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Grundin, Hans U. – 1978
Society expects certain levels of literacy from its citizens. In addition, individuals have expectations for their own levels of literacy. In defining functional literacy, there is considerable disagreement over what can be expected of consumers, employees, and taxpayers. Empirical studies in Sweden attempting to establish criteria of functional…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Foreign Countries
