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Neither Dean May, nor, in fact, anyone in Harvard College claims the ability to foresee the outcome of the new curriculum re-examination proposed yesterday. But, even at the outset, the forces operating against its success are imposing.
Still, even if the curriculum discussions break down in confusion, the areas of concern which May has outlined are comprehensive and define the problems that Harvard education will eventually encounter in the next decade.
Are non honors concentrations worthwhile or should students be allowed to "concentrate" in General Education?
Among the issues open for discussion, May said, are the General Education program, concentrations, honors programs, four-year residency requirements, and any new proposals for experimental courses and teaching techniques.
Dean Ford at the same time expressed guarded optimism over the possibilities of the study. "My positive reaction is thatit puts serious argument back where it belongs in the curriculum, "he said." A lot of students are not taking curriculum seriously and Dean May is right to suggest a certain...