In a message of , Tom Cotton (1:3819/128) writes:
 TC>MS>However, weak language skills do not prevent completing an
 TC>  >engineering program.
 TC>
 TC>Perhaps true for many schools but the U of Arkansas has put more teeth
 TC>into language skill requirements in recent years.  A great deal more
 TC>writing is required and courses tailored to technical writing are a
 TC>required part of the curriculum.  I believe it is a pretty recent 
 TC>change
 TC>due to complaints from employers about graduates that could not
 TC>communicate information after graduation.
 TC>
Sounds like a wise move.
 
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