Abstract

Cultural literacy is increasingly important in the contemporary environment of rapid technological change where cultures are slowly integrating into a single global culture because people interact and share certain values, beliefs, and norms at various levels. This paper first discusses the notion of literacy and the concept of cultural literacy. It then identifies the values of cultural literacy and what it takes to become culturally literate. It also analyses the responsibility to acquire cultural knowledge. It finally describes some cultural challenges in the age of globalization.

Keywords:Cultural literacy, global culture, multiculturalism, the values of cultural literacy.

Introduction

Increasing multiculturalism in all societies is one of the consequences of globalization. People encounter, globally and locally, other people with different world views, values, communication ways and habits on a more frequent base than ever before. These encounters are further facilitated by the development of technology. Multiculturalism and intercultural interactions are, at best, a possibility for dialogue and creativity. They can, however, become a problem or threat if conflicts are not foreseen and there is no intercultural awareness, knowledge and skills to deal with intercultural challenges. Intercultural interactions offer possibilities for reaching out, understanding and making relationships. They can also easily lead to misunderstandings and breaking relationships. Therefore, cultural literacy is a significant element which plays an important role in the age of globalization.

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