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.
Should we specialize in one subject at university? This question has caused heated debate over a long period of time. Many people may stick to the idea that by taking some courses in a certain area will make the student a specialist and prepare him to face real life scenarios which he is likely to encounter in the future professional career. But in my point of view, it is more advisable to take classes with wide and varied mix of subjects. They will give the student knowledge and practical applicability to meet the growing demands of our world.
Today's rapidly changing world requires people to draw increasingly upon their education, not only in terms of their level of knowledge, but also in terms of the skills that allow them to adapt to change. This redefines education to mean gaining unending ability to develop rather than a single experience in school. Looking at this new era, there is a serious concern for breaking down all kinds of discipline barriers. Several years ago it is very difficult to find someone who is familiar both with computer technology and webpage art design. There is an urgent need to get skilled person who has a comprehensive knowledge. Now many universities offer a broader array of curriculums and more detailed programs for students. They believe by doing this will provide students greater possibilities for choices and meet their career goals.
In addition, results of the analysis showed that there is a moderate and significant correlation between students' interest and achievement scores. Students who have high interest in what they learn tend to have higher achievement scores. They come from varied backgrounds with different needs. If the university limits choose only in one subject, how it can elevate students’ interest to pursue further study in their major field. I think before choosing we should always ask ourselves three questions: Why have we chosen a particular subject? What have we particularly enjoyed studying at school or university and why have we enjoyed it?
Furthermore, on the road of exploring nature and society, different sciences, with different needs and interests, values and experiences, will select problems and ask questions in different ways. Different questions will entice more useful information from research. Good science is promoted by different approaches to a problem and perhaps evaluated by different criteria. If universities offer more extensive courses in many subjects and advocate diverse perspectives, different beliefs, varied cultures, numerous approaches in teaching, they can provide students with a highly effective way to reach their target goals.
Take into account of all those factors, we may reach the conclusion that it is far better for students to take classes in many subjects based on their interest rather than to specialize in only one subject.