Universities must fund their defence of liberal arts

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Liberal arts teaching should go interdisciplinary

Basing teaching around the fundamental challenges faced by society will benefit both the humanities and humanity itself, says Doug Haynes

By Doug Haynes

8 April

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Liberal arts degrees must change to meet industry needs

Liberal arts programmes should be revamped and rebranded to emphasise the competencies they provide graduates entering the workplace, says Costas Spirou

By Costas Spirou

30 December

MENA Universities Summit: redraw liberal arts courses ‘to tackle global challenges’

President of Lebanese American University explains how refugee focus has made interdisciplinary courses more relevant and engaging

By Jack Grove

29 November

Paper people in a circle, symbolising human connection

The evidence is in: liberal arts faculty connect better with their students

Students at higher-ranked liberal arts colleges report strong relationships with their instructors – but rural institutions languish, says Samuel Abrams

By Samuel J. Abrams

12 November

Universities must put their money where their mouths are on liberal arts

Innovative programmes to revive student interest in the humanities are great, but they must be properly funded and staffed, says an academic

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Universities must put their money where their mouths are on liberal arts

Innovative programmes to revive student interest in the humanities are great, but they must be properly funded and staffed, says an academic

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Related articles

Liberal arts teaching should go interdisciplinary

Liberal arts degrees must change to meet industry needs

MENA Universities Summit: redraw liberal arts courses ‘to tackle global challenges’

The evidence is in: liberal arts faculty connect better with their students

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