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Peer reviewedYbarra, Raul – Journal of College Student Retention, 2001
This study used ethnographic techniques to observe and analyze the communication patterns of two Latina college students in order to better understand the poor performance of many Latino students in college-level composition classes. Both students experienced frustration, anger, suspicion, and mistrust. They felt that school was trying to change…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Students, Cultural Influences, Ethnicity
