Illiteracy among Adult Immigrants in Canada [microform] / Catherine Read and Ron Mackay.
This study outlines some of the literacy problems of immigrants to Canada and the attempts being made to overcome these problems. The study first examines some of the popular definitions of literacy with a view to finding one that might be a goal for all illiterates in Canada regardless of their bir...
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| Format: | Microfilm Book |
| Language: | English |
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1984.
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| Summary: | This study outlines some of the literacy problems of immigrants to Canada and the attempts being made to overcome these problems. The study first examines some of the popular definitions of literacy with a view to finding one that might be a goal for all illiterates in Canada regardless of their birthplace. Next, the latest data are analyzed to highlight any apparent immigration trends and characteristics of immigrants in terms of linguistic and ethnic background, education, and income. The occupations in which immigrants are found are analyzed to establish not only where immigrants work but also where illiterates work. The policies of both the Canadian Government and the provincial governments are then examined to find out the priority that each level of government accords to literacy activities, particularly for adult immigrants. In the next section, the approaches of other countries to combatting illiteracy are discussed as possibilities from which Canada can learn. The report then discusses the problems of immigrants to Canada and the effect of these problems on determining the educational needs of immigrants. Finally, some of the responses to immigrants in Canada are considered, in particular some of the community-based language and literacy programs set up to overcome educational barriers and meet the identified needs of immigrants in their communities. This document contains extensive tables concerning immigrant literacy in Canada and a list of references. (KC) |
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| Item Description: | Sponsoring Agency: Ministry of State for Multiculturalism, Ottawa (Ontario). ERIC Document Number: ED291875. |
| Physical Description: | 153 pages. |
| Reproduction Note: | Microfiche. |
| Action Note: | committed to retain |