Wendell, M. 1970

Wendell, M. 1970

Reference
	Wendell, Margaret M. 1970. "A problem in Totonac orthography." Notes on Literacy9:30-34. (Republished in NOLSA 1979 1979:22-25.) Interest level: general.

Summary
	Gives case history of orthography problems in Sierra Totonac of Mexico. Gives suggestions for dealing with a government decreed orthography reform from the perspective of an SIL missionary.

Evaluation
	Gives a well-prepared and sensitive presentation of a potentially disastrous problem. Presents excellent and applicable suggestions for those working in an area when orthography change is considered. Handles a sensitive issue diplomatically.

Context for this page:

Bibliography module: Wendell, M. 1970
In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): W
In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
In document collection: Reference materials
In bookshelf: Literacy

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