The purpose of this assignment on the perspectives of Booker T. Washington and W
The purpose of this assignment on the perspectives of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois is to provide you with an opportunity to analyze the historical debate concerning technical education versus liberal arts education. This analysis also helps you to grasp the social-political issues surrounding access and diversity in higher education. Additionally, this analysis will provide you with a historical framework on the debate between vocational and liberal arts education to have a deeper understanding of the continuing tensions today in higher education regarding educating “for work” and educating students for “lifelong learning.”
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You will compare and contrast the debate between Booker T. Washington’s Atlanta Compromise and W.E.B. DuBois’
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The Souls of Black Folk Chapter 6 pertaining to their positions on technical education versus liberal education.
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Using the readings and sources provided, consider the following questions as prompts to write a rough draft of your analysis on the perspectives of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois:
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What were the political and social tensions happening during the time of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois?
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What was Booker T. Washington’s perspective on education?
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What was W.E.B.’s perspective on education?
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How were these perspectives similar?
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How were these two perspectives different?
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How did both Washington’s and DuBois’ efforts advance diversity in higher education?
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What are some of the issues we still see today regarding technical education versus liberal arts education?
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In your view, is one “better than the other” or do you believe both are necessary for students to thrive today?
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Be sure to support your assertions with at least the above-referenced essays, but outside sources are encouraged as well.
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Your rough draft should be 1,500-2,000 words (about 3-4 pages typed) and in current APA format. Include a title page, in-text citations, and a reference page and submit it as a Word document.