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Van Dyken 1988

 
Reference
 

Van Dyken, Julia R. 1988. "The role of literacy in development." Notes on Literacy 53:1–22. Interest level: general.

Summary
 

Provides framework for discussion concerning the role of SIL's literacy work as it relates to national and international development. Discusses current expectations of governments and secular literacy specialists in general concerning literacy work.

 

Notes recent reports from UNESCO and others, linking literacy inseparably to social development and political interaction. Gives three examples of SIL programs that sought to incorporate development programs with literacy.


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