This article was originally published November 19, 1986 in TIME Magazine.
Comprehension check:
| 1. F | 4. F-3 | 7. T-4 | 10. F-5 | 13. T-6 |
| 2. F-2 | 5. T-1,2 | 8. F-4 | 11. T-6 | 14. T-6 |
| 3. F-3 | 6. T-3,4 | 9. T?-4 | 12. T-6 | 15. T-7 |
More questions:
1. In the (distant) past, attending college/university was regarded as an opportunity to gain a broad education, as a chance to sample an intellectual chocolate box. Writing in 1986, the author states that this had changed.
a. Do you think that Bowen's summary of attitudes still holds true today? What are your reasons for thinking so?
b. Using your knowledge of American history and society, try to guess why attitudes towards a college education changed.
2. Are there differences between students' attitudes in your country and the U.S.? If there are, what are they, and why do you think those differences exist?