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Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research

Building Momentum Toward Degree Attainment Through Contextualized English Courses

November 30, 2024 Less than a 1-minute read

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Support Rural Postsecondary Education and Workforce Training

This brief from the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research shares key processes and findings from Stanly Community College as they implemented contextualized English courses. Research suggests that when learners are presented course readings and assignments in English composition classes that are pertinent to their field of study, they understand concepts more readily and are more likely to succeed.

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