Characterizing Literacy - A Study of Western and Indian Literacy Experiences

Klappentext Literacy has always been considered a pre-requisite for a modernizing society. The bases of this belief! and its full ramifications! however! have not been adequately researched in the Indian context. The book raises some crucial issues attached integrally with literacy-modernization thesis and makes a case for broader and deeper Indian studies in the field! involving interdisciplinary talent and methods. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART ONE: INTRODUCTIONLiteracy Studies A Brief Summary Criticisms The BookPART TWO: CHARACTERIZING LITERACYThe Literacy Hypothesis and CriticismsCharacterizing Literacy Some General ConsiderationsCharacterizing Literacy CognitiveConsiderationsPART THREE: THW ORAL DIMENSION IN INDIAN TRADITIONThe Vedic TraditionPerforming Arts Tabla PlayingFolk Practices and Craft SkillsAppendix to Chapter 3 Orality and Literacy of the VedasPART FOUR: LITERACY AND SCHOOLINGTesting the Language Skills of School ChildrenThe Role of Reflective Thinking in EducationThe Two Roles of LanguageStrengthening Discourse Skills A Preparation for LiteracyAppendix to Chapter 4 Details of Language Tests Administered to Grade 5 - Version 1 Details of Language Tests Administered to Grade 5 - Version 2 Details of Language Tests Administered to Grade 10PART FIVE: OPEN PROBLEMS: INDIAN PERSPECTIVEInstitutionalization of Literacy PracticesLiteracy and the Instructional ProcessPromoting Literacy Studies in India

Product details

• Authors: R. Narasimhan, Rangaswamy Narasimhan
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.02.2004
• EAN: 9780761998297
• ISBN: 978-0-7619-9829-7
• No. of pages: 276
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics