[geeks] geeks Digest, Vol 86, Issue 11

[Rick Hamell]

Phil Stracchino wrote:
> But why on earth does a research chemist, a tank
> driver, or an oilwell engineer need to be able to write an essay on the
> similarities and differences between salsa and flamenco, or the
> influence of the Spanish civil war on the work of Pablo Picasso?

Teach critical thinking

Teach writing skills and research

Teach to think outside of their specific interest

Teach to see non-obvious correlations between unrelated topics that may 
be relevant to their interests.

Give them a way to explore interests that may develop into a hobby or a job.

Provide an alternate avenue if the primary degree doesn't work

Just off the top of my head.


-- 
Rick Hamell

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