Humanities core has really changed my view of the world. Initially I approached subjects from a narrow perspective from point a to point b and believed everything that I was told in class was the full truth. After taking this course over the year it has removed those barriers and now has me approaching subjects in much more broadened view whether it be a historical event, picture, text, or visual film. I never realized the subject being taught could be half-truths used to help benefit the creators. For example Professor O'Toole's section of historical analysis really opened my eyes that the winner in conflicts and disputes can really alter our view on history as they maintain control through a form of social hierarchy limiting and reconstructing history the events to their liking. The course taught me to interpret the subject from all angles as each section had a professor providing their own view of empire. This helps students such as me learn to make educated decisions after revealing all the hidden biased actions.
Overall, I do not regret taking humanities core, because it has helped me develop as a critical thinker seeing things from more than just one perspective. The class helps you see where things develop through their roots. If I had the power, I would make this course mandatory G.E. requirement because it introduces the view of learning and approaching matters from an unbiased standpoint taking everyone's influence into consideration of the material being learned or analyzed. As a side note, I also love how the course essays are very open, in which students are able to pick from a vast amount of materials to write about.
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