Hampton 1989

Hampton 1989

Reference
	Hampton, Roberta S. 1989. "Using insights from the naive literate as a tool in the linguist's bag." Notes on Literacy. Interest level: lay specialist.

Summary
	Has different approach to orthography in that potential use must be considered. Orthography design will accommodate creative writing if orthography is easy and uncomplicated to write. Also briefly discusses effects of transferring a nonmother tongue phonology base onto the mother tongue.

Evaluation
	Is interesting and refreshing to read. Focus is quite distinct from traditional orthography questions. Is quite useful and insightful.

Context for this page:

Bibliography module: Hampton 1989
In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): H
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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