This rhetorical analysis will explore Thomas L. Friedman’s use of stylistic devices to dispute the current state of where the post-secondary education system is in terms of where it cloud be; in the article, “The Professor’s Big Stage,” published in The New York Times, March 5, 2013. The purpose of the article is to assist students and professors to initiate an increased level of learning and to properly educate. The way the current system and delivery is taught must go beyond what it is. With this article students have a chance to become above average learners and move toward a degree and a career.
At the beginning of the article, Friedman uses a first-hand experience to disclose examples to help engage readers in important points. Friedman reflects on a past conversation with a friend. He takes parts and uses the experiences and manipulates them into compelling examples and uses them in
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Friedman composes strong argumentative points to lend support to the overall thesis of the article. By comparing two types of education, learning in a classroom versus learning through online classes; Friedman has successfully challenged professors to improve their way of teaching. The argument then switches to the acknowledgement of counter arguments stating that many valued experiences come from the residential experience. Doing this Friedman appeals to the two sides of the argument, but in the end still proving the importance of the change of post-secondary education. Friedman uses the counter argument to build his points and make his reasoning more deep and complex. By using various methods of writing the argument, Friedman maintains a constant view on the subject through out the article. This displays an in-depth knowledge of the subject he his writing about. This leads to an overall to a cohesive article that can be read and enjoyed by many
“The Onion’s” mock press release on the MagnaSoles satirical article effectively attacks the rhetorical devices, ethos and logos, used by companies to demonstrate how far advertisers will go to convince people to buy their products. It does this by using manipulative, “scientific-sounding" terminology, comparisons, fabrication, and hyperboles.
Education is one of the most widely debated issues of our country in this current day and age. Many people feel as though schooling is biased and unfair to certain students; meanwhile, others feel as though the schooling systems are not serious enough in order to properly educate students to prepare them for their futures. The three texts that will be discussed, are all well written controversial essays that use a great deal of rhetorical appeals which help readers relate to the topics being discussed. In the essay “School,” Mori manages to specify her views on how different modern education is in America as to Japan; meanwhile, in “A Talk to Teachers,” Baldwin presents his argument as to how all children, no matter
Summary of the essay: Marty Nemko’s essay is a critique of the education system, mainly focusing on the pitfalls of attending college. He believes that the cost and time of attending college do nothing more than leave a student in debt with no job opportunities. Nemko cites information provided by
To conclude his article, Gatto gives his foresight for the future of schooling. Although Gatto has a well thought out argument for his opinion on schooling, he focuses
One major decision one must make after exiting high school is whether to go to a university or go to community college. In the article “Two Year Are Better Than Four,” written by Liz Addison. She expressed her opinion on the significance of community colleges in comparison with the university. She stated that community college do not receive the acknowledgment and appreciation that they deserve. “what’s the matter with colleges?,” (Addison 255). although, there is a lot to agree with within the article there are some faulty statements that two year colleges don’t offer the best education possible and that community college are more engaging and individualized for a student and the price is also much less expensive than a university education.
“Intellectuals and Democracy” by Mark Kingwell (2012) captures the essence of the commonality between higher education and philosophy and democracy. The author, who is a philosopher expresses his notion of the connection between the democratic system and that of the education system. Often, as the article expresses there is a preconception regarding the validation of careers promised with certain university degrees where other programs result in uncertainty or questioning from others. The use of rhetorical appeals used by the author throughout the article works towards building his article. I argue that through rhetorical appeals the author works his audience to grasp his personal stance of the education system as he attempts to persuade
In recent years, many have debated whether or not a college education is a necessary requirement to succeed in the field of a persons’ choice and become an outstanding person in society. On one hand, some say college is very important because one must contribute to society. The essay Three Reasons College Still Matters by Andrew Delbanco shows three main reasons that students should receive their bachelor’s degree. On the other hand, many question the point of wasting millions of dollars on four years or maybe more to fight for highly competitive jobs that one might not get. Louis Menand wrote an article based on education titled Re-Imagining Liberal Education. This article challenges the main thought many americans have after receiving a secondary education. Louis Menand better illustrates the reasons why a student should rethink receiving a post secondary education better than Andrew Delbanco’s three reasons to continue a person’s education.
It is Addison’s belief that one enters the college experience as a rookie (Addison 213). This theory contradicts Murray’s thought that not every person would benefit from a college-level liberal education. Addison also believes that ...
Ungar, S. J. (2010). The new liberal arts. In G. Graff, C. Birkenstein, & R. Durst (Eds.). “They say, I say”: The moves that matter in academic writing with readings. (2nd ed.). (pp. 190-197). New York: W. W. Norton. This article looks to prove that liberal arts education is just as valuable as “career education” because contrary to general belief, career education doesn’t guarantee high-paying jobs after they graduate.
How would universities be if there would take only two years to graduate? What is the relationship between class and education? And how are schools divided in terms of class? These questions might be helpful when thinking about class and education. In the essays written by a researcher in education and critical thinker Jean Anyon, whose essay concerned in research about class and work at five primary schools in different classes community in New Jersey, the founder and director of Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education Gregory Mantsios, whose essay is based on different class in America, and Philosopher Allan Bloom, whose essay is about undecided students and general education classes at universities, some of the main ideas each of
If I wrote a paper that is urgent but my tone come off as not urgent then the readers will not see it has urgent. When it you read Addison article “Two Years Are Better Than Four” you can tell that she cares greatly about this subject. When she was answering to her opponent argument against college she said “For Mr. Perldtein, so rooted in his own nostalgia, is looking for himself-and he would never think to look for himself in the one place left where college experience of self-discovery does still matter to those who get there”. I felt she was aggressive toward this Mr. Perldtein, because he has never set foot in a community college and yet he claims that the college experience of self-discovery is over. “I believe so, I believe the community college system to be one of America’s uniquely great institution. I believe that it should be celebrated as such.” By listening to this phrase you should be able to discern the important of community college to
In conclusion, education is broader than just falling into what the contemporary school system has to offer. Both Gatto and Graff proved this by explain how conforming students to certain perspectives of education limits their potential in other educational branches that interest the students. Also, curricula should bring a balance between making a school a place for obtaining information, and accommodating the educational demands for each individual student. It is imperative to understand that reforming the academic system, by fine-tuning schools to have its students learn what exactly they are interested in, will lead to having students accessing their full intellectual potential.
Most people see teachers and professors in the same light. They perform similar tasks. They teach. However, they are separated by a fine line of distinction. High school teachers help a student build a foundation of knowledge, and train the student to focus on learning. College professors help to shape and define a student’s foundation of knowledge, and challenge the student to cultivate the mind. High school teachers and college professors have similar goals and guidelines, but they take a differing approach to achieving the end result. The way the class is conducted, academic expectations, and view of student responsibility are a few of the contrasts between high school teachers and college professors.
The 21st century is changing society’s very foundations, and as a result, education has had to change, both in the way it is taught and the way it is learnt, in order to meet the constantly changing, ever increasing demand that society has placed upon its citizens (Friedman, 2005).
Going to school and getting a great education is important for a successful future in today’s world. Years ago, many children did not go to school and many young adults opted to work instead of attending college. In today’s society, gaining a high level of education is almost always mandatory for many jobs. There are many changes being done to the education system along with new items and ways of teaching in the classroom. There is a growing amount of changes in the classroom such as technology, teaching time, teaching styles, and freedom of space.