Summarize the problems with the core curriculum discussed in the lecture, and then explain the advantages to fixing these problems using points from the reading.
The core curriculum refers to the set of courses taken by all the majors irrespective of their concerned department. The professor states that, students must know a lot beyond their major subject and that is the sole aim of the 'core curriculum'. These courses are compulsory for the students and they contribute a significant part towards an individual in earning his degree.
The curriculum review board and the focus group involving students have discussed together and arrived at a set of problems, that are currently affecting the 'core curriculum'. The professor state...
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