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Humanities teach students to think. Where would we be without them?

By Francine Prose. Posted 12/05/2017. Assessed 5/12/2019



The article tells us about humanities. Humanities are academic disciplines that learn aspects of human society and culture. The author pointed out that there is a plan to eliminate several of the college’s well-regarded departments. He gives a lot of examples of protest against the decision. Francine Prose tried to explain how important humanity is. Although there is a decrease of studying humanities, these sciences make people to be creative, to learn foreign nation and culture, to know yourself. 

First of all, people who learn humanities are more creative than techies. Such person is able to solve the problem in a completely new way. He adds just one original detail or absolutely change the concept of decision making. In communication creativity helps to overcome barriers and stereotypes. The humanity shows that there are various solutions of one issue. 

Secondly, if you know foreign languages, you will have a lot of opportunities to fulfill your potential. The most exciting thing is learning foreign culture, traditions etc. Due to this knowledge, you have a chance to travel, to make new friends. It is always exciting to discover something new, different ways of life. The other culture broadens the mind so that you will be a competitive worker. 

Thirdly, if you learn humanities, you have to ask a lot of questions about yourself, about the world. This science calls philosophy, it is a special study of self-knowledge. The aim of philosophy is to take person out of the ordinary, to give his life a true sense, to open the way to the most important values. 

In conclusion, the author persuades that humanities open perspectives without which it is impossible to continue our existence. They can’t be replaced by latest technology.


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  1. Natalia Eydelman18 декабря 2019 г. в 19:15

    Some technique for introductions?

    Here is a useful collection of intro techniques: http://grissomsgrammar.blogspot.com/2008/01/eight-introduction-techniques-that-hook.html

    Thesis statement is good: no make to do > make do
    humanity is a quality; humanities are subjects
    What solutions the humanities give?: add this to para 2
    In para 2: add a quick example how this broadens your mind
    humanities + the article
    "calls philosophy?
    Para 4: add a specific example: what your own experience shows

    Conclusion: make it more memorable by using one of the techniques: http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/conclude.html

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  2. Natalia Eydelman28 декабря 2019 г. в 23:50


    Content: 4 (Conclusion: can make it more memorable by using one of the techniques for conclusions. Have a look at the resource which lists some special techniques to finish your essay http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/conclude.html
    Organisation: 4.5 (thesis statement not specific enough)
    Mechanics: 4
    Language: 4
    Referencing: 4 (incomplete) check the post in the blog

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