Bergman, R. 1984

Bergman, R. 1984

Reference
	Bergman, Richard. 1984. "Introducing a new alphabet for the Igede language." Notes on Literacy 42:1–5. Interest level: specialist.

Summary
	Was written for Training Across Cultures course at Dallas SIL. Deals with problem in Nigeria concerning multiple orthographies.
	Gives case study of the importance of sociocultural factors. Also gives ideas for resolving orthography disputes as well as telling what pitfalls to avoid. Is based on author's personal experience.

Evaluation
	Is very good and objective evaluation. Honestly presents things done correctly and things done incorrectly by SIL team. Is helpful article for anyone involved in orthography design.

Context for this page:

Bibliography module: Bergman, R. 1984
In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): B
In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
In document collection: Reference materials
In bookshelf: Literacy

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