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ERIC Number: EJ661188
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1534-8458
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Reconstructing Local Knowledge.
Canagarajah, Suresh
Journal of Language, Identity, and Education, v1 n4 p243-59 2002
Defines what is meant by the term "local knowledge." Suggests that there are certain assumptions that characterize the term: it is context bound, community specific, and nonsystematic because it is generated through social practice in everyday life. Introduces this special issue of the journal. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Beliefs, English (Second Language), Knowledge Level, Language Teachers, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Social Influences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Note: Special issue: Celebrating Local Knowledge on Language and Education.