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liberal arts program

[ˈlɪb.ər.əl ɑrts ˈproʊ.græm]
nounpl: liberal arts programs
programa de artes liberais
1. An undergraduate educational program that emphasizes broad knowledge across humanities, sciences, social sciences, and arts rather than specialization in a single field
She enrolled in a liberal arts program to explore various academic disciplines before choosing a major.
Ela se matriculou em um programa de artes liberais para explorar várias disciplinas acadêmicas antes de escolher uma especialização.
2. A curriculum designed to develop critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills through interdisciplinary study
The college's liberal arts program is known for its rigorous coursework and emphasis on well-rounded education.
O programa de artes liberais da faculdade é conhecido por seu currículo rigoroso e ênfase na educação abrangente.
Synonyms
general education programbroad-based curriculuminterdisciplinary programprograma de educação geral
Antonyms
specialized programvocational programtechnical programprograma de especialização

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programa de artes liberais
Standard term used in Brazilian higher education context
São Paulo
programa de artes liberais
Commonly used in major universities
Portugal
programa de artes liberais
Less common; often referred to as 'formação generalista' or 'educação integral'
Rio de Janeiro
programa de artes liberais
Used in educational institutions, though 'curso de formação geral' is also frequent

Related Idioms & Phrases

well-rounded education
educação integral
interdisciplinary approach
abordagem interdisciplinar
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