Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post - University of Winnipeg approves mandatory Indigenous course for all students

adc · 11-22-2015, 08:38 AM

Seems like a basic finance course would have a lot more benefit although probably something else that should be taught at the high school level.

I remember the liberal arts requirements at my university and for the most part people tried to find the easiest courses they could, cruised through them with little thought and moved back to what interested them. Obviously there were some that used them as they were designed to get a broader range of education.

I guess the argument would be "if it changes one persons mind" it will be worth it but my guess is for the most part people will do the minimum to get through and not really care much about the subject matter.

I would prefer a general Canadian History course be used instead as I don't think Indian history is more important than the countries history overall.

11-22-2015, 08:38 AM	#40
adc Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Oct 2015 Exp:	Seems like a basic finance course would have a lot more benefit although probably something else that should be taught at the high school level. I remember the liberal arts requirements at my university and for the most part people tried to find the easiest courses they could, cruised through them with little thought and moved back to what interested them. Obviously there were some that used them as they were designed to get a broader range of education. I guess the argument would be "if it changes one persons mind" it will be worth it but my guess is for the most part people will do the minimum to get through and not really care much about the subject matter. I would prefer a general Canadian History course be used instead as I don't think Indian history is more important than the countries history overall.