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Direct linkTalburt, Susan; Boyles, Deron – Journal of General Education, 2005
This article draws on historical and philosophical lenses and interviews with students to question some fundamental tenets underlying the practice of freshman learning communities (FLCs): that they develop community and improve students' learning experiences. The article brings to the discourse of FLCs some critical questions regarding their value…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, College Freshmen, Student Development, Interviews
