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Peer reviewedSrivastava, R. N. – Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 1989
An analysis is provided of the belief that theories developed about literacy within different academic disciplines and development campaigns have been built around contradictory assumptions. The conclusion is made that research is needed in order to make literacy instruction more functional in adult literacy programs. (109 references) (GLR)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Applied Linguistics, Concept Formation, Functional Literacy
Bowers, John – Media in Education and Development, 1983
Defines the meaning of literacy and other related terms and then examines the relationship between literacy and both social and economic development. The role of communications and the use of different types of media in literacy education are also discussed. (EAO)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Communications, Definitions, Developing Nations
