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ERIC Number: EJ381839
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Cultural Literacy: A Terrible Idea Whose Time Has Come.
Christenbury, Leila
English Journal, v78 n1 p14-17 Jan 1989
Notes that "cultural literacy" is sweeping the United States, but asserts that it is a terrible idea. Identifies and discusses six specific things that are wrong with the cultural literacy movement. (RS)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Postsecondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Cultural Literacy; Hirsch (E D)