Cultural Literacy According To E.D. Hirsch
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According to E.D. Hirsch, to be culturally literate is to possess the basic
information to thrive in the modern world. It is the "grasp on the background
information that writers and speakers assume their audience already has." In
his book, Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know, H ....
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.... cultural literacy is required for effective
communication and the "cooperation of many people..." Communication is what
Hirsch sees is essential for success in today's society. Communication is the
key to equality in America. With increased cultural literacy, an egalitarian
society is eventually possible. One common body of knowledge for everyone will
be the glue that holds society together.
Hirsch also points out the senselessness of concepts such as multi-culturalism
and multi-lingual ....
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