Abstract
With the strong intention to rank highly in global university leagues, Asian
governments are exerting serious efforts to boost their universities’ global
competitiveness. The massification of higher education (HE) in Asia has also
generated growing concern for graduates confronting under- and unemployment.
Within this policy context, this study investigates the major challenges confronting
HE in Asia and examines the specific purpose of higher education. With particular
focus on addressing the growing diversity of learning needs, this study critically
examines the role of liberal arts education in Asia, specifically exploring the
importance of role differentiation and fit-for-purpose education for sustainable
development.
governments are exerting serious efforts to boost their universities’ global
competitiveness. The massification of higher education (HE) in Asia has also
generated growing concern for graduates confronting under- and unemployment.
Within this policy context, this study investigates the major challenges confronting
HE in Asia and examines the specific purpose of higher education. With particular
focus on addressing the growing diversity of learning needs, this study critically
examines the role of liberal arts education in Asia, specifically exploring the
importance of role differentiation and fit-for-purpose education for sustainable
development.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Centre for Global Higher Education, UCL Institute of Education |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2016 |
Publication series
| Name | Centre for Global Higher Education Working Paper Series |
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| Publisher | UCL Institute of Education |
| No. | 8 |
| ISSN (Print) | 2398-564X |
