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# learn from, and build on, history, and lessons learned through history. | # learn from, and build on, history, and lessons learned through history. | ||
+ | # fulfill democracy’s need for citizens who can think independently | ||
# learn how to think creatively and critically, to reason, and to ask questions. | # learn how to think creatively and critically, to reason, and to ask questions. | ||
# help us understand the world we live in by exploring our connection to it. | # help us understand the world we live in by exploring our connection to it. | ||
- | # | + | # provide the ability to envision the future by drawing connections to the past. |
# provide meaning to the empirical fact, provide insight beyond simple categories. | # provide meaning to the empirical fact, provide insight beyond simple categories. | ||
# allow innovation & vision in science, politics and business through context | # allow innovation & vision in science, politics and business through context | ||
- | # provide an ethical context for determining law and | + | # provide an ethical context for determining law and societal frameworks |
# to develop linguistic competency towards broader communications | # to develop linguistic competency towards broader communications | ||
# provide an ethical framework for biological and scientific exploration | # provide an ethical framework for biological and scientific exploration | ||
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# [http://humanistica.ualberta.ca/2012/09/why-do-the-humanities-matter-answers-from-the-2002-st-francis-college-humanities-day/ Why Do the Humanities Matter? Answers from the 2002 St. Francis College Humanities Day] | # [http://humanistica.ualberta.ca/2012/09/why-do-the-humanities-matter-answers-from-the-2002-st-francis-college-humanities-day/ Why Do the Humanities Matter? Answers from the 2002 St. Francis College Humanities Day] | ||
# [http://www.historians.org/perspectives/issues/2008/0801/0801pre1.cfm The Case for History and the Humanities] | # [http://www.historians.org/perspectives/issues/2008/0801/0801pre1.cfm The Case for History and the Humanities] | ||
+ | # [http://www.guardian.co.uk/higher-education-network/blog/2012/jan/11/defend-humanities-graduates In defence of the humanities] | ||
==[[CIRCA:Preparing for Advocacy|'''Preparing for Advocacy''']]== | ==[[CIRCA:Preparing for Advocacy|'''Preparing for Advocacy''']]== |
Revision as of 06:30, 9 October 2012
Contents |
Advocacy Guide Outline
What's At Stake
Describes the funding and support issues prevalent in the Humanities
Brief History of the Humanities
Describes the historical 'splitting' of the Arts and Sciences
Arguments FOR and AGAINST
Covers the arguments both in support of the Humanities as well as those with a negative view
Arguments For the Humanities
Ernesto Priego: “These must be truly apocalyptic times if there is a need to explain why the humanities matter”
- “Humanities" is a very general term that refers to the enquiry into what makes us human. Why are we here? What do we do with the time we have on the world? What is our relationship with the planet and the tools and products of human ingenuity, physical dexterity and intellect? What can we learn from the past and the present in order to have a better future for all? These questions have been replaced by what is perceived as more immediate problems, such as how to make more money for the happy few or how to preserve the privilege of the already-privileged." - Ernesto Priego
- learn from, and build on, history, and lessons learned through history.
- fulfill democracy’s need for citizens who can think independently
- learn how to think creatively and critically, to reason, and to ask questions.
- help us understand the world we live in by exploring our connection to it.
- provide the ability to envision the future by drawing connections to the past.
- provide meaning to the empirical fact, provide insight beyond simple categories.
- allow innovation & vision in science, politics and business through context
- provide an ethical context for determining law and societal frameworks
- to develop linguistic competency towards broader communications
- provide an ethical framework for biological and scientific exploration
- humanities graduates do incredibly well professionally
Arguments for the Humanities
- Why the Humanities Matter: A Commonsense Approach
- WHY THE HUMANITIES MATTER~ in response to the "crisis," let's respond
- Why Do the Humanities Matter? Answers from the 2002 St. Francis College Humanities Day
- The Case for History and the Humanities
- In defence of the humanities
Preparing for Advocacy
Describes the important factors to consider when undergoing an advocacy campaign for the Humanities
Tactics
How-to advocate: tactics and strategies
Appendix
Other organizations and venues for support of the Humanities