Socio-spatial approaches to literacy studies: rethinking the social constitution and politics of space

dc.contributor.authorMills, K.A.
dc.contributor.authorComber, B.
dc.contributor.editorPahl, K.
dc.contributor.editorRowsell, J.
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractLiteracy studies have begun to examine the spatial dimension of literacy practices in a way that foregrounds space, and that considers space as constitutive to human relations and practices. This chapter provides an introduction to spatial literacy research, providing a guide to key theorists, themes, and studies that have shaped historical and new developments in spatial approaches to literacy practice and pedagogy. It begins by reconceptualising socio-spatial approaches to literacy research and defines terms. Intersections with related social theories are examined, with an emphasis on critical approaches and the politics of space. It clarifies the relationship between socio-spatial and socio-cultural paradigms, revisiting the spatial in seminal socio-cultural research. It covers new ground,including networks, flows, and deterritorialisation of literacy practice. The chapter concludes with challenges and recommendations for future language research and educational practice.
dc.identifier.citationSource details - Title: The Routledge Handbook of Literacy Studies, 2015 / Pahl, K., Rowsell, J. (ed./s), Ch.6, pp.91-103
dc.identifier.doi10.4324/9781315717647-16
dc.identifier.isbn9780415816243
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11541.2/117725
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherRoutledge
dc.publisher.placeUK
dc.rightsCopyright 2015 The Authors
dc.source.urihttps://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/unisa/reader.action?ppg=112%26docID=3569017%26tm=1504142672336
dc.subjectliteracy
dc.subjectsocio-spatial
dc.titleSocio-spatial approaches to literacy studies: rethinking the social constitution and politics of space
dc.typeBook chapter
pubs.publication-statusPublished
ror.mmsid9916031610201831

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