Experiences in Liberal Arts and Science Education from America, Europe, and Asia: A Dialogue across Continents

ISBN-10: 1349948926
ISBN-13: 9781349948925
Category: Education
Pages: 145
Language: English
Published: 2016-07-19
Publisher: Springer
Authors: William C. Kirby, Marijk C. van der Wende

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This book highlights the experiences of international leaders in liberal arts and science education from around the world as they discuss regional trends and models, with a specific focus on developments in and cooperation with China. Focusing on why this model responds to the twenty-first century requirements for excellence and relevance in undergraduate education, contributors examine if it can be implemented in different contexts and across academic cultures, structures, and traditions.

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