Characterizing Literacy
A Study of Western and Indian Literacy Experiences
- R Narasimhan - CMC National Fellow in Information Technology, Bangalore
© 2004 | 276 pages | SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd
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.
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
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