The literacy challenge in the 21st century: dimensions and proposals regarding literacy

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Juan Antonio Núñez Cortés
María Sol Rodríguez Tablado

Abstract

There is no doubt that literacy is a key factor for social change. All international treaties
and national laws recognize literacy as an educational priority. However, the term has
taken on different meanings and uses in different contexts and historical periods. The aim
of this article is to understand the meaning of what it is to be literate in today’s world, and
by these means to outline the challenges of education policies in this field. To do this, a
review of literacy from the perspective of some international organizations is conducted
and attention is drawn to its essence as a right. Subsequently, the concepts tied to the term
are defined, their metaphorical meanings and dimensions which arise from the proposals
of recent years. Finally, and in accordance with the material presented, a series of
guidelines are proposed which a policy on literacy education should contain.

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Lingüística

Author Biography

Juan Antonio Núñez Cortés, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid




How to Cite

The literacy challenge in the 21st century: dimensions and proposals regarding literacy. (2015). VERBEIA. Revista De Estudios Filológicos. Journal of English and Spanish Studies, 1, 139-157. https://doi.org/10.57087/Verbeia.2015.4094