521. Able to read and write
[] 1 Latin alphabet
[] 2 Other alphabet
[] 3 Illiterate
Question 521: Ability to read and write
A person is said able to read and write if [he/she] is able to read and write a letter/simple sentences using a certain alphabet. This question is only asked to the respondents who did not pass elementary school (P519=01).
Note:
b. A person who previously could read and write but because of a handicap is now incapable is considered literate
c. A person who can only read but cannot write or vice versa, is considered as illiterate
Ask question "Can you read and write using the Latin alphabet?" If the answer is "Yes/able", circle code 1. If the answer is "No", ask "Can you read and write using other alphabet such as Arabic, Chinese, Javanese and others?" If the answer is "Yes/able" circle code 2, but if the answer is "No", circle Code 3.