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Global issues of literacy: power and social justice Dr Robyn Moloney  Monday 27 April Thursday 30 April
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Some examples- what do they represent? ,[object Object],[object Object]
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With your partner- what connections can you make in these stories with lectures, readings, WICR? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The politics and economics of language
 
Why do they matter? ,[object Object]
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights ,[object Object],[object Object]
A refugee story (Blommaert, 2008) ,[object Object]
Rwanda:  instability, movement of people, labour migration across borders, rebels.  National language  Kinyarwanda
Joseph, a Rwandan boy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
With your partner ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Blommaert ctd ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
power ,[object Object],[object Object]
Power in relation to bilingualism, biliteracy, ESL students ,[object Object],[object Object]
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Bilingualism can be seen in 3 ways ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Language as a resource  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
International Grammar School
www.bilingualimmersion.nsw.edu.au ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
A and B RECALL ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Until Thursday
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Global issues of literacy and justice

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  1. Theoretical examination of the research on identity formation has shown that power structures exist in society which are perpetuated/ emulated in everyday conversations. These power structures influence and control the ways in which people are able to negotiate new identities (Norton, 2000; Lave & Wenger, 1991). As Norton (2000) has outlined, the power in most interactions lies with the more proficient speakers of the language who have a more highly developed understanding of the social rules, and as such can manipulate the conversation to their advantage. Lave and Wenger (1991) indicate that movement towards full participation as a member of a group involves increasing effort and commitment and identifying oneself as a master practitioner. The onus in this theory is upon the individual as the instigator of change and progress to becoming a group member and also upon the self-concept of their identity as a full member of the community.