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Language Policy Development in Colonial Ceylon(Sri Lanka) is a comprehensive historical study that examines the formulation and implementation of language policies during the colonial era in Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. Dr. Don U.W. Wickrama provides scholarly insights into how colonial authorities approached linguistic governance and the profound impact these policies had on the island’s cultural and educational landscape.
The book traces the evolution of language policies from the early stages of colonization through to the later colonial period, analyzing the motivations behind policy decisions and their consequences for local populations. It explores the tension between preserving indigenous languages and the imposition of colonial linguistic frameworks, offering valuable perspectives on postcolonial language politics in South Asia.
This work is essential for students and scholars interested in colonial history, language policy studies, postcolonial studies, and Sri Lankan history, providing detailed documentation of a crucial aspect of Ceylon’s historical development.
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