Number 27 (1979)

Originally published as:   Notes on Literacy. Number 27 (1979). Dallas: Summer Institute of Linguistics. © 1979 Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc.

Complete Table of Contents

Motivation toward literacy for the Tolpan, by Margaret Lynn Dennis

1. Motivation for reading in a preliterate society

2. Relevant aspects of motivation theory

3. The Yessan-Mayo movement toward literateness

4. Specific methods to promote motivation

5. Motivating factors present in Tolpan society

Back Matter

References

Utilising existing social structures for literacy programmes, by Pat Herbert

Background

1. Kinship system

2. Seasonal cycle of work system

3. Residential groups' system

4. Kinship links between villages

5. Community work projects

6. Conformity in dress

Summary

The problem of transition, by Georgetta MacDonald

Introduction

Factors to be considered in transition

SIL and problems of transition (editor's summary)

Back Matter

References

Items considered in assessing literacy situations in North America branch, by Constance Naish

Local citizen involvement in the Limos Literacy Project: How we tried and failed, by Kathleen Bosscher

Introduction

Situation

Program: Phase I

Evaluation: Phase I

Program: Phase II

Evaluation: Phase II

Conclusion

Postscript