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ERIC Number: EJ443976
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0737-7363
Outsiders in Academe: Night School Students in American Fiction.
Pittman, Von
Journal of Continuing Higher Education, v40 n2 p8-13 Spr 1992
In fiction, night school students are usually stereotyped as outsiders: either losers incapable of functioning in academia or worthy achievers who are hard working, bright, and goal oriented. Public opinion and evening students' self-perceptions may be affected by these stereotypes. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Students, Evening Programs, Fiction, Higher Education, Part Time Students, Stereotypes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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