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Farr, Marcia; Guerra, Juan C. – Discourse Processes, 1995
Presents results of a study which observed one social network of Mexican immigrant families during several years. Considers how Spanish and English literacy are used in their lives. States that, although many of these adults have limited literacy skills resulting from lack of formal education, they still manage a variety of literacy practices that…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Cultural Context, Discourse Communities, Immigrants