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- W181204779 abstract "Higher education in the UK has changed from a system catering for an elite, to one whichaims to improve the potential of over 40% of young people (Clark, 2003). Whilst not rejectingthe idea of education for its own sake, this thesis suggests that one of the purposes of thismass higher education is to fit students for employment. It maintains that for studentsstudying English and Media, this purpose includes the ability to produce Standard WrittenEnglish. It examines the complexities involved in producing English and Media graduateswho have this competence and explores the power relationships involved in teaching andassessing writing. The theories of Bourdieu are used to give a perspective on the use ofStandard Written English as an important aspect of cultural capital which distinguishesmembers of the educated discourse community. Using written work and interview data fromfifteen English and Media undergraduates at one university, plus written tutor feedback andcomments, it considers the reasons why students might not meet the criteria set. It challengesthe notion that because spelling, punctuation and grammar are ‘surface features’, achievingcompetence in using them is easy or relatively unimportant. In firmly rejecting the ‘studentdeficit’ approach, this thesis maintains that there is a need to openly acknowledge differentliteracies, their social consequences and the complexities involved in changing writing habits.This acknowledgement then necessitates a curriculum which includes genuine opportunitiesand encouragement to acquire a valuable asset. It is suggested that in doing so, the UK highereducation system can move a step further away from its elitist, gatekeeping function andcloser to delivering meaningful qualifications and relevant expertise to those students whoseemployment prospects are linked to written communication." @default.
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- W181204779 title "Making writing invisible: A Study into the Complexities of Standard Written English Acquisition in Higher Education" @default.
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