The theoretical broadening which comes from having many humanities subjects on the campus is offset by the general dopiness of the people who study these things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Broad humanities education is undermined by students who lack engagement.
- In plain terms
- Humanities breadth is hurt by uninterested students.
- What can you take from it?
- Breadth alone fails without student engagement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What helps students engage?
- Does breadth matter?
Another view
Generalizations about students may be unfair.
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