Learning to read Hindi through WhatsApp : from deciphering to cross-languaging

Durairajan, Geetha (2020) Learning to read Hindi through WhatsApp : from deciphering to cross-languaging. Language and Language Teaching, 9 (1). pp. 21-29. ISSN 2277-307X

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Abstract

This paper is auto-ethnographic in its approach. In it, I have reflected on my experiences of learning to read Hindi in the past two years, using texts sent to me on social media (WhatsApp). In the paper, I will attempt to answer two research questions regarding the actual letters in the Devanagari script that I found difficult or easy and the types of text that I found difficult to comprehend. I will end the paper with a few implications for adult learning.

Item Type:	Articles in APF Magazines
Authors:	Durairajan, Geetha
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Reading Devanagari script, Deciphering letters, Text difficulty, Scaffolding, Comprehension
Subjects:	Language
Divisions:	Azim Premji University > University Publications > Language and Language Teaching
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/2187
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