ARE subjects in the fields of arts and social sciences less important than those in science, mathematics and technology?
Or, is this a misperception that needs to be challenged?
In the second Life and the City podcast episode of the year, hosts Aida Ahmad and Farid Wahab explore why subjects like literature and music are often deemed “less valuable” than the sciences.
Their guest is Prof Dr Mohd Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi, an architecture lecturer at UCSI University and a columnist with The Star.
They discuss why this perception still persists, how it shapes Malaysian student choices and whether it’s time to reset the narrative.
Expect real-life anecdotes and expert perspectives as they delve deeper into the issue.
The podcast series airs fortnightly and highlights topics of interest to urbanites.
The podcast is available at www.youtube.com/@thestaronline/podcasts and on www.thestar.com.my/metro
