Creating Philosopher-Bricklayers: Redefining General Education and the Liberal Arts.

Raisman, Neal A.

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ERIC Number: EJ438117

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Creating Philosopher-Bricklayers: Redefining General Education and the Liberal Arts.

Raisman, Neal A.

Community, Technical, and Junior College Journal, v62 n3 p16-20 Dec-Jan 1991-92

Discusses the question of whether community colleges are providing valid liberal arts/general education curricula, citing both community college critics and supporters. Argues for a definition of liberal arts/general education that takes into account the educational aspirations of community college students. Considers the fine line between liberal and general education. (DMM)

Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Role, Community Colleges, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives, Ethics, General Education, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Remedial Instruction, Student Educational Objectives, Two Year Colleges

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

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Language: English

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