Writing - Task 2, Please evaluate, thanks!
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:35 am
Module: AC, Written in: 40 minutes, Word Count: 290
Prompt: Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Our society relies heavily on the school system to better educate the students about our collective past and History while also equipping the young minds with Science and Technology to have a better life. Some people believe that courses like Science and Technology are more important than learning about the past. In contrast, others argue that more attention to History is needed. In this essay, I will examine the mentioned arguments and provide my own point of view at last.
Firstly, History is believed to be a nation’s backbone and a source of national pride for many. For example, in Iran, a country dating back to over 2500 years ago, it is a common belief that since the country has a colorful past filled with rises and falls of various kingdoms, History courses must be mandatory, and more of them should be taught. This results in Science and Technology books and materials to be often outdated since it is believed that it is not a priority by the ministry of education.
Secondly, western cultures are famous for their high educational standards for Science and Technology programs in school and believe History courses only prohibit bright students from gaining knowledge in the fields like Mathematics, Computer Science, and Technology. For instance, some high schools in the US hardly have History courses. This leads to some ignorance towards political issues and not being grateful towards the gifts of their nation.
In conclusion, although some people believe that prioritizing Science and Technology is wrong and will lead to lack of gratitude towards your nation’s History, I believe History courses are unnecessary and time-consuming, as this knowledge can be attained with merely reading books in this area, since understanding this subject doesn’t need tutoring.
Prompt: Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Our society relies heavily on the school system to better educate the students about our collective past and History while also equipping the young minds with Science and Technology to have a better life. Some people believe that courses like Science and Technology are more important than learning about the past. In contrast, others argue that more attention to History is needed. In this essay, I will examine the mentioned arguments and provide my own point of view at last.
Firstly, History is believed to be a nation’s backbone and a source of national pride for many. For example, in Iran, a country dating back to over 2500 years ago, it is a common belief that since the country has a colorful past filled with rises and falls of various kingdoms, History courses must be mandatory, and more of them should be taught. This results in Science and Technology books and materials to be often outdated since it is believed that it is not a priority by the ministry of education.
Secondly, western cultures are famous for their high educational standards for Science and Technology programs in school and believe History courses only prohibit bright students from gaining knowledge in the fields like Mathematics, Computer Science, and Technology. For instance, some high schools in the US hardly have History courses. This leads to some ignorance towards political issues and not being grateful towards the gifts of their nation.
In conclusion, although some people believe that prioritizing Science and Technology is wrong and will lead to lack of gratitude towards your nation’s History, I believe History courses are unnecessary and time-consuming, as this knowledge can be attained with merely reading books in this area, since understanding this subject doesn’t need tutoring.
