Number 18 (1975)

Originally published as:   Notes on Literacy. Number 18 (1975). Dallas: Summer Institute of Linguistics. © 1975 Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc.

Complete Table of Contents

An experimental project for production of reading material in a preliterate society ^*, by Margaret M. Wendell

0. Introduction

1. Problem

2. Search for solution

3. Basic theory

4. Methodology

5. Testing phase

6. Results noted

Writer-training workshops ^*, by Margaret M. Wendell

0. Introduction

1. Types of workshops with respect to the number of languages involved

2. Workshop participants

3. Selection of participants

4. Objectives of the workshop

5. Methodology

6. Topics for discussion sessions

7. Field trips

8. Suggested writing assignments

9. Equipment needed for a workshop

10. Closing program

Back Matter

Appendixes

Appendix A: Steps in making a book (compiled by Robert Koops)

Appendix B: Format of a booklet

Appendix C: Village news sheets (discussion guide)

Appendix D: A strategic plan of operation to produce the maximum sales in the most economic manner

Appendix E: Example of making a story from a well-known custom

Appendix F: Official Institute of Linguistics stationery

Appendix G: Background information regarding WRIT

Psycholinguistic reaction and the teaching of vowel length, by Ernest W. Lee

Radio and tape recordings in a literacy program, by Sarah C. Gudschinsky

Marketing principles for SIL (selected excerpts) ^*, by Keith Sayers