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Student Associations at a South African Medical School: Implications for Educators

Describes the student interactions of second-year medical students at the University of Natal (South Africa), until recently an historically black institution. Notes student associations are predominantly along racial/ethnic and gender lines, and offers an analysis from historical, political, and cultural perspectives. Also discusses the impact of English as the language of instruction on different student groups. (DB)

• Contributor: McLean, Michelle
• Journal/Secondary Title: Teaching in Higher Education
• Number: 3
• Volume: 5
• Year: 2000

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• Network/channel: NIUSI: Professional Effort: Learning Assessment
• Network/channel: NIUSI: Student Effort: Engagement

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