2nd April 2011, 09:01 AM
Quote:Examples of the negative impact the lack of training has and can have are easy to come by. I’m well aware of it. But to insinuate this is somehow the fault of universities is a bit disingenuous and an oversimplification of the issues. Taking a degree teaches critical thinking, coherent writing, and research skills. Surely these are valued and transferable skills into the commercial industry?I can only agree - yet again. No other industry expects fresh graduates to arrive fully trained and equipped to do a job. Even the most rigorous vocational degrees (medical, legal etc.) insist on a lengthy period of on-the-job training and mentoring, before a new entrant is ready to work with minimal supervision as a fully-fledged professional. Why is archaeology different?