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Title: An American at Oxford
Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "An American at Oxford" by John Corbin is a descriptive account of university life written in the early 20th century. The book offers insights into the cultural and educational differences between American and English institutions, particularly focusing on the author's experiences at Oxford University. It captures the essence of student life, including formal traditions, social interactions, and the distinctive features that characterize an Oxonian education. The opening of the work sets the stage for Corbin's reflections on the nature of higher education in England. He contrasts the English university system with the American model by discussing the structure of colleges within the university—how the colleges function as microcosms of university life, providing both academic and social experiences. Corbin provides a vivid portrayal of the first-year students' experience, describing their initiation, interactions with upperclassmen, and the overall ambiance that shapes their scholarly and social opportunities. The narrative is rich in detail and illustrates the unique dynamics at play within a traditional English university setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Corbin, John, 1870-1959
EBook No.: 38180
Published: Dec 1, 2011
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Education -- United States
Subject: University of Oxford
Subject: Americans -- England -- Oxford
Subject: Education, Higher -- England -- Oxford
LoCC: Education: Individual institutions: Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An American at Oxford
Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "An American at Oxford" by John Corbin is a descriptive account of university life written in the early 20th century. The book offers insights into the cultural and educational differences between American and English institutions, particularly focusing on the author's experiences at Oxford University. It captures the essence of student life, including formal traditions, social interactions, and the distinctive features that characterize an Oxonian education. The opening of the work sets the stage for Corbin's reflections on the nature of higher education in England. He contrasts the English university system with the American model by discussing the structure of colleges within the university—how the colleges function as microcosms of university life, providing both academic and social experiences. Corbin provides a vivid portrayal of the first-year students' experience, describing their initiation, interactions with upperclassmen, and the overall ambiance that shapes their scholarly and social opportunities. The narrative is rich in detail and illustrates the unique dynamics at play within a traditional English university setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Corbin, John, 1870-1959
EBook No.: 38180
Published: Dec 1, 2011
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Education -- United States
Subject: University of Oxford
Subject: Americans -- England -- Oxford
Subject: Education, Higher -- England -- Oxford
LoCC: Education: Individual institutions: Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.