Discussion

Week 1 Discussion 1: The Value of the Humanities

Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, address the following:

· What is the value of studying the humanities in the field of health professions?

· How might a topic such as art, literature, music, dance, etc. from other time periods enhance your career and personal life in the present?

· Select one aspect of the humanities that is meaningful to your personal life and one for career. Explain how is each meaningful.

· In addition, include a specific example of a work (a specific work of art, literature, theater, or music) that you feel is meaningful to your personal life and/or career. Explain the connection.

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

· Textbook: Chapter 1

· Lesson

· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Textbook Title: Humanities Through the Arts

Authors: F. DAVID. JACOBUS MARTIN (LEE.), MARTIN

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Publication Date: 2018-01-12

APA Citation

Martin, F. D., & Jacobus, L. A. (2018).  The humanities through the arts. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.