Research on the Information Literacy Cultivation for Liberal Arts Majors in Application-Oriented Universities

Abstract

In the context of the New Liberal Arts initiative and digital transformation, the cultivation of information literacy for liberal arts majors in application-oriented universities faces new requirements. This paper examines the current situation and challenges in this process. It highlights that while some progress has been made in policy support and practical teaching conditions, there are still serious problems. For example, the curriculum lags behind technological development, practical teaching does not match industry needs, teachers lack practical skills, and the evaluation method is too simple. To address these issues, comprehensive improvement measures are suggested. The curriculum should be restructured by combining technology with real-world scenarios. Cooperation between universities and industries should be strengthened to build practical platforms. “Industry-academia integrated” teaching teams should be created, and a multi-dimensional evaluation system should be established. The goal is to train application-oriented liberal arts talents who can integrate information across different fields, make critical evaluations, make data-driven decisions, and possess a sense of ethical responsibility, thereby better serving regional economic and social development.