Number 29 (1980)

Originally published as:   Notes on Literacy. Number 29 (1980). Dallas: Summer Institute of Linguistics. © 1980 Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc.

Complete Table of Contents

Neurolinguistic implications of bilingualism in second language teaching of adults, by Mark Jones

0. Introduction

1. Elements of study

2. Conclusion

Back Matter

References

Methods of teaching reading for preliterate cultures, by Shirley Peet

0. Introduction

1. Methods of teaching beginning reading

A. Phonic methods

B. Global methods

C. Perceptual approach

D. Linguistic methods

E. Montessori

F. Freire

2. Conclusion: Integration of methods

Back Matter

References

Branch literacy program planning ^*, by Kathleen Bosscher

0. Introduction

1. Rationale for the branch plan

2. Considerations in planning

3. The Philippine branch literacy plan

Objective 1: Obtain baseline data from literacy surveys and establish a monitoring system of literature distribution for 32--40 language projects

Objective 2: Design four model programs

Objective 3: Design and initiate 20 to 25 specific literacy programs

Objective 4: Operate and document 8 to 10 specific programs through the first two cycles

Objective 5: Train 8 literacy program consultants

Objective 6: Train six literacy materials consultants

Objective 7: Train one literacy coordinator

4. Conclusion

Back Matter

Appendix

Chart I

Chart II

Chart II

The consideration of non-Roman orthographies in literacy programs, by Peter Unseth

1. Introduction

1.1. Definition

1.2. Relevant geographic areas

2. Criteria in considering an NRO

2.1. Acceptance by the government

2.2. Acceptability to the people

2.3. Suitability as a bridge to the national language

2.4. Suitability for printing and typing

2.5. Ease of learning

2.6. Ability to represent the phonemes of a language

2.7. Existing orthographies

3. Application

Back Matter

References

Do's and don'ts of prereading, by Douglas Trick

1. Introduction

2. Body

2.1. “Do's”

2.2. “Don'ts”

3. Conclusion

Back Matter

Appendix

References