Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

Code as a Liberal Art

Final Project

Should a liberal arts student learn to code? If so, when, why, and in what circumstances; if not, why not.

Yes

A liberal arts student should learn to code for a few reasons. Firstly, coding is a fundamental part of many industries and can give students an edge when applying for jobs. Secondly, coding is a great way to learn problem-solving skills. And lastly, coding can be a fun and creative outlet for students.

There are many online resources and classes that make learning to code easy and accessible. For example, Code Academy (www.codeacademy.com) offers free online courses in programming languages like HTML, CSS, and Python.

So when, why, and in what circumstances should a liberal arts student learn to code? When they have some free time, why not learn a new skill that could be beneficial in the job market? And in what circumstances? In any circumstance where learning to code could be helpful or interesting!

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