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Seeking Agreement on Defining the Discipline Core
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hile Tuning conversations can occur within single departments, fostering dialogue among faculty from different types of institutions focuses conversations on commonalities for each degree level
irrespective of program location. Tuning does not result in a standardized curriculum; rather, it provides a common framework and foundation for student mastery in a particular field. Using this foundation, institutions and departments can determine locally the breadth and depth of their curriculum and make choices about materials and course assignments, teaching styles, specializations, and areas of excellence to establish a particular niche.
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