Introductory Humanities Courses to Engage First-Year Students
Introductory humanities courses serve as a vital gateway for students eager to explore the rich tapestry of arts and humanities education. At renowned institutions like Harvard, these courses are reimagined to captivate first-year students and spark their interest in subjects often overshadowed by more conventional fields of study. By engaging students in humanities, these courses aim to reveal the transformative power of literature, philosophy, and art, underpinning the importance of humanities in shaping critical thinkers. New offerings such as 'Culture in Context' and 'Humanity, Technology, and Creation' promise to captivate students with relevant themes that resonate with their experiences. This…