Unit2

Through exploration of the humanities, we learn how to think creatively and critically, to analyze, and to ask questions. Because these skills allow us to gain new (1)(insight) into everything from poetry and paintings to business models and politics, humanistic subjects have been at the heart of a liberal arts (2)(education) since the ancient Greeks first used them to educate their citizens.

Research into the human experience helps to (3)(boost) our knowledge about our world. Through the work of humanities scholars, we learn about the values of different cultures, about what goes into making a work of art, and about the (4)(mystery) of how history is made. Their efforts depict the great accomplishments of the past, help us understand the world today, and give us tools to imagine the (5)(prospect) of our future.

Today, humanistic knowledge continues to (6)(promote) the ideal foundation for exploring and understanding the human experience. Learning another language might help to (7)(invest) you with great insights as well as gain much (8)(appreciation) of different cultures. Taking a close look at a sculpture might make you think about how an artist's life (9)(affected) his creative decisions. Reading a book from another region of the world might help you (10)

(speculate) about the meaning of democracy. Listening to history courses might give you a clearer picture of what the future will be like.