International Collaborations in Literacy Research and Practice

A volume in Literacy Language and LearningSeries Editors Claudia Finkbeiner University of Kassel;Althier M. Lazar Saint Joseph's University and Wen Ma Le Moyne CollegeLiteracy researchers and educators are currently involved in exciting international literacy projects.However many in the field are not aware of these initiatives. In compiling this edited volume our intent is toprovide a resource book for university instructors and research faculty with examples of international literacyprojects and what was learned from the projects. Chapter contributors offer stories of real people whocollaborate across nations to exchange ideas promote literacy development and increase globalunderstandings. The literacy initiatives presented in this book show how literacy colleagues have providedopportunities for students and educators of different countries to communicate in meaningful ways. Through international literacy projects andresearch participants work to forge relationships based on mutual respect despite their differing cultures and languages. They see their work as basedon the mutual connectedness to the human community.