文档介绍：The humanities should constitute the core of any university worth the name.
— Terry Eagleton
(British literary critic, writer)
Ideally, we all want an integrated life. Your goal should be to find a way to do what you love, and make your education support that.
— Bruce B. Janz
(American philosopher)
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The humanities: Out of date?
Objectives
To talk about significance of the humanities
To further understand the text
To apply the phrases and patterns
To master the essay writing skill
College — The ladder to success?
Contents
The humanities: Out of date?
Section A
Warming-up activities
Text study
Language application
Summary
Warming-up activities
Lead-in
Pre-reading activities
Cultural background
The humanities: Out of date?
Section A
1. How do you think of your current major? If you were given a second chance to choose your major, what would you select and why?
If I were given a second chance to choose my major, I would choose …/ I think being a … is …
accounting, computer science, psychology,
civil engineering, philosophy, medical technology …
popular, interesting, enjoyable, promising, practical, meaningful, beneficial, well-paid …
Lead-in
Short answer questions
2. What liberal arts / humanities courses do you learn in college? Do you think they are necessary for your education?
I learn Chinese, English, philosophy, psychology, history … in college. I think they are an essential part of the college education and benefit me a lot.
• gain more insight in life and society
• better understand and predict human behavior
• realize different interpretations of life and history
• understand the past which has created the present
• be aware of cultural and religious differences
Lead-in
Short answer questions
1. What did the speaker compare his high school education