Table 3 Question 19 “If humanities subjects were integrated into the course, should they be assessed?”
From: The role of humanities in the medical curriculum: medical students’ perspectives
Answer | Themes | Quantity | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | To ensure attendance and engagement Emphasise importance of humanities All course material should be examined | 9 1 1 | “Provide motivation” “They have the same importance and weighting as other parts of medicine” “If it is in the course it should be examined” |
No | Too many exams already Humanities are subjective Engagement is more important than exams Humanities are not vital to role of doctor Exams detract from enjoyment Unfair to include in rankings | 4 11 7 12 6 2 | “There are enough exams to worry about” “Hard to examine, based on opinions and perspectives” “Allows people to engage with no pressure” “Important to consider but not an integral part of passing the course” “Assessment detracts from creativity and enjoyment” “Better to have a formative discussion or something where attendance is graded but not marked” |