| 单词 | liberal studies |
| 释义 | > as lemmasliberal studies liberal studies n. studies directed to a general broadening of the mind and not restricted to the requirements of technical or professional training; spec. (in later use) a broadly based interdisciplinary course in the arts and humanities offered at a college or university. ΚΠ 1609 P. Holland tr. Ammianus Marcellinus Rom. Hist. xix. xii. 141 Andronicus afterwards well knowne for his liberall studies and excellencie in Poetrie, was brought into the judgement place. 1740 ‘Sophia’ Woman's Superior Excellence over Man 71 With a lively penetrating genius he possesses solidity of judgement, both which the advantage of liberal studies has greatly improved. 1846 Times 16 Dec. 3/5 Those liberal studies which in this country enter into the education of every gentleman. 1915 Forum Feb. 216 So it appears that there is a chance for liberal studies even in a most severely utilitarian programme. 1965 Listener 11 Mar. 387/2 (advt.) The major part of the work will be teaching Sociology,..but appropriately qualified candidates will be expected to teach Liberal studies. 2006 Insider's Guide to Colleges 2007 (Yale Daily News) 680 The main requirement for freshmen is LS1, an introductory liberal studies course covering a wide range of disciplines. < as lemmas |
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