The notion of what constitutes literacy has shifted over time, from the de-coding of words where it is placed in the realm of an individual, cognitive skill to multiple literacies in the 21st century. This volume makes a timely contribution to our understanding of literacy as a multi-faceted, complexly situated activity. The contributing authors represent a wide variety of theoretical and research perspectives cover literacy in various forms including transformative literacy, academic literacies and digital literacy. Each chapter provides the reader with a fresh perspective into a different site for literate behaviour, approaches, design and relationships. Presented are illustrations of ways in which scholars are beginning to respond to the challenge and also underscore the viability of the concept of literacy for specific purposes.
Throughout the book contributors argue that literacy curriculum needs to evolve from its current one-dimensional/discrete perspective if it is to cater for the demands of the 21st century contemporary globalised society. This book will therefore interest researchers and academics in the field."
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The notion of what constitutes literacy has shifted over time, from the de-coding of words where it is placed in the realm of an individual, cognitive skill to multiple literacies in the 21st century. This volume makes a timely contribution to our understanding of literacy as a multi-faceted, complexly situated activity. The contributing authors represent a wide variety of theoretical and research perspectives cover literacy in various forms including transformative literacy, academic literacies and digital literacy. Each chapter provides the reader with a fresh perspective into a different site for literate behaviour, approaches, design and relationships. Presented are illustrations of ways in which scholars are beginning to respond to the challenge and also underscore the viability of the concept of literacy for specific purposes.
Throughout the book contributors argue that literacy curriculum needs to evolve from its current one-dimensional/discrete perspective if it is to cater for the demands of the 21st century contemporary globalised society. This book will therefore interest researchers and academics in the field."
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Research in Education |
Release date | December 2014 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2015 |
Editors | Vicky Duckworth, Gordon Ade-Ojo |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 126 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-74124-8 |
Barcode | 9780415741248 |
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LSN | 0-415-74124-6 |