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Category - Logical Reasoning

Most universities today offer students a more well-rounded and comprehensive education than in years past. Today, most students in the humanities and social sciences are required to learn about history, culture, and politics in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, which was not required many years ago. Courses are no longer limited to just Europe or North America, and students stand to benefit from this change.

Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument above?
  1. Many students are inspired to study abroad after taking courses covering other countries.
  2. The extent to which courses cover issues around the world is an appropriate standard for judging the comprehensiveness of a student’s education.
  3. Science courses at universities have also expanded the diversity of their subject matter.
  4. University students who do not take courses with a global approach know less about global affairs.
  5. The courses that are most popular with students often deal with global issues.
Explanation
Answer: B - If the extent to which courses cover issues around the world is an appropriate standard for judging the comprehensiveness of a student’s education, this most strengthens the argument. The argument claims that students receive a comprehensive education by learning about new places. For this to be sufficient proof of whether an education is comprehensive, the extent to which courses cover issues around the world must be an appropriate metric by which to judge.
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