Michael Carter with all of his examples regarding the four “metagenres” are quite different and fray away from AES. However, AES is a unique major in that it falls under all “metagenres.” Problem solving is a key aspect in any major or field. Majors are created to solve problems, problems of a necessity to teach the specifics of a field so people can advance in that area. Along with society requiring professionals that are developed from the AES major, problem solving is completed within the major. Problem solving comes with labs and tests, and even figuring out how to manage one’s time. AES requires students to participate in labs, where students must figure out how to surpass and complete them. Empirical inquiry is incorporated in this major, especially with students who are focused on the PT or OT track. Physical or occupational therapists must determine how to properly help their clients through research and observations. Backing up one’s conclusions with research relating to the conclusion is critical to apply a firm base of knowledge. No one wants someone who is wrong or thinks they are right, but are wrong when it comes to the health sciences. Finally, performance is the biggest factor that plays a role in AES. One learns by performing and performs by learning. Carter discusses the importance of performance by primarily using a college of design as an example. However, design and art are not the only fields that require performance. Applied exercise science is a program where students are required to participate in internships and courses where they must participate in activities. The description of the major, under UNE states that, “each student is required to complete a minimum of 270 hours (45 hours/credit) under the direct supervision of an approved clinical internship site supervisor.” Students must perform in the internships based off their learning and therefore learn based off their internship. Carter is too specific with his “metagenre” and his example because performance is required in any major or field. However, these four “metagenres” are not the only categories AES falls under to be a well taught major. Another category or “metagenre” that AES can be described by is communication. Yes, all of the “metagenres” require some type of communication, but they also all require the other “metagenres” in some type of way. As seen with AES, it falls under all four “metagenres” and therefore proves the “metagenres” are connected. Communication and knowing how to communicate properly with peers and professors helps prepare students in the real world after university. Students in the AES field will eventually be working with people and need to be able to talk to them in order to help them understand what to do or how to get better.
The revision strengthens the paragraph by challenging Carter’s four specific “metagenres.” Carter is right, but he hasn’t looked at the whole picture, and the revision helps to add on to his views.
