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What was the original meaning of the English word 'literate'?
What was the original meaning of the English word 'literate'?
- Being familiar with literature or well educated (correct)
- Having knowledge in a specific field
- Being able to read and write
- Having fluency in multiple languages
When did the meaning of 'literate' expand to include the ability to read and write?
When did the meaning of 'literate' expand to include the ability to read and write?
- Late nineteenth century (correct)
- Early twentieth century
- Mid-nineteenth century
- Mid-twentieth century
What has been a key area of focus for scholars since the mid-twentieth century?
What has been a key area of focus for scholars since the mid-twentieth century?
- Establishing literacy policies
- Defining and conceptualizing literacy (correct)
- Creating literacy assessments
- Developing new teaching methods
How many discrete understandings of literacy are presented in this section?
How many discrete understandings of literacy are presented in this section?
What disciplines have contributed to the ongoing debate over the meaning of 'literacy'?
What disciplines have contributed to the ongoing debate over the meaning of 'literacy'?
What is the complexity of the concept of literacy?
What is the complexity of the concept of literacy?
What is the focus of earlier theories of literacy?
What is the focus of earlier theories of literacy?
How has the understanding of literacy in the international policy community expanded?
How has the understanding of literacy in the international policy community expanded?
What is the focus of the chapter in the context of literacy?
What is the focus of the chapter in the context of literacy?
What are the conceptual distinctions that emerge from the chapter?
What are the conceptual distinctions that emerge from the chapter?
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