The Point of Contention It has become routine to see colleges across the United States subject to anti-Western sentiments from its students. Complaints and controversy
College courses with titles such as “Western Civ” and others that are sometimes required, especially at liberal arts colleges and universities were initially created to
Western Civilization Courses and the Like The defense of Western Civ courses in curricula is usually based on professors’ experiences taking these kinds of courses
“We are witnessing a self-wounding nihilism,” says Michael Poliakoff of Forbes magazine in his 2020 article. Many people like Michael Poliakoff(older white people of various
The American education system, from kindergarten through the end of graduate school, unequivocally has a multitude of flaws. One of the most glaring of these
As college curriculums continuously evolve to better fit the many diverse cultures previously ignored by Western Civilization courses, Colgate University defies this progressive norm. However, the
In recent decades, the conversations surrounding the appropriateness and viability of core curricula classes around the nation have only increased. These discussions have spanned from
History of the Protests Many American universities have historically offered courses focused on the foundation of western civilization. These courses are often mandatory for undergraduates.
Should we incorporate texts from other cultures in our core curricula? If you are still unsure about the answer, let’s find it out through the
