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Download full textHirose-Wong, Shannon M. – 1999
This digest, drawn from a larger study, looks at six community colleges and community college systems in regard to how they are attempting to serve their urban communities. The author defines urban community colleges as being in or close to major cities, and serving large numbers of economically and educationally disadvantaged students from…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Basic Skills, Citizenship, Community Colleges
Nixon, Thomas; Keenan, Fran – 1997
Recent levels of naturalization have reached record highs. Since 1950, most applicants must meet strict English literacy and civics requirements. An Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) examiner evaluates the applicant's knowledge of U. S. history and government, administers a short written dictation, and conducts an oral interview.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Citizenship Education, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
