Characterizing Literacy
A Study of Western and Indian Literacy Experiences
1st Edition
Published on 10. February 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-0-7619-9829-7 (ISBN)
Description
Literacy has always been considered a pre-requisite for a modernizing society. The bases of this belief, and its full ramifications, however, have not been adequately researched in the Indian context. The book raises some crucial issues attached integrally with literacy-modernization thesis and makes a case for broader and deeper Indian studies in the field, involving interdisciplinary talent and methods.
More details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
237 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7619-9829-7 (9780761998297)
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Content
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
Literacy Studies
A Brief Summary
Criticisms
The Book
PART TWO: CHARACTERIZING LITERACY
The Literacy Hypothesis and Criticisms
Characterizing Literacy
Some General Considerations
Characterizing Literacy
Cognitive
Considerations
PART THREE: THW ORAL DIMENSION IN INDIAN TRADITION
The Vedic Tradition
Performing Arts
Tabla Playing
Folk Practices and Craft Skills
Appendix to Chapter 3
Orality and Literacy of the Vedas
PART FOUR: LITERACY AND SCHOOLING
Testing the Language Skills of School Children
The Role of Reflective Thinking in Education
The Two Roles of Language
Strengthening Discourse Skills
A Preparation for Literacy
Appendix to Chapter 4
Details of Language Tests Administered to Grade 5 - Version 1
Details of Language Tests Administered to Grade 5 - Version 2
Details of Language Tests Administered to Grade 10
PART FIVE: OPEN PROBLEMS: INDIAN PERSPECTIVE
Institutionalization of Literacy Practices
Literacy and the Instructional Process
Promoting Literacy Studies in India
Literacy Studies
A Brief Summary
Criticisms
The Book
PART TWO: CHARACTERIZING LITERACY
The Literacy Hypothesis and Criticisms
Characterizing Literacy
Some General Considerations
Characterizing Literacy
Cognitive
Considerations
PART THREE: THW ORAL DIMENSION IN INDIAN TRADITION
The Vedic Tradition
Performing Arts
Tabla Playing
Folk Practices and Craft Skills
Appendix to Chapter 3
Orality and Literacy of the Vedas
PART FOUR: LITERACY AND SCHOOLING
Testing the Language Skills of School Children
The Role of Reflective Thinking in Education
The Two Roles of Language
Strengthening Discourse Skills
A Preparation for Literacy
Appendix to Chapter 4
Details of Language Tests Administered to Grade 5 - Version 1
Details of Language Tests Administered to Grade 5 - Version 2
Details of Language Tests Administered to Grade 10
PART FIVE: OPEN PROBLEMS: INDIAN PERSPECTIVE
Institutionalization of Literacy Practices
Literacy and the Instructional Process
Promoting Literacy Studies in India