Can literacy lead to development?: A case study in literacy, adult education, and economic development in India

by Uwe Gustafsson

Originally published as:   Gustafsson, Uwe. 1991.Can literacy lead to development? A case study in literacy, adult education, and economic development in India. Dallas: Summer Institute of Linguistics; University of Texas at Arlington. © 1991 Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc.

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Summary

This case study describes a successful literacy and community development project in India. It provides background information on the area and project, details the adult literacy and education program, gives the outcome and impact of the project from 1984-1987, and relates plans for the future. It can serve as a model for linguists and literacy planners involved with adult literacy, functional education, and development, especially among ethnic groups whose languages have never been written or are newly written.

The book is no longer in print.

Front Matter

Front matter

Map of Andhra Pradesh

Glossary

Foreword

Editor's preface

Author's preface

Part 1. Background

Chapter 1: Cultural background

Chapter 2: Educational background

Part II. Development of the program

Chapter 3: Laying the foundation

Chapter 4: Project staff development

Chapter 5: Center development

Chapter 6: Literature and materials development

Chapter 7: Testing and certification

Part III. Project impact 1983--1986

Chapter 8: Project unfolding

Chapter 9: Impact on people

Chapter 10: Success factors

Part IV. The 1988--1990 project expansion phase

Chapter 11: Self-management

Chapter 12: Center expansion

Chapter 13: Self-sufficiency

Chapter 14: Conclusion

Back Matter

Village pictures

Volume summary

References