Description Part 1  class discussion and classmate resopuse  The humanities is a broad subject t ...

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Description Part 1  class discussion and classmate resopuse  The humanities is a broad subject that includes many branches of human creation. These creations all come together to make up our culture. Everything that is not part of our natural world was constructed by humans and contributes to culture. This includes everything from our clothing, furniture, and homes to the music we listen to and the episodes and films we watch. Even our laws and our religious beliefs are part of the humanities! Initial Post: Consider the ways in which you engage with the humanities in your daily life. In one to two paragraphs, address the following questions: How have the humanities shaped your specific culture? How might studying the humanities help you pursue your career goals? What are some of the benefits of learning about humanities? Reply Posts: comment on the examples provided by your classmates. Consider the following: Did your interpretation of the humanities match their interpretation? How many of their examples appear in your life as well? Can you think of any other examples that are similar to their example Part 2 is a writing assignment  This module provides abundant examples of how humanities influence creative expression. Everything not found in nature makes up our culture, and all of those cultural artifacts are touched by humanities. Everything we encounter that is made by humans is both part of our culture and part of human expression. This assignment invites you to consider some of the many ways the humanities have shaped creative expression. INSTRUCTIONS:  Create a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation by performing the following: Provide eight examples of ways that the humanities influence creative expression. Cover four or more branches of the humanities (i.e., not all examples of musicians or authors). BRIONA LONG I believe that my culture has been shaped by many accomplishments from humanities in various ways. For an example, the advancement of technology, the music we listen to and the clothes on our backs which has allowed us to create endless opportunities in computers and fashion. Studying the humanities will help me pursue my career goals in nursing by giving me the understanding of cultural awareness and how the values of said cultures will affect their expectant care. The benefits of learning humanities are gaining the knowledge of the world and us in general. It can also improve our critical thinking skills and empathy during appropriate times.