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Module 1-2

Literature

Literary form varies according to the manner in which words are arranged. So, poetry, which shares rhythmic organization with music and dance, is distinguished from prose, which normally lacks regular rhythmic patterns.

Poetry

by its freedom from conventional grammar, provides unique opportunities for the expression of intense emotions.

Prose

usually functions to convey information, to narrate, and to describe.

Philosophy

the search for truth through reasoned analysis

History

the record of the past

Visual Arts

employ a wide variety of media, ranging from the traditional colored pigments used in painting, to wood, clay, marble, and (more recently) plastic and neon used in sculpture, to a wide variety of digital media, including photography and film. The form or outward shape of a work of art depends on the manner in which the artist manipulates the elements of color, line, texture, and space.

Music

is almost always nonrepresentational: it rarely has meaning beyond sound itself.

Sound

the medium of music is:

Dance

the art form that makes the human body itself the medium of expression, resembles music in that it is temporal and performance-oriented.

Context

describes the historical and cultural environment of a text.

subtext

its secondary or implied meanings.

Intrinsic Value

humanities research has a value in and of itself; even if it leads to other benefits, it should also be pursued for its own sake.

Social Value 

the humanities benefit society in a number of ways. They help create tolerance and understanding between citizens, thereby leading to social cohesion. They aid decision-making, especially on the complex ethical issues that confront society as a whole.

Cultural Heritage

the humanities enable citizens to understand, preserve and sometimes challenge their national heritage and culture.

Economic Value

for example in publishing, media, tourism and, of course, the training humanities scholars provide to their students, who go into the job market across a wide range of professions. Contribution to other disciplines: humanities research feeds into other fields, most obviously the social sciences, but also into medicine, computer science and engineering/design.

Innovation

the humanities deal with questions of motivation, organization and action, which are essential components of creativity and entrepreneurship,

Critical Thinking

This is epitomized by the Socratic tradition in philosophy, but by no means confined to that discipline.

Personal and Spiritual Development

humanities research can enhance one’s personal and spiritual wellbeing through the study of different texts and traditions – religious, philosophical or spiritual.

Art Appreciation

literary research, art history and musicology promote aesthetic discrimination, enhancing the appreciation and enjoyment of artistic works.

Arthur Rubinstein

“Love life and life will love you back. Love people and they will love you back.”

TRUE 

TRUE OR FALSE: The future of our democracy depends on a citizenry that deeply understands its past

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: that communicates clearly and effectively; that is able to read texts with care and discernment so that fact can be sorted from fiction; that understands ethics and the underpinnings of logic and what is at stake in the leading of an unethical life;

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: Through exploration of the humanities we learn how to think creatively and critically, to reason, and to ask questions.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: The humanities are crucial to a healthy democracy, just as they also provide opportunities for fulfilled and gainful employment and an enriched life.