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Saving Black Mountain

Saving Black Mountain: The promise of critical literacy in a multicultural democracy

Explores the concept of "democracy" and what it means in a multicultural society. Outlines several assumptions of critical literacy and suggests that it is important in realizing a strong democracy. Shows how the Saving Black Mountain project exemplifies critical literacy in action. Notes that students learned that their spoken and written words had the power to influence others.