Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Introduction. Major Decisions: The Case for the Humanities 1
5. Part I. Invisible Partners: The Humanities and the Modern and Future Economies
6. Chapter 1. The Humanities and the Modern and Future Economies 11
7. Chapter 2. Cheers, Jeers, and Fears: Understanding Choices Among College Majors 21
8. Chapter 3. Making the Invisible Visible: Careers and the Humanities 37
9. Part II. Understanding the Humanities
10. Chapter 4. Beyond Jobs and Careers: The Enduring Value of the Humanities 51
11. Chapter 5. Humanities Research: Investigating What Makes Us Human 63
12. Chapter 6. Come into Our Classrooms: What to Expect in Humanities Classes 78
13. Part III. Learning Core Skills and Knowledge in the Humanities
14. Chapter 7. Critical Thinking 93
15. Chapter 8. Written Communication 104
16. Chapter 9. Verbal Communication 114
17. Chapter 10. Collaboration 123
18. Chapter 11. Problem-Solving 133
19. Chapter 12. Creativity and Innovation 140
20. Chapter 13. Technological Competence and Technological Literacy 149
21. Chapter 14. Ethics 158
22. Chapter 15. Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equality 168
23. Chapter 16. Globalization, Global Understanding, and a Global Perspective 177
24. Chapter 17. Leadership 185
25. Part IV. Creating and Communicating Your Humanities Story
26. Chapter 18. For Prospective and Current College Students: Creating and Communicating Your Humanities Story 197
27. Conclusion. Higher Education, Democracy, and the Humanities 210
28. Notes 215
29. Index 243
30. Acknowledgments 252