Humanities Dean Says, “Get a Job” | Alain-Philippe Durand

Humanities Dean Says, “Get a Job” | Alain-Philippe Durand | TEDxUArizona

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Come myth busting with Dr. Alain-Philippe Durand, who brings his Marseillaise roots to the TEDxUArizona stage to rewrite the faulty narrative of ‘Humanities Decline.’ With humor and passion, he debunks the false choice of hard vs soft skills, humanities vs engineering and whether a French degree is only good for a job at a drive-thru. You will be surprised by industry perceptions, global growth, mad skills, and the scores of humanities alumni making a profound impact on our world. The new equation for success starts with humanities. Dr. Alain-Philippe “A-P” Durand, Dorrance Dean of the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona, specializes in French and Brazilian literatures, French Cinema, and Hip-Hop studies. An accomplished author and editor, his notable works include 'The Entrepreneurial Humanities' and 'Humanities = Jobs.' Recognized with the Palmes Académiques and various awards, he is celebrated for his diverse contributions to literature, culture, and the promotion of Humanities in professional spheres." This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@KingYrgl 9 ай бұрын

I can't believe there aren't more people in the humanities--and STEM fields for that matter--making these points. This is was a great talk and gave me hope that at least some people in higher education are interested both in honoring *and updating* the humanities. Love the point about asking executives at Microsoft, Apple, or Proctor & Gamble if they think problem solving, adaptability, and the ability to excel under uncomfortable conditions (all integral to a humanities education) are desirable skills in their employees. Of course they are. Kudos to the University of Arizona for leading this charge!

@TheMostB 9 ай бұрын

Great talk. Bien fait- félicitations. Keeping humanities at the heart, the FOUNDATION, of everything we prepare for our futures is critical for keeping our own humanity and ethics- in the face of progress (in the face of AI. ) As A french major Principal in Tech, I'm grateful for the well-rounded, critical thinking skills i embeded in Humanities. Thank you for the talk.