Summary
- Popular culture can open discussions on ethics and identity.
- Universities urged to develop empathy alongside technical skills.
- Films, music and storytelling can encourage critical thinking.
- Education should prepare graduates for wider social responsibility.
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KUALA LUMPUR, August 22 — Films, music and storytelling can help universities develop students’ empathy, ethical judgement and critical thinking, says Taylor’s University academic Dr Prema Ponnudurai.
Using the Michael Jackson biopic Michael as an example, she said popular culture can encourage discussions on identity, responsibility and differing perspectives.
Ponnudurai said higher education should go beyond employability and technical competence by preparing graduates to understand the wider social impact of their decisions.
And contribute meaningfully to their communities.
