Universities should be concerned with educating people so that they have wide general knowledge and be able to , consider important matters from an informed viewpoint, and not simply prepare students for jobs required by society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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I would like to extend my support to the statement that Universities should be educating people in
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employers who expect the
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them with global exposure. There was a youtube post in relation to the recent CAA and NRC protests across the country where the
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protesting from a National University
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against the ruling party for passing the CAA bill, they replied that they joined their fellow
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the CAA and NRC.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • well-rounded education
  • critical thinking
  • informed decision-making
  • wide general knowledge
  • job-specific skills
  • adaptability
  • constantly changing job market
  • engage with societal issues
  • global challenges
  • responsible and informed citizens
  • holistic educational approach
  • narrow focus
  • personal and professional life
  • drawbacks
  • prioritizing
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