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Excerpt:“In fact, students who are exposed to more modern methods of history education–where critical thinking and research are emphasized–tend to perform better in math and science. As a case in point, students who participate in National History Day–actually a year-long program that gets students in grades 6-12 doing historical research–consistently outperform their peers on state…

General Dempsey argues eloquently how the study of English has been invaluable to his military career. Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUot1pdHbYg&feature=youtu.be&t=55m37s

See here: http://blog.questia.com/2012/03/liberal-arts-education-in-the-workplace-what-can-you-do-with-a-liberal-arts-degree/

Excerpts: The first, most practical defense is that the liberal arts (and sciences) are the best possible preparation for success in the learned professions–law, medicine, teaching–as well as in the less traditionally learned but increasingly arcane professions of business, finance, and high-tech innovation. It’s insurance against obsolescence; in any rapidly changing field (and every field…

U.S. News says that liberal arts majors often drop through the cracks in employer job searches, not because companies don’t value you but because their search engines don’t always see you. Find ways to make yourself more visible and desirable here: http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2011/10/28/4-tips-for-making-the-most-of-liberal-arts-degrees

Six experts on the global economy debate this question. See what they have to say here: http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/01/29/is-learning-a-language-other-than-english-worthwhile

Thomas Friedman makes an excellent case for why the study of the liberal arts, language and culture should play a role in American education. Americans can no longer sit on their laurels; the global economy requires that students stay abreast of world events and trends and to anticipate opportunity. read here: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/opinion/sunday/friedman-made-in-the-world.html?hp

A young graduate tells the story of finding his way in China. If you find yourself in a similar predicament of un- or underemployment, you might consider his invitation: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/09/opinion/china-as-a-destination-for-job-seekers.html

Excerpt: One of the best choices you can make when planning your college years is the decision to learn a foreign language, whatever your major. Learning another language will open the door to another culture and enhance your career opportunities in the increasingly global economy. Having strong skills in another language may give you an…

Journalists like to beat up on the humanities. We don’t need to look far to find fresh stories on why universities need to get back to job training and to limit students majoring in the liberal arts. Art History, like literature or philosophy, is a favorite target for its lack of utility. Read here about…