Humanities scholars: coursework can no longer assess writing — supervised exams are the only way
_akpiper · x · 2026-11-13
jameseb argues the AI problem for humanities is both simple and complex: a core task — teaching students to write and construct arguments — can no longer be assessed via coursework, and these skills must now be evaluated in supervised formats. Responder akpiper's takeaway: focus on the AI-integration part, keep non-AI learning in the curriculum, and tackle how to teach larger research skills that can't be measured in class.
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