02355cam a22003373u 4500 38180 UtSlPG 20260610133854.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 LF Corbin, John, 1870-1959 An American at Oxford Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-12-01 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified Education -- United States University of Oxford Americans -- England -- Oxford Education, Higher -- England -- Oxford https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38180 79020 79020