Oliviero 1982

Oliviero 1982

Reference
	Oliviero, Melanie. 1982.American Indian language policy in the US. Unpublished manuscript. 154 pages; 2 fiche. Location: Dallas SIL Library, Microfiche. Interest level: specialist.

Summary
	Master's thesis by non- SIL person regarding Native American Indian language programs. Focuses on United States' policy and implementation with specific reference to orthographies. Discusses sociocultural factors that have affected acceptance of alphabets and syllabaries. Discusses how these scripts in some cases are preferred over a traditional alphabet.

Evaluation
	Gives good insight into government policy affecting language programs. Although limited to policy in the United States, gives insight into use of non-Roman alphabets, syllabaries, and community acceptance. Provides good, informative reading.

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Bibliography module: Oliviero 1982
In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): O
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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