The Aims and Organization of Liberal Studies
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The Aims and Organization of Liberal Studies

The Commonwealth and International Library: Liberal Studies Division

  1. 160 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

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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Information

Publisher
Pergamon
Year
2014
Print ISBN
9780080119595
eBook ISBN
9781483164434
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Education General

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. The Aims and Organization of Liberal Studies
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. Contributors
  7. Chapter 1. A Liberal Education
  8. Chapter 2. Liberal Studies: An International Perspective
  9. Chapter 3. Liberal Studies in the United States
  10. Chapter 4. Liberal Studies in Technical Colleges
  11. Chapter 5. Liberal Studies in Colleges of Advanced Technology (Technological Universities)
  12. Chapter 6. Liberal Studies in the Sixth Form
  13. Chapter 7. Liberal Studies in Adult Education
  14. Chapter 8. Liberal Studies in Industry
  15. Bibliography
  16. Index