Year
1986
Paper Type
Master's Thesis
College
College of Education and Human Services
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dr. Roy Singleton
Second Advisor
Dr. Donna Keenan
Third Advisor
Dr. Bill Herrold
Abstract
Aliteracy, the term used to describe those who can read but choose not to do so, has become a grave concern in this country. A review of the literature indicates Americans are choosing to use their leisure time to interact with the electronic media to gather information instead of reading to gain knowledge. The skills of critical thinking and decision making are at stake. Schools and homes who have been successful in teaching the skill or reading must now instill the value of reading in order to preserve the democratic process upon which this country was founded.
Suggested Citation
Aschenbeck, Geraldine H., "Aliteracy: The Relationship Between the Electronic Culture and Voluntary Reading" (1986). UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 56.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/56