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 value of an education in 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 value of an education in the humanities.
Laurie Grobman is Professor of English and Women's Studies at Penn State University, Berks. E. Michele Ramsey is Associate Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences and Women's Studies at Penn State University, Berks.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface Introduction: Major Decisions: The Case for the Humanities PART I. INVISIBLE PARTNERS: THE HUMANITIES AND THE MODERN AND FUTURE ECONOMIES Chapter 1. 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 PART II. UNDERSTANDING 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 PART III. LEARNING CORE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE HUMANITIES 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 PART IV. CREATING AND COMMUNICATING YOUR HUMANITIES STORY Chapter 18. For Prospective and Current College Students: Creating and Communicating Your Humanities Story Conclusion. Higher Education, Democracy, and the Humanities Notes Index Acknowledgments
Preface Introduction: Major Decisions: The Case for the Humanities PART I. INVISIBLE PARTNERS: THE HUMANITIES AND THE MODERN AND FUTURE ECONOMIES Chapter 1. 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 PART II. UNDERSTANDING 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 PART III. LEARNING CORE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE HUMANITIES 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 PART IV. CREATING AND COMMUNICATING YOUR HUMANITIES STORY Chapter 18. For Prospective and Current College Students: Creating and Communicating Your Humanities Story Conclusion. Higher Education, Democracy, and the Humanities Notes Index Acknowledgments
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