Book Highlight: Major Decisions: College, Career, and the Case for the Humanities
August 6, 2020
About the Episode
In this episode of Communication Matters, hear from E. Michele Ramsey, co-author of the new book Major Decisions: College, Career, and the Case for the Humanities. Major Decisions argues that the humanities equip today’s students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers and also prepare them to think about the big questions facing our world and our democracy.
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