The Importance of an Education in Humanities for Employment: Perception of Graduates from a Peruvian University

 

Wedi'i Gadw mewn:
Manylion Llyfryddiaeth
Awduron: Cervera Vallejos, Mirtha Flor, Reluz Barturén, Francisco Felizardo
Fformat: artículo original
Statws:Versión publicada
Dyddiad Cyhoeddi:2019
Disgrifiad:Knowledge of the Humanities has become undervalued as part of career preparation given the predominance of Science and Technology. However, it is acknowledged that higher learning institutions must also prepare future professionals comprehensively, as required by society. This article reveals the results of qualitative research with focal groups gathered to discuss their perceptions about graduates from a Peruvian University the need of education in the humanities to future graduates. The semi-structured interviews were conducted with the four focal groups. The groups were composed o 32 graduates from the universities involved in the study. Sampling was intentional and with a snow ball effect until saturation was obtained. Data was processed based on analysis of each participant´s discourse which was coded to protect their identity. It was concluded that teaching about the Humanities fosters personal social growth, particularly among graduates who will one day join the work force.
Gwlad:Portal de Revistas UCR
Sefydliad:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
Iaith:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.ucr.ac.cr:article/32110
Mynediad Ar-lein:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/educacion/article/view/32110
Allweddair:Education in the Humanities
Professional Training
Skills Development
Educación en humanidades
Formación profesional
Competencia profesional