| The Norwegian Mission's Literacy Work in Colonial and Independent Madagascar Contributor(s): Rosnes, Ellen Vea (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138739154 ISBN-13: 9781138739154 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $60.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects - Education | Multicultural Education - Language Arts & Disciplines | Literacy |
| Dewey: 374.012 |
| LCCN: 2018056717 |
| Series: Routledge Research in Literacy |
| Physical Information: 184 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Offering an original historical perspective on literacy work in Africa, this book examines the role of the Norwegian Lutheran mission in Madagascar and sheds light on the motivations that drove colonizing powers' literacy work. Focusing on both colonial and independent Madagascar, Rosnes examines how literacy practices were facilitated through mission schools and the impact on the reading and writing skills to Malagasy children and youth. Analysing how literacy work influenced identity formation and power relations in the Malagasy society, the author offers new insights into the field of language and education in Africa. |
