Table of Contents:

Chapter 1

: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Scope and Limitations
1.6 Research Methodology
1.7 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

: Historical Context of French Linguistic Influence in Africa
2.1 French Colonial Expansion in Africa
2.2 Language Policies and Practices during Colonization
2.3 Linguistic Contact and Language Shift Dynamics
2.4 Indigenous Response to French Linguistic Influence
2.5 Impact of Independence Movements on Language Dynamics
2.6 Summary and Synthesis

Chapter 3

: Sociolinguistic Analysis of French Borrowings in African Languages
3.1 Types and Patterns of Linguistic Borrowings
3.2 Factors Influencing Borrowing Processes
3.3 Linguistic Adaptations and Hybridization
3.4 Language Variation and Register in Borrowed Vocabulary
3.5 Attitudes Towards French Loanwords
3.6 Case Studies of Linguistic Borrowings in Select African Languages
3.7 Conclusion and Implications

Chapter 4

: Language Contact and Identity Formation
4.1 Language Contact and Linguistic Identity
4.2 Language Attitudes and Identity Construction
4.3 Language Ideologies and Power Dynamics
4.4 Code-Switching and Code-Mixing Practices
4.5 Language Maintenance and Shift among Bilingual Communities
4.6 Linguistic Landscape and Symbolic Representation
4.7 Conclusion and Future Directions

Chapter 5

: Language Policy and Planning in Multilingual African Contexts
5.1 Language Policy Frameworks and Implementation Strategies
5.2 Official Language Policies and Linguistic Diversity
5.3 Challenges of Language Standardization and Orthography Development
5.4 Language Education Policies and Practices
5.5 Language Rights and Linguistic Justice
5.6 Indigenous Language Revitalization Efforts
5.7 Conclusion: Towards Linguistic Equity and Inclusive Language Policies