“The New Liberal Arts” is written from the author's point of view. The author, Sanford J. Ungar, writes strongly on “Misperception” of Liberal Arts. He writes down each misperception and gives his reasoning, backed up with facts as to why he, the author, considers each one a misperception. The author writes about each misperception by numbering them and also gives reasoning. For example, “Misperception NO. 1: A liberal-arts degree is a luxury” and reasoning, “families can no longer afford… depths of the recession” (p. 227).
In this essay that Ken Saxon writes, he talks about the liberal arts approach to college. He goes back and gives examples from his own life and how his college and after college careers played out. He is attempting to reach out to college students and high school students who are about to go to college. His purpose is to get more students to take a liberal arts approach to college. I plan to break down Saxon’s essay and see if he has anything that is helpful for me, as I get ready for college in the next year.
Jamaladeen Obaid English 5 Professor 10/21/2015 Knowledge is light and the darkness of ignorance In the early days Liberal art education provided students with information that allowed them to expand their knowledge. It brings a strong foundation for students because it highlights the necessity of science, writing, art, philosophy, and history. These are fundamental to being a well-rounded and successful student.
In the article “Why We Undervalue a Liberal Arts Education” by Adam Chapnick, the author points to reasons why the liberal arts degree is undervalued. While his article lacks direction, it is effective because he talks about the topics he promised and he backs up his claims efficiently through the use of ethos,pathos and logos. Overall his argument is legitimate and the article is well written. To my understanding, the article is analyzing the way the world looks at liberal arts degrees and how they should be teaching the students to appreciate them. Chapnick clearly thinks that the liberal arts degree is unappreciated by today’s society as you can see in this quote, “The message coming from the policy world is clear: if you want
Things like that is what student these days see and find unappealing. So let's take Adam Chapnicks’ advice and conceive and developed more way to appeal students to think about the liberal arts. Teacher should learn how to make it fun to learn. One thing Adam does not mention, which seem to be a great idea is that students should not be required to take intensive classes of liberal art. Once you enter high school you start to think about your career.
Ever wanted to throw down that textbook and read something enjoyable for once? Well, go ahead! Chunk that dull textbook out a window and pick up a comic; it will be more beneficial to your education than you think. The skills and values that liberally educated people should posses can vary from different views, yet the list of ten qualities that William Cronon created in his article, “’Only Connect…’ The Goals of a Liberal Education”(1998), is an inspirational goal for the liberally educated. Cronon’s list of qualities includes solving problems and puzzles, empowering others, and understanding how to get stuff done in the world.
In the past, schools prioritized strict discipline over the development of students' skills. Today we use strategies that support inquiry, critical thinking, and creative expression as well as have student-centered learning environments. The liberal-pedagogical group believed that advancing democracy, social justice, and personal growth were the main goals of education. By doing this, it could create more learning environments that were experiential and child-centered. They continue to have an impact on students' intellectual development, civic involvement, and personal growth.
Introduction The determination of this self-assessment is to evaluate the growth of my knowledge, skills, and values of the Ottawa University learning outcomes for Liberal Arts Studies. This will occur through reflecting on my understanding of a liberal arts education and my learning in each breadth area. This will also entail references to the current course (LAS 45012 Global Issues in the Liberal Arts) and life experiences that have contributed to my learning and growth in each area. The conclusion will involve an elucidation regarding any steps I may take going forward to continue my learning in these areas in the future.
Schlueter argues that a true liberal arts education prioritizes the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness, and is vital for cultivating the intellectual virtues necessary for a flourishing society. This education fosters civic life by developing critical thinking, dialogue, and respect for different perspectives. By studying literature, philosophy, and arts, students gain a deeper understanding of human nature, history, and culture, which in turn enriches their ability to engage in public discourse and participate in a democratic society. To appreciate the value of a liberal arts education, it is important to understand the difference between liberal education and liberalist education and the importance of intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, and civic engagement. Such education is essential not just for individual benefits but for the common good, as it extends far beyond economic success and has implications for the development of informed and responsible citizens.
I agree with Nussbaum’s argument that the liberal arts are important not only in education, but also in society. An education in the liberal arts opens one’s horizons and understandings of various subjects such as, poetry, art, and theatre. Having a broad education helps students decide who they want to be vocation wise and character wise. She argues that “Education is not just for citizenship” (Nussbaum 1). The studies help one become more socially aware and a better member to society because the knowledge given through liberal arts studies helps one connect with others and understand the human condition.
A liberal arts education is much more adept than a standard one at giving students the experience by which to build
(2016). Liberal arts in the modern university. Academe, 102(1), 31-33. Retrieved from http://proxy.campbell.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/ 1759174582?accountid=9858 Accessed 5 Nov. 2016 This magazine article talks about the value of a liberal arts education.
Ungar’s essay, Charles Murray discusses why a liberal arts degree is unnecessary in his essay, “Are Too Many People Going to College?”. Murray believes that the basics of a liberal education are indeed important, but that students should be provided the basics of liberal arts in elementary and middle school (Murray 223). In this essay, Murray cites E.D. Hirsch Jr.’s book Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know.” Hirsch Jr. and Murray believe that there is a “body of core knowledge” that all students should have, and that “this core knowledge is an important part of the glue that holds the culture together” but that this core knowledge should be taught in grades K-8 (Murray 224). Murray discusses how young children are much better at memorizing facts than adults are, to support his position that kids should be memorizing this core knowledge at a younger age (Murray 224).
College is one of the most important and life changing times in the life of an American. Leaving high school behind and venturing out to the adult world is an amazing experience that every individual should experience. However, young adults from every corner of the country leave college with crippling debt or do not go to their preferred college of choice. College education should be cheaper as it will help families and students financially and give them the satisfaction with having the opportunity to go to their first choice for college.
Is Higher Education Worth It? Nowadays a lot of people argue whether a higher education is still worth it or not. They think that not everyone needs an extra four-year of learning to get an extra title. Many people still believe that higher education is useless. Moreover, to obtain a higher level of education, it takes lots of money.
