The Reinvention of Liberal Learning Around the Globe

The Reinvention of Liberal Learning around the Globe offers an indispensable introduction to this diverse and brilliant educational world, drawing students fascinated by society and culture who want to make a creative contribution. It explores unique contexts of Asia, North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, considering the complexity of contemporary issues and emerging innovations in higher education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 293 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Despite, or perhaps because, we live in calculative and instrumental times in higher education, liberal arts colleges and programs are flourishing. They draw students fascinated by society and culture who want to make a creative contribution. The Reinvention of Liberal Learning around the Globe is an indispensable introduction to this diverse and brilliant educational world.

The editors pull together a diverse set of authors to share a wide range of approaches and trends in shaping the present and future of our liberal arts institutions and programs. The diversity of perspectives makes this book of interest and use to anyone thinking deeply about and acting in support of the future of higher education and liberal arts education.

Michael McDonald, President, Great Lakes Colleges Association and the Global Liberal Arts Alliance, states, "This book rigorously questions and redefines liberal arts education by examining unique contexts of Asia, North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. It also considers the complexity of contemporary issues and emerging innovations in higher education. With the diversity of perspectives and experiences presented by the international authors, we could envision future liberal arts education in nurturing global and caring leaders with multiple collaborative possibilities through this book."

Mikiko Nishimura, Professor of International Christian University, Japan, and Co-President of the Global Research Network for Liberal Arts Education, adds, "This volume comprehensively documents the transforming nature of liberal arts institutions within the overall tensions provided by the global pandemic occurring at the time of its publication. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by these institutions as they navigate the changing landscape of higher education."

Overall, The Reinvention of Liberal Learning around the Globe is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the future of liberal arts education, offering valuable perspectives and insights from a diverse range of authors and experts. It is a must-read for anyone interested in higher education and the role of liberal arts in shaping our world.

Weight: 629g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811982644
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023