An archived stack of papers: 'cultural-literacy'

An Unfortunate Truth: Cultural Literacy Redefined

In a stack of papers called Reading.

  • Aug
  • 11
  • 2006

Hirsch’s conception of “what it means to be not only just a literate American but an active citizen in our multicultural democracy” stands as a strong testament to Hirsch’s ideology. But is it valuable anymore? As our society grows ever more multicultural and multimedia (an important consideration seemingly ignored by Hirsch), do we... read more

Use V. Value: Cultural Literacy Redefined

In a stack of papers called Reading.

  • Aug
  • 07
  • 2006

What does it mean to be culturally literate today, and is such literacy useful, particularly in the absorption of information? (source)

The usefulness of cultural literacy depends on whose definition or classifications of cultural literacy we refer to and the culture under question. Pop culture in society at large contains a... read more

More Definitions: Cultural Literacy Redefined

In a stack of papers called Reading.

  • Aug
  • 04
  • 2006

On a recent “Today” episode, a commentator discussed Mel Gibson’s drunken anti-Semitic commentary. “There are some folks who want to Dixie Chick Mel Gibson.” That requires some background information in popular media (read as: cultural literacy).

Pop Media As Cultural... read more

Definitions: Cultural Literacy Redefined

In a stack of papers called Reading.

  • Jul
  • 31
  • 2006

Where is the value in being on a first name basis with William Shakespeare today? Is it important for a painter to be familiar with Schrodinger’s cat? E.D. Hirsch wrote an essay on the theory behind his cultural literacy dictionary in which he states: “achieving high universal literacy ought to be a primary focus of educational reform in this... read more

Preface: Cultural Literacy Redefined

In a stack of papers called Reading.

  • Jul
  • 27
  • 2006

Trent, this series is for and because of you. You’ll see why in the next entry if you don’t already see where I’m going. To others, given the six5guy mission statement (on the left sidebar of the site), I’m happy that he found my site worth reading and worth making note of to his readers. Take a look at his... read more