Audio documentary to feature Antioch College

WYSO will air the American RadioWorks audio documentary “Who Needs an English Major?” on Sunday October 2nd. This hour-long documentary explores the future of American liberal arts education, and includes a segment on the reopening of Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Classes at Antioch College begin on October 4th.

“Who Needs an English Major?” is the final in a three part series from American Radio Works. The “Tomorrow’s College” audio and web series explores how higher education is changing and why it matters.

The American RadioWorks website explains, “the most popular college major in America these days is business. Some students think it doesn't pay to study philosophy or history. But advocates of liberal arts programs say their graduates are still among the most likely to become leaders, and that a healthy democracy depends on citizens with a broad and deep education.”

“Who Needs an English Major?” features Antioch College President Mark Roosevelt, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Lee Morgan, former faculty members Jean Gregorek and Bob Fogarty, as well as alumni and new students at the college.

Produced and hosted by Stephen Smith of American Public Media, “Who Needs an English Major?” will air on Sunday, October 2nd at 6:00 and 11:00 PM on WYSO 91.3 FM and stream live on www.wyso.org. WYSO is a broadcast service of Antioch University for the Miami Valley.

http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/tomorrows-college/english-major/