Literacy in South Asia.

Srivastava, R. N.

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ERIC Number: EJ418417

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1983

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Literacy in South Asia.

Srivastava, R. N.

Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, v4 p93-110 1983

A study of the various facets and dimensions of literacy programs in South Asia indicates that literacy is viewed as a means of human resource development geared toward meaningful participation of all sectors in society, with individual programs varying according to the magnitude of illiteracy, national goals, linguistic setting, and regional characteristics. (105 references) (CB)

Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Applied Linguistics, Ethnography, Foreign Countries, Illiteracy, Literacy Education, Pragmatics, Social Values, Sociolinguistics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Asia

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