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Understanding Literacy Concepts

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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?

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?

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?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What disciplines have contributed to the ongoing debate over the meaning of 'literacy'?

Psychology, economics, linguistics, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, and history Signup and view all the answers

What is the complexity of the concept of literacy?

Complex and dynamic Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of earlier theories of literacy?

Changes in individuals Signup and view all the answers

How has the understanding of literacy in the international policy community expanded?

From viewing literacy as a simple process to acquiring basic cognitive skills, to using these skills for socio-economic development, and to developing the capacity for social awareness and critical reflection Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the chapter in the context of literacy?

Tracing the evolution of understandings of literacy Signup and view all the answers

What are the conceptual distinctions that emerge from the chapter?

Several important conceptual distinctions Signup and view all the answers