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Q&A with Vanessa Walker, co-author of Major Problems in American History

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 5 minutes We recently had the opportunity to talk with Vanessa Walker , new co-author of “Major Problems in American History, Volume I, 5th edition. Why were you excited to join the Major Problems in American History series as a co-author? History encompasses such a vast array of topics.

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How can we access the non-economic benefits of the Humanities?

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Annabel Dukes, Research Associate at the Centre for Medieval Studies, University of York. By contrast, the potential for humanities research knowledge to contribute to society is overlooked and underexploited. And yet it is a crucial element of the value of humanities subjects.

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Black History Month 2024: African Americans and the Arts 

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 4 minutes The national theme for Black History Month 2024 is “ African Americans and the Arts.” Black History Month 2024 is a time to recognize and highlight the achievements of Black artists and creators, and the role they played in U.S. history and in shaping our country today. ” – Carter G.

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What Should We Do About Undergrads Who Want to Pursue a Humanities Doctorate?

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma The December 2022 issue of Jacobin , which bills itself as “a leading voice of the American left, offering socialist perspectives on politics, economics and culture,” contains a provocative article entitled “I Love Higher Education. The institution has a storied history.

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Rethinking the Future of the Humanities

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Want to know why John Guillory’s Professing Criticism has attracted such widespread attention? Over the course of a single decade, core humanities disciplines have lost half their majors, which has led growing numbers of campuses to reduce the full-time, tenured faculty. The field has fragmented.

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Everyone is a Musician: Rediscovering Our Connection to Sound

Today's Learner

After all, music is such a fundamental human activity. Its one thats existed for as long as humans have made sounds. Its a role music has played throughout history, from ancient traditions to the rise of modern media. Music is also fundamental to our personal histories. We are hardwired for it.

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Can Art History Be Taught Without Someone Becoming Angry?

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Just Explain It to Me! In art history classes, more than one exasperated student has screamed at me, “It’s just a chair. ” All these responses and more have made me consider the question, “Can art be experienced or art history taught without someone becoming angry?” A chair isn’t art!

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