I mean its not like good written communication skills or reading - TopicsExpress



          

I mean its not like good written communication skills or reading comprehension ever come in handy really, though, right? QUOTE: The current shrill insistence that young people study STEM is well-intentioned, but short-sighted. Our data-obsessed society demands that education consist only of measurable skills. It is no surprise that this quantitative mind-set favors math and science, which express themselves in the language of numbers. But defenders of the humanities have long recognized that the study of history, literature, art and language develop other skills that are critical for students’ success. With their focus on careful reading and analysis of texts, humanities foster clear communication, both in speaking and in writing.
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 16:58:48 +0000

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