Abstract
In this paper, I focus on humanities’ success stories. First, I show and providence evidence and data that unlike what the media is reporting, the humanities are thriving in many academic and non-academic programs nationally and internationally. I discuss as an example and case study how the University of Arizona’s College of Humanities has increased its number of majors by 33%. Second, I demonstrate how the US and global media not only almost systematically report negative stories on the humanities (and studying of the humanities) but also deliberately ignore or refuse to publish successful humanities narratives even when contacted and presented with evidence. Third, I present and explain the strategies I and colleagues from around the United States are using to counter and reclaim these narratives.
Presenters
Alain Philippe DurandDorrance Dean, College of Humanities, University of Arizona, Arizona, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Past and Present in the Humanistic Education
KEYWORDS
HUMANITIES, HUMANISTIC, EDUCATION, MEDIA, NARRATIVES, BRANDING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, STORYTELLING
