Number 33 (1981)

Originally published as:   Notes on Literacy. Number 33 (1981). Dallas: Summer Institute of Linguistics. © 1981 Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc.

Complete Table of Contents

The distinction between literate and letterate: Some practical suggestions in regard to the development of an experience based literacy program, by Wallace R. Walker

0. Introduction

1. Literacy defined

2. Letteracy defined

3. Cultural learning styles

4. Literate and letterate reviewed

5. Conclusion

Back Matter

References

Some sociolinguistic considerations in orthography design, by Frances L. Gralow

0. Introduction: Importance of sociolinguistic considerations

1. Problem: Failure to consider sociolinguistics in Coreguaje

2. Proposal: How to correct the problem

3. Summary

Back Matter

References

Motivational factors affecting Chuj literacy ^*, by Kenneth L. Williams

0. Introduction

1. Phase I (1960--1963)

2. Phase II (1964--1967)

3. Phase III (1969--1970)

4. Phase IV (1971--1980)

5. Conclusion

A newspaper for the Guahibos, by Riena W. Kondo

1. The people

2. Land and literacy

3. Their own newspaper

4. The need for a grant

5. Conclusion

Guahibos develop new literary forms, by Riena W. Kondo

0. Introduction

1. Poetry

2. Just-so stories as models

3. Drama

4. Riddles

5. Guahibo literature

6. Conclusions

Chafil Cheucarama, jungle artist, named Panama's best illustrator ^*, by Betty Blair