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Cheney, Lynne V. – Humanities, 1992
Warns that higher education, particularly in the humanities, has become politicized. Argues that restrictions on the freedom of speech of professors and students in the name of feminist and antiracist ideologies are one-sided examples of "political correctness." Contends that the humanities are diminished by such politicalization and…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Feminism, Freedom of Speech, Higher Education
Peterson, Merrill D.; And Others – 1987
Elaborating and clarifying the philosophy behind the national and state programs concerned with the humanities was the purpose of this colloquium. The U.S. creed, composed of the principles of freedom, equality, and self-government, can only be appreciated and made relevant to modern realities by a reflective people. Therefore, the government is…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Cultural Awareness, Culture
Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
The text of a report released by the American Council of Learned Societies is presented, covering: the contemporary view of the humanities, specialization, ideology and objectivity, method and substance, core curriculum, enrollment, teaching, responsibility, interdisciplinary centers, and recommendations. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Core Curriculum, Enrollment, Ethics
