College English Nov 2001

Hope, for the Dry Side

Bette Lynch Husted

Abstract

Describes the experiences of the author as she tries to transfigure her students enrolled in freshman writing and college preparatory writing classes at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon (located in the “dry side” of the state). Addresses students' racism, homophobia, and distrust of their own skills in writing.

Journal
College English
Published
2001-11-01
DOI
10.58680/ce20191247
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Closed
Topics
two-year college race and writing

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