ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE DEAN: NEW CREDIT REQUIREMENTS The academic dean announces an importa
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE DEAN: NEW CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
The academic dean announces an important change to the university's core curriculum concerning the number of required credits in mathematics and writing. The mathematics requirement will increase from 1 to 2 courses (or a total of 7 credit hours). The writing requirement will increase from 2 to 3 courses (or a total of 9 credit hours). This change is in response to employers and graduate schools who state that students applying for employment or admission to graduate programs need strong skills in mathematics and writing. The new credit requirements will apply to all students who graduate after May 1 of next year.
Now cover the passage and listen to the recording. When you hear the question, begin preparing your response.
The woman expresses her opinion about the new credit requirements. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
The university is raising the credit requirements in mathematics and writing. The woman supports the new requirements. One reason she gives is that the dean thinks students need more math and writing, and the dean knows what he is talking about. Another reason is that businesses need good mathematics and writing skills; these skills affect a company's reputation. Another reason is that graduate schools want good writers because graduate students have to do a lot of writing.