Inquiries Into Literacy Learning and Cultural Competencies in a World of Borders (Research in Second Language Learning)

ISBN 10: 1641132051 / ISBN 13: 9781641132053

Published by Information Age Publishing, 2018

In English. Seller Inventory # ria9781641132053_new

Synopsis:

The vision of this book has been to represent the work of educators and scholars invested in moving education beyond insular models of language study and cultural awareness to more globally representative and inclusive interactions that range from the studied word to the lived experience, and from reading the word to read the world (Freire & Macedo, 1987). A fundamental aspect of this vision is to recognize the living nature of language and its intricate role in culture. Culture is mediated through language (Hauerwas, Skawinski, & Ryan, 2017, p. 202) and the linguistic experience of difference is essential for developing cultural competence beyond surface culture considerations. The editors of this volume are committed to a closer bond between literacy learning and cultural competencies, particularly when literacy practices and education are often characterized by quantifiable standards and accountability restraints. Readers of this volume will find meaningful and practical approaches to engage with learners from their earliest encounter with language(s), through adolescence and adulthood, and across ever-changing local and global communities.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Inquiries Into Literacy Learning and ...
Publisher: Information Age Publishing
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New