deputy Minister of
Education, Mr. Andrews Quaye (a representative from the Ministry of Education)
indicated that Ghana was committed to the United Nation’s (UN) Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) 4/7 which promotes the concept of global citizenship
while recognising cultural diversity and culture’s contribution towards
sustainable development.
There were exuberant cultural displays and pleasurable poetry
recitals from the Departments of Gur-Gonja Education, Ewe Education, Akan-Nzema
Education and Ga-Dangme Education.
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| A student introducing Prof. Anyidoho with drum language |
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| Performance from the Dept. of Ga-Dangme Education |
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| Performance from the Dept. of Ewe Education |
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| Performance from the Dept. of Akan-Nzema Education |
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| Performance from the Dept. of Gur-Gonja Education |
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| A student of the Dept. of Akan-Nzema Education reciting a poem |
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| A student of the Dept. of Ewe Education performing |
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| Poetry recital in Ga |
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