Espas Ayisyen Toulouse

Caribbean   creolophone dilemma  by Dr. Ardain Isma In addressing   the language problem facing Caribbean creolophone writers,  Ardain Isma  (left)  considers  the cases of Edouard Glissant and René Depestre Language, one of the most powerful emblems of social behavior, has always been the best instrument to demonstrate cognitive strength. In this era of global economy, information technology, and the tough competition facing those who are struggling to succeed in the job market, being bilingual or multilingual may very well give someone an edge, as the more languages a person can master, the better his chances at succeeding in an ever increasing diverse world. In the field of Sociolinguistics, experts agree that very often people are judged by the kind of language they speak and how they speak it.  It is not surprising, even astonishing, to find out that someone’s “background, character, and intentions are based simply upon the person’s language,...