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ERIC Number: EJ626254
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0034-0561
Saving Black Mountain: The Promise of Critical Literacy in a Multicultural Democracy.
Powell, Rebecca; Cantrell, Susan Chambers; Adams, Sandra
Reading Teacher, v54 n8 p772-81 May 2001
Explores the concept of "democracy" and what it means in a multicultural society. Outlines several assumptions of critical literacy and suggests that it is important in realizing a strong democracy. Shows how the Saving Black Mountain project exemplifies critical literacy in action. Notes that students learned that their spoken and written words had the power to influence others. (SG)
Descriptors: Democracy, Higher Education, Influences, Multicultural Education, Secondary Education, Student Development
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Critical Literacy
Note: Theme: Embracing Pluralism Worldwide, Part 2. Classrooms in the U.S.