College Aspirations and Access in Working-Class Rural Communities

The Mixed Signals, Challenges, and New Language First-Generation Students Encounter

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• Sonja Ardoin

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• 158 Seiten
• 6 Lesestunden

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Focusing on the impact of a working-class rural environment, the book examines how it shapes students' aspirations and access to higher education. Through a case study, it delves into the concepts of college knowledge and university jargon prevalent in rural public high schools. The analysis is complemented by practical strategies aimed at assisting both students and counselors in mastering academic language, ultimately enhancing their college readiness and opportunities.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Hardcover