Dimensions of Curiosity: Liberal Learning in the 21st Century, Essays on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the College of Arts and Sciences

by Nancy Workman (Editor), Therese Jones (Editor), Brother James Gaffney F.S.C (Contribution by), Dean Angela Durante (Contribution by), Ewa K. Bacon (Contribution by)

Overview

This book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lewis University College of Arts and Sciences. Editors Nancy Workman and Therese Jones bring together a variety of Lewis University educators and administrators to examine the purpose, history, and practice of liberal learning, while preparing for the future of education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761827603
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	02/09/2004
Pages:	170
Product dimensions:	5.92(w) x 8.44(h) x 0.39(d)

About the Author

Nancy Workman Ph.D. is Professor of English, Lewis University, Illinois.
Therese Jones is Assistant Professor of English, Lewis University, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Presidential Address Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 The Virtues of Liberal Learning: "Dimensions of Curiosity"; "What Would Jesus Do?"; "Fifty Cents on the Dollar" Chapter 5 The Pleasures of Liberal Learning: "Awakening the Historical Imagination"; "Rediscovering Pleasure in the English Classroom"; "Psychology, Happiness, and Liberal Education"; "Ave Maria"; "A Liberal Look at Life" Chapter 6 The 21st Century Confronts Liberal Learning: "Media Literacy"; "Sissy Jupe Confronts the Information Age"; "Two Cheer for E-Education: Technology and the Liberal Learner"; "Radical Democracy and the Challenge of Liberal Learning in a Christian Commu Chapter 7 Epilogue: "Intangible Realities: Dean's Address" Chapter 8 About the Contributors