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Characterizing Literacy
A Study of Western and Indian Literacy Experiences
First Edition
- R Narasimhan - CMC National Fellow in Information Technology, Bangalore
March 2004 | 200 pages | SAGE India
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
PART TWO: CHARACTERIZING LITERACY
The Literacy Hypothesis and Criticisms
Characterizing Literacy
Characterizing Literacy
Considerations
PART THREE: THW ORAL DIMENSION IN INDIAN TRADITION
The Vedic Tradition
Performing Arts
Folk Practices and Craft Skills
Appendix to Chapter 3
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
Appendix to Chapter 4
PART FIVE: OPEN PROBLEMS: INDIAN PERSPECTIVE
Institutionalization of Literacy Practices
Literacy and the Instructional Process
Promoting Literacy Studies in India