Africans learn to be French;: A review of educational activities in the seven federated colonies of French West Africa, based upon a tour of French West Africa and Algiers undertaken in 1935,
Africans Learn to Be French is a comprehensive review of educational activities across the seven federated colonies of French West Africa. Authored by William Bryant Mumford following his 1935 tour of the region and Algiers, the book examines colonial efforts to instill French culture and language in African communities through structured schooling programs.
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William Bryant Mumford's book provides a detailed review of educational initiatives in French West Africa during the colonial period. Based on his personal tour in 1935, it covers the seven federated colonies and extends to observations in Algiers.
The work focuses on the efforts to teach French language, customs, and values to African populations, highlighting the structure and impact of these programs.
Mumford's firsthand account offers insights into the colonial education system's goals and implementations, reflecting the era's intercultural dynamics.
This historical document serves as a valuable resource for understanding early 20th-century educational policies in French colonial territories.
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