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Is that a problem with the idea of liberal arts in particular, or a problem with higher education in general that happens to manifest itself most obviously in l
by kijin 13y ago
Is that a problem with the idea of liberal arts in particular, or a problem with higher education in general that happens to manifest itself most obviously in liberal arts graduates? In other words, is liberal arts a hopeless idea in the first place, or is it simply the way that American colleges teach it that is problematic?
There are plenty of colleges that offer a B.S. in computer science, for example, whose graduates can't pass the fizzbuzz test. Meanwhile, hundreds of art history majors go on to have productive careers. Specialization is orthogonal to competence.
- learc83 13y ago>Specialization is orthogonal to competence. Doesn't follow from >There are plenty of colleges that offer a B.S. in computer science, for example, whose graduates can't pass the fizzbuzz test. Meanwhile, hundreds of art history majors go on to have productive careers. Look at employment rates for Art History Majors vs. CS majors.
- deathcakes 13y agoLook at job opportunities for the two. Popularity of field is in no way linked to competence of indivduals practising in said field.