State Sponsored Adult Literacy Programmes in Malta: A Critical Review.

Mayo, Peter

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ERIC Number: EJ488049

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Publication Date: 1994

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State Sponsored Adult Literacy Programmes in Malta: A Critical Review.

Mayo, Peter

Language and Education, v8 n1-2 p31-39 1994

Reviews Malta's history with respect to language policy and adult literacy. The role that Maltese and English languages play in the country's culture and the nature of adult literacy programs for these languages are outlined. Other topics include emigration, colonialism, bureaucratic centralization, and female participation. (Contains 28 references.) (JP)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Colonialism, English, Females, Foreign Countries, Language Standardization, Public Policy, Uncommonly Taught Languages

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Malta

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