Pros and cons of dialogue

The dialogue format affords some interesting opportunities for the writer. It seems that with this type of format, an argument of a broader or more interdisciplinary nature can be examined. The premises at hand can be mentioned in conjunction with other ideas that may not follow naturally in a traditional monograph. 

This aspect has interested me greatly, as I am currently working on a essay that sought to fuse my major points of study and ideology over the past few years. The inherent issue was flow, due to the scope of the synthesis that I was attempting. Perhaps a dialogue would provide a smoother blend of ideas, as the format could even provide a sort of storyline that works in all my major points. The issue I see with this format would be sufficiently citing enough sources for credibility, as many of my claims could easily be interpreted as conjecture without the proper evidence.

Misc. adult skills education

I've noticed that a lot of students leave high school and jump right into the real world without highly essential knowledge regarding rather basic everyday activities. Some of these activities include how to pay taxes, bills, insurance, as well as the related jargon required to fully understand these procedures. Finding a way to pay/apply for college, fundamental home ec., and how to find and lease an apartment are other skills that many students leave high school without.
While one could argue that it is the responsibility of the parents to educate their child about the drier mysteries of the adult world, the practicality of such a responsibility is questionable. The child for one, isn't going to be super motivated to ask mom about how insurance premiums work. In addition, many parents, particularly very young ones, may not have fully acquired all of these skills themselves.
These reasons lead me to believe that a class that offers instruction on some basic needs of adulthood would be a rational addition to the high school curriculum, even if only as an elective.

Hello

Hi everyone, I'm Tyler, I'm a Psych major, Phil minor senior. I play a lot of music too. My focus this semester is educationally oriented, so I figured this class might be a good fit. In particular, comparing teaching and reading styles of eastern and western cultures interests me.