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| − | '''Liberal arts''' refers to the non-technical disciplines ordinarily taught as part of a baseline [[college]] education at American colleges. These include [[history]] and [[English]], and sometimes [[Latin]], which lay the foundation for a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (B.A.) degree. As such, many American colleges are referred to as "liberal arts institutions." Technical fields of study are common, but not included under the aegis "liberal arts." | + | '''Liberal arts''' refers to the non-technical disciplines ordinarily taught as part of a baseline [[college]] education at American colleges. These include [[history]] and [[English]], and sometimes [[Latin]], which lay the foundation for a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (B.A.) degree. As such, many American colleges are referred to as "liberal arts institutions." Technical fields of study are common, but not included under the aegis "liberal arts." In Europe the Liberal arts are generally called 'Humanities'. |
The term bears no connection with the modern political ideology of [[liberal|liberalism]], save in the classic, historical sense. | The term bears no connection with the modern political ideology of [[liberal|liberalism]], save in the classic, historical sense. | ||
[[Category:Education]] | [[Category:Education]] | ||
Revision as of 01:29, December 7, 2007
Liberal arts refers to the non-technical disciplines ordinarily taught as part of a baseline college education at American colleges. These include history and English, and sometimes Latin, which lay the foundation for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. As such, many American colleges are referred to as "liberal arts institutions." Technical fields of study are common, but not included under the aegis "liberal arts." In Europe the Liberal arts are generally called 'Humanities'.
The term bears no connection with the modern political ideology of liberalism, save in the classic, historical sense.