28. A Humanities Value Proposition: A Conversation with Paula Krebs
In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Paula Krebs, Executive Director of the Modern Language Association, discusses the current state of the humanities in American higher education, emphasizing the growth and importance of language programs despite declining majors. She outlines strategies for strengthening these programs, including changing how majors are counted and promoting the value of language and cultural competence. Dr. Krebs also addresses the financial challenges facing humanities programs and advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to enhance…
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