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1、1. Across the world, advocates of liberal arts education criticize the educational formats and curriculums of other degree programs for their over-emphasis of technical capabilities while neglecting other vital skills. What advantages can students get from taking the courses in the humanities（人文学科）?
2、 Why are there more science majors than liberal arts majors （文科生）in college today? Should schools give more support to the study of the humanities? Among the humanities subjects, philosophy, literature, art, music, history, logics, rhetoric, which are you interested in? What are the most significant
3、 things you have learnt from being exposed to a wide range of subjects weve been talking about this semester? (for reference: Study of humanities is generally believed to be meaningful in helping students gain the following abilities: Analytical, evaluative, critical and creative thinking skills; Ef
4、fective oral and written communication skills; Problem-solving and pattern intelligence skills; Ability to learn and synthesize new ideas; Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis; Critical and reflective reading skills; Numerical skills; Effective research skills; Organization and t
5、ime-management skills; Information literacy skills; Ability to adapt easily to situations; Ethical decision-making skills; Ability to pose meaningful questions; Ability to work in a team; Self-confidence and self-understanding; Ability to be sensitive to others and be tolerant of cultural difference
6、s; Foreign language skills and cross-cultural knowledge)2. Can you recite one representative poem concerning the subject of love? (Chinese, English both ok) What are the important qualities an ideal date should possess? Which factors should be taken into account when it comes to marriage? ( refer to
7、 three influential literature classics: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensitivity理智与情感, Jane Eyre简爱，The Dream of Red Mansion红楼梦, recommended by students.) Do you accept the idea of moving together with your dates before marriage? How do you look at “naked” marriage? Will you choose “naked marriage”
8、? Do you favor prenuptial agreement, why or why not? What do you think are the main reasons for rising divorce rates among young couples? 3.Minimalism（极简主义）is about getting rid of excess stuff and keeping only what you need. Minimalists lifestyle is to live with as less as possible, mentally and phy
9、sically, leading a meaning and deliberate life, thus creating peace of mind, as Henry Thoreau did years ago. (refer to lines from the movie “Dead Poets Society: “I went to the woods because I wanted to live deliberately. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life. To put to rout all t
10、hat was not life, and not, when I had come to die, discover that I had not lived”This part is from Henry Thoreaus Walden瓦尔登湖，a book recommended by students. You can also refer to Dao De Jing ). Are you a minimalist? Do you approve of a minimalists lifestyle? How do you interpret “less is more”? In a
11、ddition to its application to daily life, how does minimalism find application and expression in creative disciplines, like art, architecture, design, dance, film, music, photography and so on? Give examples to illustrate your point. 4. To your best knowledge, what are the differences between men an
12、d women when it comes to their respective working styles and life habits? Whats your opinion about the contribution a housewife makes to her family? Do you agree with view that men carry more weight in life than women? Why or why not? Do you think gender inequality exists in China today? If yes, wha
13、t do you suggest to solve the problem? What do you think is an ideal relationship between husbands and wives in modern families? (refer to two TED lectures on gender equality). 5. How do you understand the remark “Its not how many times you fall down that matters. Its how many times you get back up
14、that makes success!” Can you name other important components for the secrets of success? (refer to a TED lecture “ eight secrets of success” “ Grit” ) Do you agree that there are times when its simply better to give up? (refer to 牧羊少年奇幻之旅，The Alchemist) . How can we avoid wasting time and energy in
15、achieving success? (refer to a TED lecture about time management). How do you understand “chance favors the prepared”? Summarize the qualities and personalities that make the person a successful one whom you admire the most. (refer to a documentary about Jordan. ) What stands in your way of pursuing
16、 your dreams and how do you handle it? 6. Which domestic place is your ideal travel destination? And why? (refer to BBC documentary Wild China) Which foreign place is the destination you dream of visiting? Why? And what preparations should you make beforehand? (refer to BBC documentary Planet Earth) What is the most useful purpose of travel in your opinion? Do you agree that modern conveniences have isolated us from nature, why or why not? Do you agree that cu
