Looking beyond tomorrow to day in language, literature and culture: A reflection

Abstract

Technology is life, life is technology. Technology is a driver of change in every human society, and it is an incontrovertible fact that the only thing constant in life is change. This change is a function of innovation and dynamism driven by technology in all spheres of human endeavors. The purpose of this study is to draw attention to the impact of technologies in knowledge production and distribution in Africa by reflecting on the thoughts, opinions, and scholarly projections of the place of innovation and dynamism in language, linguistics, literature, and culture from an African perspective in a changing world. The study employed descriptive method which involves a review of experts’ opinions in language, literature, linguistics, and culture in conferences, debates, convocation lectures, lecture series, and symposia in Africa and the diaspora Findings revealed that for the English language teacher, the African language teacher, the broadcaster and the teacher of literature to be relevant, they must be part of the tools of innovation and dynamism driven by technologies in this world of artificial intelligence. The study concludes that African scholars must prioritize technologies in the teaching and learning process especially in tertiary institutions. It is, therefore, suggested that African governments invest more in education particularly in the area of technology. Curriculum developers must also take conscious and proactive measures to decolonize our education and epistemologies as Africans, especially in tertiary institutions and imbibe the idea of blending technology with our knowledge production system as Africans.