The Latest Trends and Innovations in Liberal Arts Education from India

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The Latest Trends and Innovations in Liberal Arts
Education from India
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Introduction Sir Nelson Mandela once said -
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you
can use to change the world." The quote was
pertinent when the world-famous leader said these
lines and the eternal wisdom also resonates in
the current scenario.  However, the methods and
modes of imparting knowledge are very crucial.
Gone are the days when students had to choose
subjects across the three elementary streams-
science, commerce, and humanities. The rapid
changes in technology, arts, data analysis,
coding, medicine, etc., warrant training the mind
to adapt across varied disciplines. Liberal arts
steps in here. According to the National
Education Policy 2020, a knowledge of many arts
or liberal arts (i.e., a liberal notion of the
arts) is the kind of education the 21st-century
demands.   Critical thinking, cognitive
development, problem-solving skills, value-based
education, and teamwork are a few of the many
takeaways in this line of study. The
interdisciplinary approach of liberal arts raises
a holistic, all-rounded, and well-informed
individual, which is the need of the hour. 
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• Colleges for liberal arts in India are a recent
  trend and are gradually gaining momentum in light
  of the requirement for skilled and
  talent-oriented personnel. 
• We share with you a sneak preview of the latest
  trends and innovations in this field-
• Data Analytics 
• Typically reserved for software engineers, this
  area of work requires gathering data,
  systematically interpreting, processing, and
  finally generating reports for the intended
  consumer. 
• Nonetheless, giving the reins to a liberal arts
  graduate could assist in critically examining
  facts and figures to churn out information in an
  unconventional way.

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• Digital Marketing
• Speak of social media campaigns, online
  marketing, blogging, and the like- the domains
  that play on the mind in continuation include
  content writing, story-telling, animations, video
  editing, etc. 
• All of these have become indispensable in modern
  times, and the tricky part again is the
  involvement of creativity in abundance. Exposure
  to literature, history, and language studies can
  help a liberal arts graduate in this field. 

• Journalism 
• Mass communication and journalism are renowned
  courses in colleges. However, their spectrum has
  expanded by merging subjects like sociology,
  philosophy, etc., to make the curriculum more
  industry-oriented and competitive. Students of
  liberal arts, therefore, clearly fit the bill in
  this area as well.

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• Image consulting 
• The fear factor that has raided the minds of many
  young industry aspirants is the advent of
  (Artificial Intelligence) AI and its toll on many
  human-oriented jobs. But one thing that we fail
  to consider is that critical analyzing skills and
  creativity are unique to us. 
• Hence, when presenting views, pitching
  prospective clients, marketing services or
  products, or any other such demonstration,
  smartness, exquisite communication, and
  presentation skills play a prominent role.
  Further, your style would matter a good deal.
  Industry giants hire liberal arts students
  because of their flair and strong stage presence.

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• Sustainable development 
• Industries today are making significant changes
  in the manufacturing processes to align
  themselves with nature. Talk of the service
  sector as well, and you will be astonished by the
  efforts taken towards sustainability. 
• Due to stringent government rules and
  regulations, companies hire specialized climate
  change and sustainability analysts to reduce
  carbon footprints. A person who has studied
  natural and social sciences (another subject
  under a liberal arts course) would be the choice
  for such enterprises. 
• Medicine
• A common query that plagues the minds of medical
  students is the utility of a liberal arts degree
  in the future. Speaking of distinguished
  communication skills to interact with people, the
  sound background in humanities to understand the
  cultures and beliefs of the patients, and
  subjects like psychology, biological sciences,
  etc., could be game-changers of the medical vista.

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• Law 
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• Liberal arts and law? You might be baffled as to
  the connection between them. People who have
  studied psychology, sociology, leadership, or
  languages would have an edge over others when
  they venture into this industry. Law is a
  people-oriented sector. Hence, knowledge of these
  disciplines is pivotal in the progress of the
  field.

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• Conclusion
• As is evident from our pointers above, the gamut
  of liberal arts is extensive. We are at the
  threshold of significant changes in the upcoming
  times. Training the present generation to keep up
  with the volatility has become crucial.
• IILM University is one of the best colleges for
  liberal arts in India, which provides a BA (Hons)
  degree in liberal arts (duration- 3 years) with
  an option to choose one prime subject and
  complete the course in 4 years. The curriculum
  ensures interdisciplinary and life-long learning.
  Students undergoing this course are so
  well-equipped that they can readily apply their
  knowledge in real-life scenarios.

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