Integrating concepts from accounting, American history and English literature: A cluster course approach
Fetters M.L.; Hoopes J.; Tropp M.
1989
Journal of Accounting Education
2
10.1016/0748-5751(89)90023-7
Using the common themes of (1) value assessment, and (2) interpretation of reality, the authors present a cluster course model to better integrate liberal arts and business courses. This approach enables students to achieve a depth of knowledge in the primary course for which they are enrolled while achieving breadth of knowledge in other areas by exploring connections among academic disciplines. The cluster course model also promotes analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application of knowledge gained in one area of study to different disciplines. The authors encourage experimentation with this model as a means of improving students' abilities to integrate knowledge from different disciplines, promote curriculum coordination, and encourage a faculty's professional growth. © 1989.
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