What is Liberal Arts

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Usually referring to studies in higher education, the term includes fields that are not specific to a technical or professional career. Usually general studies, humanities, and social sciences are included. Learn more in: NAIA to NCAA D-II Sports Transition: A Three-Year University Case Study

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An area of learning which promotes and cultivates general intellectual abilities rather than technical skills. Like, painting, language, humanities, and drama. Learn more in: Transforming and Facilitating Quality Education in Developing Knowledge Economy: The Indian Perspective

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Academic subjects such as literature, philosophy, mathematics, and social and physical sciences as distinct from professional and technical subjects. Learn more in: Collaborative Assessment and Survey Administration: A MISO Survey Case Study

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Liberal arts institutions profess to place special value on general thinking and communication skills, and a broader view of education than technical or vocational training. Learn more in: A Case Study of Authentic Assessment