New Literacy Studies

New Literacy Studies is an approach that views literacy—not just reading and writing—as a set of social practices shaped by cultural, social, and political contexts. It emphasizes that literacy skills are learned through real-life experiences and interactions, and that different communities may have unique ways of reading, writing, and communicating. Instead of seeing literacy as a fixed skill, this perspective recognizes it as dynamic and rooted in how people use language in their daily lives, shaping their identities and social relationships.