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Article: Indiana State Introduces Liberal Studies Capstone Course in FCS
- Article from:
- Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences
- Article date:
- January 1, 2007
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Jan 2007. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Developing and implementing a university liberal studies capstone course in family and consumer sciences (FCS) is consistent with current trends and articulates a core principle. FCS integrates abstract concepts and complex processes from root academic disciplines, giving them meaning and purpose in people's lives. Principles of constructivist learning theory guide curriculum development and implementation.
Recent trends in general education focus on integrating liberal studies, considered intellectual but not practical, and professional fields, which are "viewed as practical but, for that very reason, inherently illiberal. Analysis and application are starting to come together, where once ...