Research on the Reconstruction of the "Chinese Paradigm" for the Deep Integration of New Liberal Arts and Economics and Management Majors Education

Li Guo; Chaochao  Jia

doi:10.71204/3sh53m08

Authors

Li Guo Anhui University of Science and Technology Author
Chaochao Jia China Research Institute for Science Popularization Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71204/3sh53m08

Keywords:

New Liberal Arts, Economics and Management Majors, Deep Integration, Industry-Education Integration, Science-Education Integration

Abstract

This paper discusses the reconstruction of the deep integration model for Economics and Management Majors under the background of the new liberal arts in China. The study analyzes the connotation and characteristics of the new liberal arts, as well as the current situation and challenges of the integration of new liberal arts with Economics and Management Majors. Based on this, the paper proposes a deep integration model that includes curriculum system reform, the deepening of industry-education integration, and innovation in science-education integration. The article also explores implementation strategies and safeguard measures, including top-level design, the construction of teaching staff, clear positioning of participating entities, and the establishment of a quality evaluation system for the integration of new liberal arts. The research indicates that the deep integration of new liberal arts with Economics and Management Majors is of great significance for cultivating compound talents and promoting disciplinary innovation and development.

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