Great Books, Honors Programs, And Hidden Origins: The Virginia Plan And The University Of Virginia In The Liberal Arts Movement (studies In The History Of Education)

This book argues a new and more complex interpretation of the development and manifestations of the liberal arts movement in American higher education during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Specifically, the book elucidates the under-explored yet formative role that the University of Virginia and its 1935 'Virginia Plan' played, both in fostering the liberal arts movement, and as a representative institution of the broader interaction colleges and universities had with this movement. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 Acknowledgments......Page 10 Virginia, Columbia, Chicago, St. John's, and the Liberal Arts Movement......Page 14 Before the Virginia Plan......Page 28 The University of Virginia and the Creation of the Virginia Plan......Page 54 The Virginia Plan and Its Reception at Virginia......Page 82 Developments at Virginia, Chicago, and St John's......Page 114 Great Plans, Modest Accomplishments......Page 148 The Virginia Plan at Virginia......Page 184 An Unfinished Story......Page 210 Sources......Page 216 Notes......Page 218 Bibliography......Page 256 Index......Page 260 Introduction: Virginia, Columbia, Chicago, St. John's, And The Liberal Arts Movement -- 1. Before The Virginia Plan -- 2. The University Of Virginia And The Creation Of The Virginia Plan -- 3. The Virginia Plan And Its Reception At Virginia -- 4.developments At Virginia, Chicago, And St. John's -- 5. Great Plans, Modest Accomplishments -- 6. The Virginia Plan At Virginia -- Conclusion: An Unfinished Story. William N. Haarlow. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 243-245) And Index.