tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337360001060332600.post3024406792449352203..comments2023-07-25T08:26:50.096-06:00Comments on Learning at Westminster: humanities and perspectivegaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05362826471852969332noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337360001060332600.post-54403531207076504722009-12-11T10:07:31.562-07:002009-12-11T10:07:31.562-07:00I think your sense of Humanities today makes some ...I think your sense of Humanities today makes some sense, but I truly do not think that fits with the beliefs about the Humanities held by many HE faculty. <br /><br />If the Humanities were about perspective then experiential learning and courses that require students to consider other perspectives would be fine. But if it is just about perspective then a Health class would be part of the Humanities. Considering how to maintain one's health, discussing the impact of cancer on society and learning why lifting weights might be good for you would all fit. <br /><br />But no HE faculty is going to buy that. The "Humanities" is something more - disciplines that are important, and so on. <br />To me, what really matters in a Liberal Education is the perspectives piece. And students can get that in so many ways. Service learning, outdoor experiences, being in a play, falling in love, and so much more that does not require a disciplinary expert to make it happen.Peter Inglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982152150374850264noreply@blogger.com