at the risk of being a reductionist: the fact is corporations are taking over
EVERYTHING. So, it seems to me now is the time to strategize how to use
that to the advantage of an education;
*think* like terrorists, *act* like diplomats.
I mean, rather than lament the inevitable, perhaps we seriously need to
rethink how to work with what IS happening.
As for the utilitarianism of Humanities,
in fact, many corporations are now demanding a liberal arts education for
their prospective employees, no matter what industry, 'cause they have
found that
students who study liberal arts are more open-minded, more creative, and
generally easier to work with and who work well with others. They are
better at critical thinking, and so on. , :-)
there's hope: it just has to be strategic.
diane
"Every tool is a weapon if you hold it right." Ani Difranco
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diane celia hodges
faculty of education, centre for the study of curriculum and
instruction,
university of british columbia
vancouver, bc canada
snailmail: 3519 Hull Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada V5N 4R8