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The genealogy of 'cultural literacy' (2022)
Journal Article
Hodgson, J., & Harris, A. (2022). The genealogy of 'cultural literacy'. Changing English, 29(4), 382-395. https://doi.org/10.1080/1358684X.2022.2081530

The British government's current educational policy for England draws on E.D. Hirsch's writings on 'cultural literacy'. This paper aims to uncover the roots of Hirsch’s influential views through a genealogical critique. Hirsch admired the Scottish En... Read More about The genealogy of 'cultural literacy'.