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Proponents of the liberal arts continue to claim that nothing is as relevant to long-term career success as a solid grounding in

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问题     Proponents of the liberal arts continue to claim that nothing is as relevant to long-term career success as a solid grounding in the humanities. And they can point to recent evidence showing that while the income of graduates of US liberal arts college—where typically the humanities are still emphasized—may start out lower, in the long run it catches up and often exceeds the economic dividends of other degrees. That’s according to a study released by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
    Nonetheless, the humanities are struggling, with dramatically fewer graduates majoring in English, history, philosophy, most social sciences, or a foreign language now versus ten years ago. These declines stem from several causes, including student concerns about employability, a lack of clear direction for these majors and the typical malaise that’s gripped the humanities for years.
    Colleges are now redoubling their efforts to demonstrate the relevance of the humanities for students in other fields and also help their humanities majors become more ready for productive careers. In addition to the basic skills honed by the humanities—critical thinking, clear written and oral communication, and cross-cultural competence—many institutions have introduced new integrative and immersive experiences and programs to ensure their graduates don’t have to wait years for the liberal arts advantage to be realized. These efforts are being offered by large universities and small liberal arts colleges. Beginning in 2021, Oberlin College plans to launch an integrative concentration in business that will combine the traditions of a liberal arts education with high-quality experiences in business and finance.
    Humanities majors historically have been less likely than students in other fields to have internships or practicum experiences introducing them to workplace expectations and helping them form relationships with potential employers. That’s a handicap for new graduates searching for their first job or planning a career. The University of Illinois is trying to remedy that situation. It established a Humanities Professional Resource Center to help humanities students land jobs and maximize career opportunities. The center offers career advising and opportunities specifically focused on helping humanities students turn their knowledge into marketable skills. It assists students seeking to network with alumni and it connects students to employers who are looking for humanities students.
    The business community often complains that college graduates aren’t prepared for real-world employment. One Gallup survey showed that only 33% of business leaders agreed that " higher education institutions in this country are graduating students with the skills and competences that their business needs. " Colleges are responding to these criticisms. Many are adding opportunities for undergraduates to earn various certificates to go along with the traditional baccalaureate degree. Others are introducing " inverted" curricula, where students first take courses that lead to a marketable certificate before going on to complete general education requirements in the latter years of school.
    Students want their education to prepare them for meaningful lives and good careers. Colleges that integrate their curricula to accomplish both goals are serving their students—particularly those majoring in the humanities—and themselves well.
Which of the following would be the best title for this text?
选项 A、How Universities are Increasing the Utility of the Humanities
B、Liberal Arts Education Faces Challenges During Economic Downturn
C、The Humanities Teach Students to Better Understand the World
D、Multidisciplinary Research is Paramount in the Development of Humanities
答案A
解析 主旨题。本文主要介绍了人文学科近年来的招生人数越来越少，以及面临这种困境美国一些高校的应对措施，第三、四、五段分别从不同的角度介绍了一些学校的举措，第六段总结主题，提出这些做法既对学生有好处，也对大学本身有好处，因此[A]最符合主旨大意。
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