A RHIZOMATIC OUTLOOK ON THE DIGITAL LITERACY CONCEPT

ABSTRACT

This paper presents an analysis on the primary concepts on digital literacy (XAVIER, 2007, 2011, LANKSHEAR; KNOBEL, 2008, SOARES, 2002), in order to, afterwards, propose a new outlook on the phenomenon from the rhizome standpoint (DELEUZE; GUATTARI, 1995). Rhizome encompass principles of connection, heterogeneity, multiplicity, rupture, cartography and decalcomania, which show the permanence and transience present in digital literacy understanding while tracing the phenomenon complexity. Thus, six sections structure this paper, starting with an introduction, the first section depicting the sociohistorical context of the presented phenomenon. Then, the second and third sections trace the conceptual map for digital literacy, both worldwide and Brazilian, to build upon the rhizomatic terrain for the concept proposed in the fourth section. Lastly, a conclusion wherein, hoping to promote further debate and studies on contemporary digital literacy, epistemological study weaves its conclusions.

Keywords:
Applied Linguistics; Digital literacy; Rhizome