10 January 2023, CGHE webinar
Ka Ho Mok, Lingnan University (Hong Kong)
Speaker: Ka Ho Mok
Chair: James Robson
In the last decade or so, people have begun to question the value of university education when come to graduate employment and employability issues. In particular, some commentators even raise the question about the relevance and value of liberal arts education the contemporary society with increasing attention given to STEM subjects for career preparation of young people. This presentation sets out against the context of COVID-19 pandemic crisis to critically examine the role of liberal arts education in Asia, with particular reference to examine the value of liberal arts education in preparing responsible citizens for the challenging times. The critical reflections of the role of liberal arts education in Asia would offer us comparative insights when repurposing university education in the context with intensified pressure for vocationalizing higher education.
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