Reconceptualizing literacy in the new age of multiculturalism and pluralism /

Reconceptualizing literacy in the new age of multiculturalism and pluralism /

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Edition:	2nd edition.
Imprint:	Charlotte, NC : Information Age Publishing, 2016.
Description:	1 online resource
Language:	English
Series:	Literacy, Language and Learning Language, literacy, and learning.
Subject:	Literacy. Cultural pluralism. Multiculturalism. Cultural pluralism. Literacy. Multiculturalism.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12349259

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Other authors / contributors:	Schmidt, Patricia Ruggiano, 1944-
ISBN:	9781681232416 1681232413 9781681232393 1681232391 9781681232409 1681232405
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references. Print version record.
Summary:	Offers a array of essays with challenging ideas and analyses of power asymmetries, multiple epistemologies and vital concerns for the education of a different America, the America of new immigrants, people of color with other cultures, languages and values. The authors also force us to reflect on the educational challenges we must face, especially in teacher education and the preparation of intellectual leaders. None of the major agenda items associated with a new era of social justice can be either comprehended or accomplished without a profound understanding of multicultural literacy, and of its relationship to ethnic, racial, cultural and linguistic diversity. Contributors bring us face to face with issues and challenges we can no longer sweep under the rug. This volume lays down a general conceptual foundation that permits us to link our theoretical past with the post-modern era. It also provides a clear context for the discussion of contrasting notions of monocultural literacy and the relationship of literacy and power. The authors go on to deal with the relationship of literacy and culture (actually to specific cultures, especially African American). At this point the discourse turns to strategies for incorporating minority perspectives into the literacy curriculum and including the home cultures of disenfranchised peoples. The last section of the book offers help on the practical issues of teacher education for student populations often ignored, and linkages between schools and homes in order to empower the disenfranchised and isolated. --From publisher description.
Other form:	Print version: Reconceptualizing literacy in the new age of multiculturalism and pluralism. 2nd edition 9781681232393

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Summary:	A volume in Literacy, Language and Learning Series Editors: Claudia Finkbeiner, Universitaet Kassel; Althier M. Lazar, Saint Joseph's University; Wen Ma, Le Moyne College The 2nd Edition of Reconceptualizing Literacy in the New Age of Multiculturalism and Pluralism honors the genius of Dr. Peter Mosenthal. His contributions to the field of literacy were unprecedented. Many described him as a superb researcher who never lost sight of the purpose of education. He made us laugh as he led us in a nursery rhyme song during his National Reading Conference (LRA) Presidential Address and made us think as he explained the significance of educational implications in all research articles. He also mentored and taught graduate students in gentle and carefully attentive ways, showing his respect and appreciation for the work of each individual in the field. He was a remarkable person. The second edition of this book includes many experienced and new scholars from around the world. Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies are scattered throughout and the practical and theoretical are well represented. New Literacies and Global Perspectives are added sections in this volume. In this era of the "Common Core," Reconceptualizing Literacy in the New Age of Multiculturalism and Pluralism, presents a rational educational balance for literacy development across the curriculum.
Physical Description:	1 online resource
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9781681232416 1681232413 9781681232393 1681232391 9781681232409 1681232405