Word: depth
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...might keep the above quotations in mind when he considers the question of "depth" versus "breadth" in a Harvard education, that is, in a liberal education. With regard to this question one might also recall that the founders of Harvard aimed ultimately at "the advancement of all literature and artes and Sciences." This "liberal ideal" burgeoned into President Abbot Lawrence Lowell's "a little of everything and something well." President Conant continued to foster this ideal and embodied it in his General Education Program...
Those who would have more "depth" in their education, at the expense of "breadth," should not attend Harvard. Those who would be "led by the hand" and told what courses to take should not attend Harvard. However, those who would be liberally educated in order that they might best serve themselves and their fellow man are welcome at Harvard. Those who would seek the Truth by endeavoring to synthesize a liberal knowledge of natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities are welcome at Harvard...
...leading ground gainer and scorer with the J.V.'s last year, Kohlmann was placed on the fourth team in this summer's pre-season depth chart, behind fullbacks Pat Conway, Stan Yastrzemski, and Lloyd Macdonald...
...series of three editorials criticizing the Doty Committee report. In these editorials, the CRIMSON (1) attacked the Doty Committee for its "vague definition of general education," (2) advocated that Gen Ed courses be defined as those which combine fields, and (3) proposed an alternative of "breadth" rather than "depth...
Finally, I find the CRIMSON's contention that breadth should supersede depth an indication of the shallowness of its own thinking. One year is just not enough to discuss adequately on any level a topic as broad as those with which Gen. Ed. courses deal. Indeed, a Gen Ed course, by its very nature, should be more careful and detailed in its presentation of material than a departmental course. It should try to provide insights into its material and the way in which the scholar deals with it. It is ridiculous to assert that the student is benefited more...