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Subject:BS or BA in tech comm From:Edwin Dahlquist <Edwin -dot- Dahlquist -at- asu -dot- edu> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:00:15 -0700 (MST)
Kate Salm wrote <schools that are big on hands on training will generally give
you a better education by giving you the theory, pratical, and actual knowledge
in your chosen field>
Agreed. The issue is the scope of education. For example, English majors tend to
be English majors--most are proficient in the fine points of language use before
they get in a BA program, many are intent on writing professionally or teaching
English, and that intent has endured over time.
In contrast, TW is often marketed as a "career change" choice; such programs may
attract those who are the least likely to be successful in the field, and who
expect to learn all the skills they need within the program. Those students are
likely to be sorely disappointed in the range of skills actually taught. From an
instructor's standpoint, it is equally frustrating; students enter TW programs
with little technical knowledge, poor writing skills, and expect to be
proficient TWs after successfully completing a few perfunctory class projects.
Thanks
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