The Dying Art of Reading: A Professor's Lament
2025-03-30
A professor with over 30 years of experience paints a bleak picture of the declining reading comprehension skills among today's college students. He observes that many students struggle to read and understand complex adult novels, finding reading a chore and preferring fragmented information sources. Widespread cheating, a lack of critical thinking, and poor writing skills are also prevalent. This isn't isolated; it's a common issue at a typical US public university. The professor expresses sadness and helplessness, prompting reflection on the state of education and societal issues.