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本帖最后由 Dr_JohnDoe 于 2012-11-10 20:22 编辑
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提纲:
立场:学习其它课程有一定益处,但是不能强制要求,否则有悖高等教育的目的
(1)摆立场
(2)学习其它课程能帮助学生全面发展,还有助于就业
(3)但学生精力有限
(4)而且社会既需要通才也需要专才
(5)高等教育的最终目的是让学生自主思考,独立决策,因此选课应该由学生自己定夺
原题:
13) Universities should require every student to take a variety of courses outside the student's field of study.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim. In developing and supporting your position, be sure to address the most compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used to challenge your position.
正文:
Should university require every student to take a variety of courses outside the student’s field of study? The speaker contends so. Though I agree that such practice can be beneficial in some aspects, the speaker clearly overlooks several drawbacks of this practice. In fact, a mandatory requirement of course selection is clearly against the very aim of higher education, and the choice of courses should always be left to students.
The merits of learning a variety of courses outside one’s field of study is beyond a simple summation of knowledge, for it not only broadens a student’s vision but also creates more opportunities for his career. On the one hand, for instance, while such courses as literature and art provide insights into human nature, other courses including math and science enhances one’s logical thinking. Thereby taking both kinds of courses may effectively facilitate the all-round development of students. On the other hand, there is an increasing demand for inter-disciplinary talents in our society. Careers associated with finance and banking often requires skills in applied math, and many occupations in engineering also necessitates the proficiency in operating computer. Even in scientific research, we can discover that the merging of two seemingly irrelevant disciplines, such as bioinformatics and quantum economics, is getting increasingly popular. Hence, taking a variety of courses outside one’s field of study can help a student pursue a better career.
Nevertheless, it would be inappropriate to require every student to spend time learning courses outside their field of study. First and foremost, students’ time and energy is often too limited to pursue additional courses. This is especially the case when it comes to the fields of science and engineering where students are usually overburdened with homework and tasks within their own field. Therefore, such mandatory policy will undoubtedly place greater burdens on them. Consequently, they may have to spend more time coping with their homework assignments and less time participating in sports and social activities, which may detriment both their physical and mental health.
Besides, our society requires professionals as well as generalists. It should not be ignored that some students show great talent specializing in certain fields, and the best way to help them is to let them follow their own interests, otherwise their attention may be dissipated and their talents might be wasted. Such rationale also applies to graduate students whose chief responsibility is to delve into a narrow field of study rather than dabbling a variety of courses. This is not suggesting that being versatile is harmful. But if a scientist (or a scientist-to-be) does not focus his attention on his research, it is unlikely for him to make any substantive progress or accomplishment in his own field, irrespective of how he sophisticated he is in other fields of study.
Finally, we must always bear in mind that the ultimate aim of higher education is to enable students to think and act on their own. Students are entitled with the freedom to choose any course they would like to take, and universities should respect their choices. After all, it is them who have the best understanding of themselves.
欢迎斧正,谢谢!
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