Web-Enhanced Behavioral Sciences Courses: Ethnicity and Perceptions of Community College Students

Abstract

This research examined language, ethnicity, and course participation among participants at a community college in a poor, rural county bordering Mexico. Some participants' first language was English; the language of other participants was Spanish, and many were bilingual. The goal was to examine a Web-enhanced course for differences between Hispanic and Caucasian (non-Hispanic) students. The central research question was whether students report increased discussion and interaction in the Web-based course.