From descriptive linguistics to applied linguistics in Côte d'Ivoire: analysis andproposals

۷۰/ Revue des Études de la Langue Française, Cinquième année, N° ۸, Printemps-Été ۲۰۱۳ From descriptive linguistics to applied linguistics in Côte d'Ivoire: analysis and proposals Kouadio, Pierre Adou Kouakou Félix Houphouët Boigny Abidjan-Cocody University, Côte d’Ivoire Institute of Applied Linguistics & Department of Language Sciences [e-mail] Received: ۱۱.۱.۲۰۱۳ Accepted: ۱۴.۸.۲۰۱۳ This article aims at making a critical analysis of the implementation of Applied Linguistics in Côte d'Ivoire. In Africa, despite the existence of numerous linguistic research institutes and a considerable amount of work description in African linguistics and / or French, the results that were expected are not yet satisfactory. This is the case with the promotion of French language at the expense of local languages which are already sufficiently described to be taught and promoted. We continue to witness the lowering of French among learners. It was also felt that research in linguistics consists solely of description. Scientific research whose results do not serve the community is a fruitless search. Ivorian Linguistic research does not escape this reality. There is a linguistic description without application and without benefit to the various communities to which it relates. In this analysis, we will first of all be discussing the state of implementation of Applied Linguistics in Côte d'Ivoire, then we will give what could be the reasons for what can be called the crisis of Applied Linguistics and finally propose some solutions for a proper implementation of the results achieved by the description. Keywords: Descriptive linguistics, Applied linguistics, Côte d’Ivoire, Analysis, Proposals

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Descriptive linguistics , Applied Linguistics , Côte d’Ivoire , analysis , Proposals