Multi-Cultural Literacy : Opening the American Mind
Walker, Scott ; Rick Simonson ; Edited By
Language: English
Published by Graywolf Press, St. Paul, 1988
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FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. A thoughtful discussion on the nature of cultural literacy, the 'back to basics' curriculum debate, calls for a revised curriculum, the issue of whether or not to incorporate non-European classics into education, much more, all analysed in thirteen essays collected here. Softcover, contains graywolf annual list, endnotes, 188pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Title
- Multi-Cultural Literacy : Opening the American Mind
- Author
- Walker, Scott ; Rick Simonson ; Edited By
- Publisher
- Graywolf Press, St. Paul
- Publication year
- 1988
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Book Type
- Book
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1555971148
- ISBN 13
- 9781555971144
- Edition
- First Paperback Edition.
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- General
Fueling the national controversy is the question of what body of knowledge constitutes cultural literacy. While many argue for a return to a "back to basics" curriculum, equally energetic voices call for a revised curriculum, one which embraces both traditional western classics and the classics of non-European cultures, among them African, Asian, and Latin American.
This volume brings together thirteen essays which suggest the range of knowledge truly literate individuals need to possess. Essays by such writers as James Baldwin, Carlos Fuentes, Michelle Cliff, Paula Gunn Allen, Ishmael Reed, and Wendell Berry enlarge our perspective to include a variety of voices and heritages which contribute to the vibrant culture of the United States.
Also included is a beginning list of names, places, dates, and concepts which are part and parcel of a multi-cultural fabric.
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"... a challenging collection of essays that demonstrate the vitality of those on the margin-- women and people of color-- and reassert the value of multi-ethnicity on America's intellectual landscape." --Cecile Andrews, Seattle Times
The issue of cultural literacy has been the subject of intense debate in the past two years. Several bestselling books about the deficiencies of our educational system as well as changes in basic curriculum at more than one major university have contributed to the fervor of this debate.
Fueling the national controversy is the question of what body of knowledge constitutes cultural literacy. While many argue for a return to a "back to basics" curriculum, equally energetic voices call for a revised curriculum, one which embraces both traditional western classics and the classics of non-European cultures, among them African, Asian, and Latin American.
This volume brings together thirteen essays which suggest the range of knowledge truly literate individuals need to possess. Essays by such writers as James Baldwin, Carlos Fuentes, Michelle Cliff, Paula Gunn Allen, Ishmael Reed, and Wendell Berry enlarge our perspective to include a variety of voices and heritages which contribute to the vibrant culture of the United States.
Also included is a beginning list of names, places, dates, and concepts which are part and parcel of a multi-cultural fabric.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
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