Educating Citizens: Preparing America's Undergraduates for Lives of Moral and Civic Responsibility
By Unknown Author.
Description
There is increasing attention to the idea that colleges and universities should help students become more informed, thoughtful, and engaged citizens who are prepared to navigate a complex world. These goals were central to American undergraduate education in its early years, but have been pushed aside by many institutions. Educating Citizens is a path-breaking book offering an instructive and inspiring vision of how such work can be undertaken. What are important elements of moral and civic learning? How can higher education contribute to them effectively? What challenges do institutions f...
ISBN(s)
0470573821, 9780470573822