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Small Vs Large Departments
The academics at Skidmore are quite good, though many departments are small. The English department, for instance, has many professors with many specializations, from creative writing to literature studies. But departments such as the various languages, American Studies, and others, have very few professors, and thus little variety in classes or subjects of study. It seems to me that even discussion must be somewhat limited within those smaller departments, as a few professors cannot possibly possess the same amount of knowledge as many who are just as successful, if not more, within their fields of study.
I give Skidmore an A because the departments that are very strong, such as English and Studio Art, but not forgetting departments such as sociology, biology, and music, are wonderful, although the smaller departments could probably use expansion. The professors are intelligent, willing to talk, and will almost always make time in their schedules for students even at their busiest.
Dec 12, 2011
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