Book Description: Language Learning, Power, Race, and Identity: White Men, Black Language Liz Johanson Botha July 2, 2015 Pages: Summary: In "Language Learning, Power, Race, and Identity: White Men, Black Language [Insert Author's Name] delves into the intricate dynamics of language acquisition, identity formation, and power structures within the context of colonialism and apartheid in South Africa. Through an in-depth examination of the experiences of four white South Africans who learned isiXhosa during the apartheid era, this book challenges traditional notions of language learning and highlights the significance of understanding the inverse relationship between power and language acquisition. The author explores how these individuals' life histories, relationships, and identities were shaped by their engagement with isiXhosa, revealing insights into the complex interplay of language, race, and power in South Africa's tumultuous history. This thought-provoking work will appeal to researchers interested in language acquisition, narrative, identity studies, and South African history, multilingualism, and race studies. Plot: The book begins by setting the stage for the historical and social context of apartheid South Africa, where the dominant white population wielded immense power over the colonized black population.

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