tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33488833.post6662438111640985257..comments2023-11-02T02:14:31.901-06:00Comments on ReadMoreWriteMoreThinkMoreBeMore: My Plato Is Better Than Your PlatoDoctor Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13189506916480012553noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33488833.post-35556106511494017532009-05-23T16:59:40.737-05:002009-05-23T16:59:40.737-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gregory Reccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702777297623211178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33488833.post-67221988219660783542009-05-23T14:14:01.099-05:002009-05-23T14:14:01.099-05:00That's an interesting question. I would say don't...That's an interesting question. I would say don't penalize students who decide to use non-standard editions of the text, but make sure they understand that you aren't going to change your standards, your procedures, or their responsibilities based on their decision to use a non-standard edition, either. <br /><br />While we don't have to worry much about translations in economics--or about whether to use common texts across sections of econ 101, say--we sometimes have to worry about changing editions. My students are free to use whatever editions or translations they like as long as they get the assignments done, as long as they understand that the editions on the syllabus are the "standard" editions for the course, and as long as they understand that the decision to use a non-standard edition might imperil their ability to do the work as assigned (and, therefore, that it might imperil their grades).<br /><br />When I first took English literature in college, I decided to use our (very) old editions of the Norton Anthologies rather than the editions that were assigned in class. It seemed like a great idea at the time but I realize in retrospect that I made a mistake. Trying to figure out how the assignments corresponded with my edition and trying to find readings that weren't in my edition was a big waste of time.<br /><br />This doesn't say whether courses like Search should use standard translations across all sections, but I think it's a reasonable classroom policy. Learning to make wise trade-offs is an important part of becoming a responsible adult. If students are willing to accept the risks that come with using a "non-approved" version of a text, I see no reason to object.Art Cardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00913600136563861287noreply@blogger.com