Exploring questions of meaning, ethics and belief through Japanese anime
By: Wolfgang Messner, Clinical Professor of International Business, University of South Carolina Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: Anime and Religious Identity: Cultural Aesthetics in Japanese Spiritual Worlds What prompted the idea for the course? As a scholar who studies Japanese religion and has a lifelong […]
Why do so many American workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they’ve earned?
By:Karen Tan, Assistant Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Middle Tennessee State University “My dedication was questioned.” “Managers or upper management have looked down upon taking time off.” “People think that maybe you’re not as invested in the job, that you’re shirking your duties or something.” These are just a few of […]