Peering into the Futures of Liberal Arts
This paper explores the future of liberal arts education, examining its potential decline or resurgence within Western and non-Western contexts.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Journal of Futures Studies |
| Publication date: | March 1, 2012 |
| Authors: | Shermon Cruz |
| Geographic focus: | Global, United States, China, India, Muslim-predominant Countries |
| Page count: | 20 |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing debates and discussions on liberal arts' future, reviewing works of leading futurists, and examining the discipline's decline and resurgence in the West and its assimilation in non-Western societies. The study also considered various contexts and frameworks of liberal arts education beyond the Western tradition.
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Key Insights
The report investigates the future of liberal arts, addressing its relevance, potential decline, and adaptation in the 21st century. It contrasts Western models, which emphasize workplace utility, with non-Western perspectives that value cultural and civilizational contexts. The study explores the integration of liberal arts in various global regions, considering the discipline's roots, political implications, and cultural significance. It also discusses the emergence of “Liberal Arts 2.0” and its alignment with future workplace trends.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2012 publication year | China geographic scope | English publication language | Global geographic scope | India geographic scope | Muslim-predominant countries geographic scope | United States geographic scope | civilizations | cultural context | culture | decline | digital technologies | global geographic scope | globalization | liberal arts | liberal arts 2.0 | non-western perspectives | pedagogy | resurgence | western model | workplace trends | workplace trends.