Commemorating Brian V. Street—Conversations About His Life and Work

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

In 1984, Brian Street's Literacy in Theory and Practice, for the first time defined literacy as a social practice whose nature was essential ideological. he was among the early scholars to bring together anthropology and education in the study of literacy practices in and outside of schools.

Sub Unit

• AERA Sessions

Chair

• David M. Bloome, The Ohio State University

Discussants

• David Barton, Lancaster University

• Huili Hong, Towson University

• Jennifer Rowsell, Brock University

• Gilcinei Carvalho, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais,

• Mary Elizabeth Hamilton, Lancaster University