Literacy : an introduction to the ecology of written language

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Literacy : an introduction to the ecology of written language

David Barton

Blackwell, 1994

  • : alk. paper
  • : pbk. : alk. paper

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [230]-243) and index

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: alk. paper ISBN 9780631190899

Description

This work provides a general introduction to the new emerging field of literacy studies. It aims to bring recent developments together in a coherent manner, by showing how new research has contributed to the understanding of literacy practices and to the uses of literacy in everyday life. The book explores the competing definitions of literacy in contemporary society, and examines the theories of language and of learning which underpin new views of literacy. The book is intended as an introduction to literacy studies for the student or general reader, but it should also be of use to specialists in one area of study who wish to understand the significance of other areas of literacy studies for their own work.

Table of Contents

1. An Integrated Approach to Literacy. 2. Talking About Literacy. 3. The Social Basis of Literacy. 4. Literacy Embedded in Language. 5. Languages and Literacies. 6. Configurations of Language. 7. Writing Systems and Other Notations. 8. Points in History. 9. The Roots of Literacy. 10. Emergent Literacy. 11. Public Definitions of Literacy. 12. School Practices. 13. Adults and World Literacy. 14. Some Implications of an Ecological View.
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: pbk. : alk. paper ISBN 9780631190912

Description

This is a general introduction to the emerging field of literacy studies. It brings together recent developments in the study of reading and writing from a variety of disciplines in a coherent manner, by showing how new research has contributed to our understanding of literacy practices in a range of settings. The book explores the competing definitions of literacy in contemporary society, and examines the theories of language and learning which underpin new views of literacy.The book is intended as an introduction to literacy studies for the student or general reader, but it will also be invaluable to specialists in one area of study who wish to understand the significance of other areas of literacy studies for their own work.

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. An Integrated Approach to Literacy. 2. Talking About Literacy. 3. The Social Basis of Literacy. 4. Literacy Embedded in Language. 5. Languages and Literacies. 6. Configurations of Language. 7. Writing Systems and Other Notations. 8. Points in History. 9. The Roots of Literacy. 10. Emergent Literacy. 11. Public Definitions of Literacy. 12. School Practices. 13. Adults and World Literacy. 14. Some Implications of an Ecological View. Notes. References. Index.

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