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ERIC Number: EJ419159
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Legal Literacy.
Bolton, Suzanne
Michigan Social Studies Journal, v4 n1 p13-18 Fall 1989
Premised on E.D. Hirsch's call for cultural literacy, argues that school curricula should include law-related courses to promote legal literacy. Contends law-related courses incorporate reading and critical thinking skills and teach citizenship responsibilities. Defines objectives and rationale of law-related courses. Includes list of law-related terms. (CH)
Descriptors: Associative Learning, Citizenship Education, Course Content, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, Law Related Education, Literacy, Reading Comprehension, Reading Skills, Social Studies, Word Lists
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Legal Literacy