Discovering the Humanities notes

HUMN 303 Week 1 Discussion 1: The Value of the Humanities (2 Versions) What is the value of studying the humanities in a business or technical curriculum? How might a topic such as ancient art enhance contemporary life? I would think that unfamiliar situations are a daily occurrence in the medical field. I wonder, though, what else could humanities provide beyond just having a better understanding of cultures and people? And/or by understanding these cultures, what can we provide? What does it m...

HUMN 303 Week 1 Discussion 1: The Value of the Humanities (2 Versions) What is the value of studying the humanities in a business or technical curriculum? How might a topic such as ancient art enhance contemporary life? I would think that unfamiliar situations are a daily occurrence in the medical field. I wonder, though, what else could humanities provide beyond just having a better understanding of cultures and people? And/or by understanding these cultures, what can we provide? What does it m...