Alice S. Horning

Literacy Then and Now (eBook, PDF)

A Study of Modern and Contemporary Literacy Practices

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Produktbeschreibung

This book argues that the psycholinguistic nature of literacy is universal and seeks to recouperate late nineteenth and early twentieth century techniques for addressing it. After defining the key terms of this study, the book goes onto survey various types of literacy education in the United States. First, it examples various religious organization and their methods for supporting literacy, focusing on the main religious groups in the United States in the Modern period: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The book then discusses contributions made by NGOs, demonstrating the importance and limitations of reading groups, literary societies, settlement houses, unions, and corporations. Finally, the book examines government managed educational programs in K-12 schools as well as colleges and universities.Ultimately, this book argues, the psycholinguistic character of reading remains consistent over time, place and delivery syste. While sponsors play a key role, self-motivation is a driving force in literacy development. Although literacy education is in an on-going state of transition, the need for critical literacy continues to be an urgent, widespread and essential goal.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Oktober 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781433139499
• Artikelnr.: 54815737

Autorenporträt

Alice S. Horning is Professor Emerita of Writing and Rhetoric/Linguistics at Oakland University. Her Ph.D. is from Michigan State University where she started her career focusing on the intersection of reading and writing. Her work has appeared in the major professional journals and in books.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Illustrations - Acknowledgements - Introduction - Religious Organizations' Support for Literacy - Non-Governmental Organizations and Literacy - Governmental Organizations and Literacy - Literacy in K-12 Schools - College and University Literacy - Literacy Then and Now: Convergence - Appendix: Selected Dates of Key Events in US History 1880-1930 - References - Index.

Rezensionen

"For more than a decade Alice S. Horning's voice has been preeminent in U.S. higher education regarding the importance of reading in college curricula. With the publication of Literacy Then and Now, Horning increases her presence into the realm of literacy writ large, reminding us that defining and measuring literacy is complex. Educators at all levels, policy makers, parents, and students of literacy will find Horning's readable book a treasure trove of historical data, useful sources, and essential information. Those who yearn for an informed response to counter the endless cries of 'literacy crisis' now have an authoritative place to turn. Arguing that, instead, we are experiencing a literacy 'transition,' Horning shares insights as intriguing as her continued influence is assured."-Martha Townsend, Professor Emerita, University of Missouri