Abstract
AmercnE . D. Hirsh, in Cultural Literacy-What Every American Needs To Know, speaks of the importance of a shared 'cultural literacy' [1]. He notes that, as school and business curricula become increasingly specialized, the ability of our society to adapt to technological and cultural change becomes more difficult. Hirsh sees the shared knowledge of our cultural heritage as a unifying language that can serve as a springboard for future advancement. Through a generalized understanding of our cultural legacy, we can learn from our past, communicate more effectively in the present and intelligently face the uncertainties of the future. In short, Hirsh feels that cultural literacy not only produces a well-rounded individual but also serves as a
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