1st Edition
From Here to University Access, Mobility, & Resilience Among Latino Youth
By Alexander Jun
Copyright 2002
208 Pages
by
Routledge
208 Pages
by
Routledge
208 Pages
by
Routledge
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From Here to University examines factors leading to successful college preparation and academic mobility for historically underrepresented, low-income, inner-city youth. Alexander Jun analyzes theories of social and cultural capital, as well as the effects of incorporating family and community involvement on college preparation. The text proposes a framework of college preparation factors that requires a comprehensive and culturally responsive approach, affirming local identities and incorporating active participation of families to ensure long-term success. The book concludes with implications for educators who might administer programs in order to help identity factors that lead to programmatic success.
Acknowledgements Abstract Chp. 1: Introduction Chp. 2: Literature Review Chp. 3: Methodology Chp. 4: The Scholars Chp. 5: Summary and Conclusion Bibliography Appendices
Biography
Alexander Jun
"Provides an uncommonly personal view of a group of Latino students attempting to overcome personal challenges on their path to higher education... offers a rare inside view of Latino student day-to-day life." -- American Journal of Sociology