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Major decisions : college, career, and the case for the humanities /
Laurie Groman and E. Michele Ramsey argue that, in order for our economy and democracy to thrive, we need more humanities majors, not fewer. Major Decisions serves as an informative guide to students and parents--and provides a powerful reminder to employers and university administrators of the true...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Autores principales: | , |
| Formato: | eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Philadelphia :
University of Pennsylvania Press,
[2020]
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| Edición: | 1st edition. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction. Major Decisions: The Case for the Humanities
- Chapter 1. The Humanities and the Modern and Future Economies
- Chapter 2. Cheers, Jeers, and Fears: Understanding Choices Among College Majors
- Chapter 3. Making the Invisible Visible: Careers and the Humanities
- Chapter 4. Beyond Jobs and Careers: The Enduring Value of the Humanities
- Chapter 5. Humanities Research: Investigating What Makes Us Human
- Chapter 6. Come into Our Classrooms: What to Expect in Humanities Classes
- Chapter 7. Critical Thinking
- Chapter 8. Written Communication
- Chapter 9. Verbal Communication
- Chapter 10. Collaboration
- Chapter 11. Problem-Solving
- Chapter 12. Creativity and Innovation
- Chapter 13. Technological Competence and Technological Literacy
- Chapter 14. Ethics
- Chapter 15. Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equality
- Chapter 16. Globalization, Global Understanding, and a Global Perspective
- Chapter 17. Leadership
- Chapter 18. For Prospective and Current College Students: Creating and Communicating Your Humanities Story
- Conclusion. Higher Education, Democracy, and the Humanities
- Notes
- Index
- Acknowledgments