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ERIC Number: EJ185210
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1978
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The General Education Component
Vineyard, Edwin E.
Community and Junior College Journal, 48, 8, 24-5, May 78
Advocates the pragmatic approach to general education, suggesting that the educationally well-rounded occupational student advances more rapidly and goes higher in his career field. Stresses the importance of "general education courses", which make the student proficient and knowledgeable in his field and "supporting courses" which teach basic life skills. (TP)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Core Curriculum, Educational Responsibility, General Education, Humanistic Education, Two Year Colleges, Vocational Education
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