1) After reading the full text of what every American should know look carefully again at Liu’s discussion of the book Cultural Literacy by E. D. Hirsch. How does Liu characterize the book, the author and the reception of the book by different groups of readers? How does Liu compare and contrast himself to Hirsch? How do similarities and differences between Liu and Hirsch help you to understand Liu’s purpose in writing “What every American should know” Liu characterizes the book “Cultural Literacy” by E. D. Hirsch as a book that is absolutely necessary for all Americans at the moment. Though the book had been criticized for focusing a lot on ‘Dead white men’ it has become increasingly necessary for every American owing to the enormous demographic and technological changes that are taking place in America. Liu compares himself to Hirsch as they both
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Why does he think it is an important subject for Americans as citizens to take seriously? Ideally, according to Liu, how can people develop cultural literacy? What will they gain by doing so? To Liu, Cultural literacy is important as it will help in uniting America communities by showing them that they are all one thing. A lot of controversy and tensions are brought about by the works of Hirsch and it’s these issues that Liu intends to fight on cultural literacy. According to him, Americans ought to take the subject as important because it will help them in appreciating the diverse cultures living in the country and forge unity in countering any future challenges they encounter.
5) On the last page of his article, Liu asks, “What are ten things every American …should know?” what are ten things you would include in your own cultural literacy list? For each item on your list, explain why it matters not only to you, but also to other American citizens.
The American dollar: This is the currency used by everyone in America. Its also the global currency in
Why does he think it is an important subject for Americans as citizens to take seriously? Ideally, according to Liu, how can people develop cultural literacy? What will they gain by doing so? To Liu, Cultural literacy is important as it will help in uniting America communities by showing them that they are all one thing. A lot of controversy and tensions are brought about by the works of Hirsch and it’s these issues that Liu intends to fight on cultural literacy. According to him, Americans ought to take the subject as important because it will help them in appreciating the diverse cultures living in the country and forge unity in countering any future challenges they encounter.
5) On the last page of his article, Liu asks, “What are ten things every American …should know?” what are ten things you would include in your own cultural literacy list? For each item on your list, explain why it matters not only to you, but also to other American citizens.
The American dollar: This is the currency used by everyone in America. Its also the global currency in