Some people say history is one the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

There are many people who have called into question the importance in today’s world of subjects like

history

, which do not have an immediately discernible impact on most

future

careers. While I think that

history

should still be mandatory, more practical subjects related to technology and the arts are more needed in our evolving world. The main reason that students should study some

history

in school is that it provides crucial insights into nations around the world that serve as springboards for later political beliefs. In America, students learn about the American Revolution, the constitution and the founding fathers periodically from elementary to high school. They learn about why the war started (so that the colonies could tax and govern themselves) as well as the great figures f

rom

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of

history

like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. Some of the principles students learn include the ideas of American exceptionalism, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and the responsibility of citizens to vote in a representative democracy. Later in life, most people will lean liberal or c

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conservative, but

still hold the same basic convictions about individual liberty and responsibility. By knowing the context in which these ideas emerged students can become adults with well-informed political beliefs and it will be more difficult for unscrupulous politicians to make false assertions about the past.

Although

history

should still be taught, the practical sciences and a

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the arts

should be prioritised because these are more likely to have an impact on a person’s

future

career. Very few students will end up with careers in

history

, as historians or professors, but a large percentage will work in the arts and especially the sciences.

For example

, in Vietnam the most popular university majors are engineering, finance, and graphic design. If schools emphasise maths at school

then

this

will better prepare them to make calculations in complex engineering projects or when working at a bank or accountancy firm. Even learning how to draw and use c

olors

a flag that shows its nationality

colours

in art class is more useful for students because of the high demand for graphic designers o

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websites and advertisements. Countries that devote more of their educational budget towards these practical subjects will give students a head start on a potential

future

career and increase their chances of having a higher standard of living. It is clear that in

this

case a moderate approach is best. School administrators should not remove

history

from the t

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timetable, but

in my opinion they should devote more time and resources t

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the teaching of subjects related to technology and the arts.

This

will become ever more important as the tech industry continues to dominate the

future

job market