Majoring in Change - Young People Use Social networking to reflect on High School, College and Work (Paperback, New edition)

This volume presents a long-term qualitative study that follows 20 New York City public high school students as they make the transition into college and work. The primary data are the young people's reflections on high school, how they felt unprepared for college or career, and the subsequent work they have done in order to succeed. The text critiques the current state of secondary and university education, especially the neoliberal emphasis on private industry and competition. However, it claims that a critical media literacy intervention can provide young people with the skills to challenge their environments and realize they are part of, not apart from, larger social issues. One unique feature of the text is its datagathering method: Stories are culled from in-person interviews and, most importantly, electronic interviews conducted on Facebook. The research was conducted, and this book written, to illustrate the very real struggles and socioeconomic challenges of young people and works to create proactive, productive change on their behalf.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Minding the Media, 8
Release date:	July 2012
First published:	2012
Authors:	Allison Butler
Dimensions:	225 x 150 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	166
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4331-1535-6
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Specific skills > Speaking / pronunciation skills > Public speaking / elocution Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Secondary schools > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4331-1535-2
Barcode:	9781433115356

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