Afrocentrism?

[leonAzul]

I must confess I didn't make this class a priority for studying. I had a bunch greater concern over my serious classes, the ones where I learned facts.

I remember the crunch, so I offer this:

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You are so much on the right track; please do not derail your education by thinking that the point of education is the acquisition of "facts", nor that the value of a particular course is the "facts" with which it informs you. Any database, or "technical institute", can give one "facts". A college course ought to give one so much more.

The point of education IMHO is to cultivate the skills that facilitate the acquisition, analysis, and application of data within a given context. Quizzes that prompt one to regurgitate "facts" are designed to provide evidence that one has paid attention--no more, no less. Being able to articulate those "facts" in plain language, without resort to jargon, demonstrates understanding of those "facts". Doing something useful with that understanding, and then positing a principle that guides further understanding, analysis, and application...

With respect to context: apply, lather, rinse, and repeat. (by way of analogy )

In short, while pursuing your degree, please don't neglect your education.
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