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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My SLAC didn't/doesn't offer it, either . . . I don't think that many do. It's not part of a classic curriculum that focuses on theory and critical thinking skills, versus practical and technical skills (that most graduates from elite schools will pick up on the job).[/quote]
Companies now a days want people who can hit the ground running, and that often means already having the practical/technical skills on the job. That's why internships are so important.[/quote]

No I want intelligent people with critical thinking skills. I can train them in the job skills but if they don’t have the ability to think and analyze, they are of no use to me. [/quote]

lol listen to yourself.  So, kid graduating with an Engineering degree lacks "critical thinking skills" or the "ability to think and analyze".  Stop posting this nonsense. [/quote]

We’re talking about business on this thread. That’s the context. Keep up, please. [/quote]
A pp was talking about critical thinking skills in relation to major, and that "liberal arts" degrees teach critical thinking skills, and "trade" majors like Engineering don't teach that.[/quote]

Nope you seem confused and now you’re doubling down. See this is why those reading comprehension and critical thinking skills matter! [/quote]
Here's how the thread goes:

1. SLAC  Classic curriculum that focuses on theory and critical thinking skills, versus practical and technical skills (that most graduates from elite schools will pick up on the job)...

2. Companies now a days want people who can hit the ground running, and that often means already having the practical/technical skills on the job. That's why internships are so important

3. No I want intelligent people with critical thinking skills...

4.  So, kid graduating with an Engineering degree (practical and technical skills) lacks "critical thinking skills" or the "ability to think and analyze"?

5....We’re talking about business on this thread. ..

6.  A pp was talking about critical thinking skills in relation to major, and that "liberal arts" degrees (from their SLAC) teach critical thinking skills, insinuating that "trade" majors like Engineering don't teach that.

Critical thinking skills and reading comprehension are indeed important.[/quote]

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