Cultural Literacy: A Worm in the Bud?.

Warnock, John

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Publication Date: 1985

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Cultural Literacy: A Worm in the Bud?

Warnock, John

ADE Bulletin, n82 p1-5 Win 1985

Criticizes E. D. Hirsch and cultural literacy. Raises questions about the selection of content and teaching methods in a program for cultural literacy. Clarifies the concept of the "writerly" and supports the argument that it is necessary in education for literacy with arguments from empirical research, history, and personal experience. (EL)

Descriptors: College English, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Educational Theories, English Instruction, Higher Education, Literacy, Prior Learning, Program Content, Reading Comprehension

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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