Number 55 (July 1988)

Originally published as:   Notes on Literacy. Number 55 (July 1988). Dallas: Summer Institute of Linguistics. © 1988 Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc.

Complete Table of Contents

Magic markers, by Kathleen Bosscher

1. Background

2. Introduction

3. The process

4. Looking back

5. A later perspective

6. The magic in the markers

A consideration of Kelman's concept of “sentimental” versus “instrumental” use of language as it applies to the retention of vernacular literacy, by Marilyn G. Henne

1. Introduction

2. Kelman's concepts of “sentimental” and “instrumental” language use

3. Vernacular literacy in Guatemala, Central America

3.1. The language situation

3.2. Geography and demography

3.3. History

3.4. Socioeconomics

3.5. Politics and government

3.6. Religion

3.7. Education

3.8. Culture

3.9. The Mayan Writers Association

4. Conclusions

Back Matter

References

Vernacular literacy, English as a language of wider communication, and language shift in American Samoa ^*, by Thom Huebner

Introduction

The current situation

The context for and consequences of vernacular literacy

The introduction of English as a language of wider communication

The spread of English as a mother tongue

Implications for educators

Back Matter

References

Literacy amongst the Machiguenga: A case study, by Patricia M. Davis

1. Historical background

2. The acceptance of literacy

3. Trends

4. Conclusions