tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9818962.post3778791581014774260..comments2024-03-20T13:10:11.477+05:30Comments on nanopolitan: FYUP Fracas at DelhiAbihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790560045313883673noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9818962.post-41345960356245272682014-06-24T21:09:36.563+05:302014-06-24T21:09:36.563+05:30Looks like some of the criticism of FYUP seems to ...Looks like some of the criticism of FYUP seems to be, at least in some corners, regarding the foundation courses and the exit options, as noted in this FP Op-Ed: http://www.firstpost.com/india/hero-to-zero-du-vice-chancellor-dinesh-singh-deserves-no-sympathy-1586845.html?utm_source=FP_MAINSTORY<br /><br />Having been a postdoc at North American universities, I certainly think UG programs in India need to shift to a 4yr system with an entire semester dedicated to project work, especially in science streams. But things also need to be done in a more organized and consultative manner. And the right agency to undertake this task at all India level (and not just at one university) is the UGC. Otherwise the DU students might find themselves at a one year disadvantage in the jobs market. May be the foundation courses (which seems to offer "life lessons") could be offered in the 4th year before which students could choose to opt-out if they desire. Also this FYUP would be more meaningful if UGC does away with the requirement for a Master's degree as a qualification for PhD admissions. 123https://www.blogger.com/profile/07562262330309018074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9818962.post-50071066342849994422014-06-24T09:34:42.621+05:302014-06-24T09:34:42.621+05:30Abi,
Right now, I am in a too much hurry to follo...Abi,<br /><br />Right now, I am in a too much hurry to follow all the relevant links and thereby try and understand the arguments against a 4-year program. <br /><br />But, yes, as far as I am concerned, a 4-year program is what we should come to have all over India (and not just at DU). <br /><br />And, it's all the better if, as you noted in your previous post, there also are exits at the end of 2 years (a diploma-like option) and 3 years (a BSc degree). <br /><br />... Also, together with a credits-based system, there must be a far more leeway to switch disciplines---rather, IMHO, we should completely do away with disciplines of graduation as such, and simply have areas of concentration, that's all. ... Some may want to it a major-minor kind of system, but I am of the opinion that, if the student is brilliant enough---and many of them in fact are (and not just at IITs and IISc etc.)---why not a major+major+minor+minor option? All in just four years?... Why not? ... Hmmm... Sort of like unleashing the "animal" spirits in education! (LOL!)<br /><br />Ok, I will browse the links later and be back if I have something to add.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />--Ajit<br />[E&OE]<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com