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Book SynopsisThis 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.
Table of ContentsChapter 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
