Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

• Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
• Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references

Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:

• Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines

HUMN303N-The Value of the Humanities week 1

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapter 1
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Initial Post Instructions

For the initial post, address the following:

• What is the value of studying the humanities in the field of health professions?
• How might a topic such as art, literature, music, dance, etc. from other time periods enhance your career and personal life in the present?
• Select one aspect of the humanities that is meaningful to your personal life and one for career. Explain how is each meaningful.
• In addition, include a specific example of a work (a specific work of art, literature, theater, or music) that you feel is meaningful to your personal life and/or career. Explain the connection.

Follow-Up Post Instructions

Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

• Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
• Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references

Grading

This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:

• Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines

Course Outcomes

CO 1:  Identify the content, forms, and/or techniques of work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama).

CO 2: Analyze the content, forms, and/or techniques of a work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama).

CO 6: Examine the relationship between aesthetics, art, and life.

Due Date

Due Date for Initial Post: By 11:59 p.m. MT Recommended by Wednesday

Due Date for Follow-Up Posts: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Posts must be on two separate days.

HUMN303N-The Value of the Humanities week 1 Answer preview

Initial Post:

Studying the humanities in the field of health professions has immense value. Humanities provide an avenue for healthcare professionals to understand their patients on a deeper level. Humanities teach us how to communicate, empathize, and understand cultural differences and experiences. For example, learning about the history of medicine and healthcare can help healthcare professionals understand how medicine has evolved and the current medical practices.

The study of art, literature, music, dance, and other topics from different time periods can enhance both personal and career life. Art, literature, and music can offer a different perspective and serve as a form of therapy to help healthcare professionals manage stress and burnout. For example, poetry can help healthcare professionals process emotions and empathize with their patients’ experiences. Additionally, the study of different cultures and their art and literature can help healthcare professionals understand and respect cultural differences, ultimately improving patient care.

Personally, I find literature meaningful in my life. Reading books helps me unwind and escape from reality for a while. It also helps me understand the experiences of others and empathize with them. In my career, I find music meaningful. Music has a therapeutic effect on patients, and I find it can help calm them down or distract them during medical procedures.

One work of literature that is meaningful to me is “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. The book tells the story of two friends growing up in Afghanistan and how their lives change due to political unrest. The book helped me understand the experiences of individuals living in Afghanistan and the impact of war on their lives. It also taught me the importance of empathy and standing up for what is right.

Follow-Up Post:

I appreciate your insights on the value of studying the humanities in healthcare. I agree that learning about different cultures and art forms can help healthcare professionals understand and respect cultural differences and ultimately improve patient care. I also find it interesting that you find music meaningful in your career. I had not thought of music in that way before but can see how it can be therapeutic for patients. Have you ever used music in your patient care, and if so, what was your experience?

I also enjoyed your choice of “The Kite Runner” as a meaningful work of literature. I think it’s important to read books that offer different perspectives and help us understand the experiences of others. The book’s themes of empathy and standing up for what is right are also valuable lessons for healthcare professionals to keep in mind in their patient care.