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Download full textHarman, David – 1984
The elimination of adult functional illiteracy has been declared a national priority. More than the ability to decipher a given text, functional literacy means the practical application of literacy skills to life in a particular society or group. But this in turn demands that the individual have enough prior knowledge of the surrounding culture…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Cultural Context
