Academic Disciplines and Undergraduate Liberal Arts Education.

Weaver, Frederick Stirton

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ251208

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Academic Disciplines and Undergraduate Liberal Arts Education.

Weaver, Frederick Stirton

Liberal Education, v67 n2 p151-65 Sum 1981

The character of academic disciplines profoundly influences the curricular organization and pedagogical practices of undergraduate education. A critical interpretation of liberal arts disciplines and their place in undergraduate education is discussed, with a positive rationale for a different approach to undergraduate education outlined. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Academic Education, College Curriculum, College Faculty, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Liberal Arts, Models, Professional Education, Professional Recognition, Specialization, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A