Arab Illiteracy and the Mass Literacy Campaign in Iraq.

Lucas, Christopher J.

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ERIC Number: EJ239674

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Publication Date: 1981-Feb

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Arab Illiteracy and the Mass Literacy Campaign in Iraq.

Lucas, Christopher J.

Comparative Education Review, v25 n1 p74-84 Feb 1981

This report offers a brief account of Iraq's recent mass literacy initiative, considered within the broader context of illiteracy problems throughout the Arab world. The Iraqi experience is noteworthy for both the size and the unique character of the campaign launched by that nation's Arab Ba'ath Socialist regime. (Author/SJL)

Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adults, Developing Nations, Educational Strategies, Illiteracy, Literacy Education, National Programs, Program Descriptions

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Iraq

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