Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?

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with the competence and abilities useful in their

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argue that the real

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people's knowledge without care if the studies are important for

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are so important and should be deeply

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during a university course.

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subjects are still important for

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mainly based on humanistic studies. In fact, it is easy to understand how is important for the people who study

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a solid base of knowledge.

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they must know perfectly the subject they teach because only in

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enjoy the lessons.

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and informatic are still explained in a

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way while it is clear how a practical approach may benefits

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learning them how to resolve problems that they could face during their

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, they might develop

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skills that are fundamental both during

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daily life. To

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because the

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never teach them the

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competences

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is important that

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provide knowledge to develop

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own culture especially regarding some subjects. Despite

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allocate more time to developing practical skills because only in

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will be able to face troubles during their job.

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Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
Sentence 3 - Thesis
Sentence 4 - Outline sentence

Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph

Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
Sentence 2 - Example
Sentence 3 - Discussion
Sentence 4 - Conclusion

Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph

Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
Sentence 2 - Example
Sentence 3 - Discussion
Sentence 4 - Conclusion

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Grammatical Range: 4.0

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Topic Vocabulary:

Lifelong learning
Holistic development
Vocational training
Industry-specific competencies
Critical thinking
Creative problem-solving
Academic research
Intellectual development
Ethics and values
Societal contribution
Job market demands
Practical training
Internships
Knowledge advancement
Global challenges

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