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alex23 wrote:
>> through intuitive language skills.  Why not?
> Because the vast majority of them don't seem to want to be bothered?
>

That could very well be... but I have a hope for them. I honestly think 
its not because they don't want to be bothered, rather they just think 
its too far past them...   and not do-able.

This is where I think it would be helpful at the undergraduate level to 
insist that *all* students learn some programming (and yes, using 
Python). Actually, I am thinking that it would be great to begin this in 
grade school. But then, I'm also one of those Americans who believe that 
every student should learn at least (1) non-English language beginning 
in 1st grade--- mandatory. <sigh>   (of course others are just hoping 
they learn English...)





kind regards,
m harris