Should ENG4U Be Required to Get Into University?
Image Source: Really Great Reading I don't believe that Grade 12 University English should be a requirement for every university program since some programs just don't need it. Here's why. If you think about computer science or engineering, you'll realize those programs are mostly made up of math, science, coding and problem-solving. The students in those programs spend their time working with calculus, physics, coding and other skills. They don't spend most of their time writing essays or reading novels. Therefore, why should they need a good English mark to get into their program? English doesn't really fit with what they will actually be doing. Image Source: Brock University It is also unfair to some students. Not everyone is good at English, and that doesn't mean they aren't smart. It just means they have different strengths, like math, science, or hands-on skills. Making everyone complete the same English course to qualify for university can make ot...