Critical Literacies and Democratic Learning: Using Fiction Reading and Writing to Engage in Lifelong Learning Connected to Citizenship

Authors

Patricia A. Gouthro, Mount Saint Vincent University
Susan M. Holloway, University of WindsorFollow
Erin J. Careless, Mount Saint Vincent University

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5067-0019 : Susan M. Holloway

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

2012

Publication Title

CASAE: Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education

Volume

2012

First Page

138

Last Page

144

Abstract

Drawing upon research from a Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) study looking at connections between lifelong learning, citizenship, and the craft of writing fiction, this paper explore the possibilities of fostering critical literacies and democratic learning opportunities. The paper explores the concept of critical literacies, discusses some of the insights provided by participants in the study with regards to how a critical approach to understanding fiction may foster democratic learning, and discusses strategies for fostering critical literacies amongst learners.

Recommended Citation

Gouthro, Patricia A.; Holloway, Susan M.; and Careless, Erin J.. (2012). Critical Literacies and Democratic Learning: Using Fiction Reading and Writing to Engage in Lifelong Learning Connected to Citizenship. CASAE: Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education, 2012, 138-144.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/educationpub/38