Some believe that one purpose of a liberal arts education is to form students into the best citizens that they can be.  Scheuer agrees with this belief stating, “…we all need to be well-informed, critical citizens. And the liberal arts prepare students for citizenship in all three senses—civic, economic, and cultural” (paragraph 21).  He clearly says that the liberal arts are key to forming good citizens.  In the Core Handbook, under the Core Curriculum Objectives section, it states, “Living in the interconnected world today demands an understanding of a variety of cultures, people and the environment. This understanding requires an ability to analyze issues from different points of view and to communicate effectively. Students must also be prepared to enter the world engaged as local, national and global citizens and professionals” (page 4).  UNE CAS has a goal of forming these citizens that Scheuer promises a liberal arts education will create.  The school also shows an understanding for at least two of the three parts of citizenship that Scheuer describes; civic and cultural citizenship.  That understanding can be seen with the mentioning of “a variety of cultures, people and the environment” and “local, national and global citizens”.  Citizenship and creating well informed citizens is an important part of the liberal arts education that UNE is striving to fulfill. 

Some believe that one purpose of a liberal arts education is to form students into the best citizens that they can be.  Scheuer agrees with this belief stating, “…we all need to be well-informed, critical citizens. And the liberal arts prepare students for citizenship in all three senses—civic, economic, and cultural” (paragraph 21).  He clearly says that the liberal arts are key to forming good citizens. If one has an understanding of the various components of citizenship, then they will be able to apply this in their daily lives as well as at work to be the best they can be. In the Core Handbook, under the Core Curriculum Objectives section, it states, “Living in the interconnected world today demands an understanding of a variety of cultures, people and the environment. This understanding requires an ability to analyze issues from different points of view and to communicate effectively. Students must also be prepared to enter the world engaged as local, national and global citizens and professionals” (page 4).  UNE CAS has a goal of forming these citizens that Scheuer promises a liberal arts education will create.  The school also shows an understanding of at least two of the three parts of citizenship that Scheuer describes; civic and cultural citizenship.  That understanding can be seen with the mentioning of “a variety of cultures, people and the environment” and “local, national and global citizens” (page 4).  UNE makes sure that their students leave the university with a broad understanding of how to be smart citizens on many levels. Citizenship and creating well informed citizens is an important part of the liberal arts education that UNE is striving to fulfill. 

I added more of my personal viewpoints throughout the paragraph instead of solely relying on my final sentence.