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Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2014
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department / School
English
First Advisor
Michael Keller
Abstract
This thesis discusses studying corporate influence in American life as the guiding theme of the Composition I classroom at South Dakota State University in the Spring 2013, Fall 2013, and Spring 2014 semesters. Additionally, this research implemented critical pedagogical practices designed to help students become more active learners. The document provides a background of corporate influence in America, an overview of the foundational texts of critical pedagogy, an explanation of the practices instituted, data collected during the research, and a brief discussion of the conclusions that can be drawn from this research.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Critical pedagogy
Social change
Description
Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-84)
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
129
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
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Recommended Citation
Highfill, Katherine, "Empowering Students with Critical Pedagogy : Encouraging Social Change in the Composition I Classroom" (2014). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2008.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/2008