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Item Limited-English speaking probationers in a southwestern county: a qualitative study of cultural factors affecting ABE/GED education(Texas Tech University, 1996-05) Thatcher, George R.It has been estimated that about fifty percent of all probationers in the United States are school dropouts (Wimer, 1985), with the percentages much higher among the language and ethnic minorities. Research has established a close connection between illiteracy, crime, and subsequent incarceration (Herrick, 1991), suggesting that literate members of society will be less likely to engage in criminal activity. Indeed, many prison inmates have stated that their lack of education is at least partly responsible for their problems with the law (Hernandez, 1978; Sainz & Biggins, 1979). To combat literacy problems among adults who are less than competent in the English language, including probationers, parolees, and other offenders, many communities are now engaged in adult literacy programs. A fundamental goal of these programs is to facilitate the development of functional levels of competency in the English language by their clients. Many programs are engaged in general educational equivalency (GED) education and skill-specific training as well.Item "Modernismo" and politics: criticism of United States expansionism in Latin America (1891-1905)(2005-08) Smallwood, David Andrew; Pérez, Alberto Julián; Oberhelman, Harley D.; Thatcher, George R."Modernismo" can be divided onto two distinct epochs: one from 1888 to 1898 that was shaped by French Parnassian and Formalist poetry, and the second epoch, after 1898, influenced by French symbolism and the socio-political conditions of Latin America. During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the United States caused and presented the most fear for Latin America with its expansionist ambitions. This dissertation will investigate the second epoch of "Modernismo" through discussion and analysis of three major writers: Jose Marti (Cuba, 1853-1895), Jose Enrique Rodo (Uruguay, 1872-1917), and Ruben Dario (Nicaragua, 1867-1916). From each writer's perspective and opinions, the reader will gain a greater insight into the frustration felt by Latin Americans as a result of United States aggressive policies toward the area. While the United States desired to establish world dominance, Latin Americans feared the expansionism would cause a loss of culture, history, and linguistic traditions for them. Each selected writer presented a type of "plan" for Latin American resistance against North American aggression and displayed a fear for Latin America's cultural and independent future.Item "Modernismo" and politics: criticism of United States expansionism in Latin America (1891-1905)(Texas Tech University, 2005-08) Smallwood, David Andrew; Perez, Alberto J.; Oberhelman, Harley D.; Thatcher, George R."Modernismo" can be divided onto two distinct epochs: one from 1888 to 1898 that was shaped by French Parnassian and Formalist poetry, and the second epoch, after 1898, influenced by French symbolism and the socio-political conditions of Latin America. During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the United States caused and presented the most fear for Latin America with its expansionist ambitions. This dissertation will investigate the second epoch of "Modernismo" through discussion and analysis of three major writers: Jose Marti (Cuba, 1853-1895), Jose Enrique Rodo (Uruguay, 1872-1917), and Ruben Dario (Nicaragua, 1867-1916). From each writer's perspective and opinions, the reader will gain a greater insight into the frustration felt by Latin Americans as a result of United States aggressive policies toward the area. While the United States desired to establish world dominance, Latin Americans feared the expansionism would cause a loss of culture, history, and linguistic traditions for them. Each selected writer presented a type of "plan" for Latin American resistance against North American aggression and displayed a fear for Latin America's cultural and independent future.