Geography Education in the Context of "Academic Disadvantage" in South Africa

Findings related to the background knowledge, writing, and reading of disadvantaged students in a South African university geography department are discussed. The notion "academic discourse community" is used as an analytical framework. Findings indicate that students and instructors alike...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of geography (Houston) 2007-03, Vol.106 (2), p.61-68
1. Verfasser:	Webb, Nigel L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Academic Discourse Academic Language Black students Cognitive Development College students Community Relations Departments Diagnostic Teaching Disadvantaged disadvantaged students Discourse Communities Education Foreign Countries Foundation Programs Geography geography education Geography Instruction Guidelines Instructional Materials Investigations Learning Political systems Postsecondary Education Racial Segregation Secondary Schools South Africa State Aid Students Teachers Teaching Methods Universities White Students Writing Instruction
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Zusammenfassung:	Findings related to the background knowledge, writing, and reading of disadvantaged students in a South African university geography department are discussed. The notion "academic discourse community" is used as an analytical framework. Findings indicate that students and instructors alike face several extreme challenges.
ISSN:	0022-1341 1752-6868
DOI:	10.1080/00221340701460654