(for example, Journal of Economic Perspectives, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper’s Magazine, The New Yorker, Business Week, The Utne Reader, Mother Jones, Monthly Review). The essay will consist of a summary and critique.
Unit 7 & 8 Discussion
November 19, 2020Is a liberal education useful?
November 20, 2020(for example, Journal of Economic Perspectives, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper’s Magazine, The New Yorker, Business Week, The Utne Reader, Mother Jones, Monthly Review). The essay will consist of a summary and critique.
The very open ended nature of the essay assignment is meant to fulfill several objectives.
1) Acquaint students with library resources and searching for appropriate academic material.
2) Have students practice their comprehension skills and communicate that comprehension in a concise summary.
3) Get students to start thinking critically about theories and arguments
4) Force students to go over the course material to determine which topics are applicable to their essay and demonstrate an understanding of the course material.
