The Aims and Organization of Liberal Studies
The Commonwealth and International Library: Liberal Studies Division
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The Aims and Organization of Liberal Studies
The Commonwealth and International Library: Liberal Studies Division
About This Book
The Aims and Organization of Liberal Studies provides an insight into the contributions of the Departments of Liberal Studies to educational thinking, to ensure the achievement of a proper balance between the acquisition of specialized knowledge and skill; and the development of breadth of outlook; and of personal expression in speech and writing. The book sets to present the importance of liberal education in the personal and social development of a person despite the rapid and profound changes brought about by technological advances. The text tackled the status of liberal studies in the international and local levels; in technical colleges and universities; and in adult education and in industry. Teachers, school administrators, scientists, students, and educators will find this book invaluable.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- The Aims and Organization of Liberal Studies
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Contributors
- Chapter 1. A Liberal Education
- Chapter 2. Liberal Studies: An International Perspective
- Chapter 3. Liberal Studies in the United States
- Chapter 4. Liberal Studies in Technical Colleges
- Chapter 5. Liberal Studies in Colleges of Advanced Technology (Technological Universities)
- Chapter 6. Liberal Studies in the Sixth Form
- Chapter 7. Liberal Studies in Adult Education
- Chapter 8. Liberal Studies in Industry
- Bibliography
- Index