Abstract

This article is about the distinct challenges first-generation college students face in envisioning future careers. I discuss how the composition classroom can be a space for reflection that addresses immediate needs while also helping students cultivate agency via career exploration.

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Teaching English in the Two-Year College
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2021-12-01
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10.58680/tetyc202131663
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