Chapter 2 Short Essay Questions (Linked to specific reading objectives) 1. A liberal arts education is designed to help you become a person who can think self-directed independently and resist outside influences that attempt to manipulate or control our thinking. Briefly describe from which a liberal arts education you three outside influences “liberates” from excessive dependence or control. [Reading objective: 2.3; Answer: p. 33] 2. One way in which the liberal arts provides you with a foundation for lifelong success is by equipping you with a set of skills that have two powerful qualities: (a) and (b) transferability Briefly describe what these skill qualities are and why they are so powerful. durability. [Reading objective: 2.7; Answer: p. 37]
Chapter 2 Short Essay Questions (Linked to specific reading objectives) 1. A liberal arts education is designed to help you become a self-directed person who can think independently and resist outside influences that attempt to manipulate or control our thinking. Briefly describe three outside influences from which a liberal arts education “liberates” you from excessive dependence or control. [Reading objective: 2.3; Answer: p. 33] 2. One way in which the liberal arts provides you with a foundation for lifelong success is by equipping you with a set of skills that have two powerful qualities: (a) transferability and (b) durability. Briefly describe what these skill qualities are and why they are so powerful. [Reading objective: 2.7; Answer: p. 37]