Handbook for the Humanities, 1st edition

The Broad Strokes of the Humanities

Handbook for the Humanities provides a foundation of the most pertinent information needed to appreciate all that the Humanities have to offer.  The text features advice to students on how to approach writing about this topic with confidence. Whether the handbook is used in conjunction with primary and secondary sources or as the core material in the classroom, it provides the essentials necessary for any student to comprehend the Humanities.

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Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers should: 

• Have a greater understanding of the essentials of the Humanities
• Write clearly and intelligently about the Humanities
• Have a global perspective of different cultures
• Gain a fuller understanding and appreciation of the arts
• Recognize distinguished individuals in the field 

• Spotlights - Throughout the text provide a more thorough look at the significant places, individuals and items of the specific time periods being discussed.
• Critical Thinking questions- Give students the opportunity to reflect on passages to solidify their understanding of the material.
• Global Perspectives - Help readers cross over cultural boundaries in order to form parallels between different cultures and their artistic/architectural/philosophical achievements.
• Ethical Considerations - allow students to compare and contrasts the norms of different cultures and groups throughout time.
• Key Terms - Bold throughout the text, as well as at the end of each chapter, key terms to help students highlight main points expressed in the chapters.
• Timelines - At the end of each chapter, timelines are featured to break down important historical happenings in a chronological format.
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