Gwyther-Jones 1971

Gwyther-Jones 1971

Reference
	Gwyther-Jones, Roy E. 1971. "Vernacular literacy: Bridge to a national language." Kivung. Interest level: lay specialist.

Summary

Discusses the problem of mass illiteracy among adults in Papua New Guinea. Does not deny the value of using modern technology in developing nations. Speaks out for traditional literacy in the face of opposition that says literacy is no longer necessary to bring developing nations through to development. Discusses the involvement of government and missions in providing adult education. Also discusses importance of considering the motivation factor when planning a literacy program and producing literacy materials.

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Bibliography module: Gwyther-Jones 1971
In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): G
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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