Ghanaian Languages: An Essential Regulatory Instrument that Promote Culture

Abstract

This investigation examined the Ghanaian language is an essential regulatory instrument that promotes the culture of the Ghanaian people. This is because language is the primary means through which culture is transmitted from one generation to another. The design adapted for this study was descriptive and the approached was qualitative. Fifty (50) participants were interviewed for the investigation.  The participants were drawn from Ashanti region and Bono East region to foster evidential generation. The theory that underpinned the investigation was socio- cultural theory which was propounded by Lev Vygotsky in (1978). The investigation revealed that promotion of Ghanaian language and culture is crucial in today's globalized world, where Western cultural values dominate. The government and other stakeholders have recognized the importance of language as a means of preserving Ghanaian culture and have implemented policies and programs aimed at promoting the use of local languages. The Ghanaian media is increasingly using local languages in programming, such as news and entertainment shows. This has helped to promote the use of local languages among the general population, including the youth. The Ghanaian government has made it mandatory for all public schools to teach and learn local languages, especially in the primary schools.