Global Liberal Education

Contradictory Trends and Heightened Controversy

Authors

  • Mary-Ellen Boyle Clark University

Keywords:

Liberal education, convergence, educational transfer, regional differentiation

Abstract

This article defines global liberal education, summarizes global and regional trends, and assesses current key issues including politicization and pandemic impact. It is argued that the waning US influence in global geopolitics has resulted in the acceleration of indigenous efforts as well as innovative approaches to integrating the global and the local.

Author Biography

Mary-Ellen Boyle, Clark University

Mary-Ellen Boyle is associate professor of management at Clark University, Worcester, US. Email: mboyle@clarku.edu

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Published

2022-01-07

How to Cite

Boyle, M.-E. (2022). Global Liberal Education: Contradictory Trends and Heightened Controversy. International Higher Education, (109), 13–15. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/14483

Issue

No. 109 (2022): Winter Issue

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