75. Should students be required to take classes in many subjects or to

specialize in one subject?

Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. Other universities require students

to specialize in one subject. Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your

answer.

『分析』

很难说哪一个比另外一个更好。It's hard to say one is better than the other.

学习范围过于广泛(extensive)可能会导致深度不够(superficial interpretation)

学习范围过于狭窄(limited)可能会导致无知(educated ignorance)

所以，学习应该既保证广度，也要保证深度。事实上，学科之间总是存在着某种这样那样的联系。比

如物理学和哲学就两个一定程度上相辅相成(be inseparably interconnected)。折衷的方法是，学校开

设很多的选修课。要求学生在学好本专业课程的同时，尽量多地了解其他领域。

『范文』

Universities that require their students to take classes in many subjects offer a very different educational

experience from the universities that encourage specialization. As higher education becomes a more accessible

commodity students will be able to choose between these two different forms of instruction. The answer to the

question of which system is better depends on the student's interests and the goals of their studies.

Students who complete a degree at a university which requires them to take classes in many different subjects

will receive a well rounded education. Here they will be able to develop their knowledge in different areas, and

they will also have the opportunity to find out what their interests really are as they will be exposed to a variety of

fields of study. Therefore, this kind of university is ideal for students who have many interests or don't know what

their interests are. Also, students who have an interest in education and consider the possibility of graduate school

will be able to gain a broader knowledge base before specializing later on in their academic careers. They will be

able to pursue education for education's sake and not just to learn a trade. When they try to find work after

graduation their versatility will allow them to apply for a wide range of jobs.

On the other hand, students who specialize will have a great advantage over students who don't when it

comes to finding a job in their specific field of study. Naturally, companies will be most interested in job

applicants who have superior knowledge and can thus make the greatest contributions. At the same time, the

specialization system allows students to focus on their interests and the subjects relevant to them. Students majoring

in physics or chemistry would feel very out of place in a course on ancient poetry or Western literature. They might

consider it a waste of their time and energy. This might then have a negative effect on their educational progress in

general.