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Bachelor of Arts: What Is It?

Authors :
McConn, Max
Source :
New Republic; 10/5/21, Vol. 28 Issue 357, p154-156, 3p
Publication Year :
1921

Abstract

Argues that academic degrees, grades and credits are destroying the real value of education in the United States. Policies governing the earning of degrees in the country's universities; Reasons why grades or the marking system is a negative element of education; History of the establishment of the academic credits system; Real meaning of the bachelor of arts degree without the credits and the grades; Advantages of abandoning degrees; Need for the youth to be taught that the only reason for studying any subject is the subject itself.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00286583
Volume :
28
Issue :
357
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
New Republic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
15173852