This study focuses on the place and role of the humanities, especially the liberal arts in emerging economies which rely vastly on the development of national skills and expertise. It is based on one example of a publicly funded university in Oman where the urgency of creating a skilled workforce has led to an exercise in aligning higher education with the creation of an employable pool of skilled graduates. Given a variety of social, cultural and administrative considerations, the role of an English program has been challenged for its capacity to address changing market requirements. Based on current students, alumni, and faculty perceptions and recommendations, this study investigates the possible immediate and far-reaching goals of an English program in a tertiary educational institution and suggests ways in which liberal education could be rearticulated to align itself with rapidly changing realities for students and the community.

这项研究的重点是人文学科的地位和作用，特别是新兴经济体中的文科，后者在很大程度上依赖于国家技能和专门知识的发展。它以阿曼一所公立大学的例子为基础，该国迫切需要建立一支熟练的劳动力队伍，从而促使人们努力使高等教育与创造可就业的熟练毕业生队伍保持一致。考虑到各种社会，文化和行政方面的考虑，英语课程的作用因其能够满足不断变化的市场需求而受到了挑战。根据当前的学生，校友和教职员工的看法和建议，