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David Roberts, LLACAN, Paris 7th International Workshop on Writing Systems and Literacy Paris, 30 September – 1 October 2010
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David Roberts, LLACAN, Paris
7th International Workshop on Writing Systems and Literacy
Paris, 30 September – 1 October 2010
Orthography Approach Perception Pedagogy
Tone Phonographic, sound-based
Auditive The teacher never mentions grammar
Grammar Semiographic, meaning-based
Cognitive The teacher never mentions tone
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