Literature, Education, and Cultural Literacy.

Clark, Walter H., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Literature, Education, and Cultural Literacy.

Clark, Walter H., Jr.

Journal of Aesthetic Education, v24 n1 p49-56 Spr 1990

Discusses teaching English literature in relation to E. D. Hirsch's book, "Cultural Literacy". Isolates Hirsch's literary references and discusses how they can be used to teach undergraduates. Maintains that schools of education and English departments can contribute to cultural literacy because they educate prospective teachers. (KM)

Descriptors: Criticism, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, English Literature, Higher Education, Humanities, Teacher Education

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Language: English

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