Unit One Reflection

For Unit One Reflection, consider the different fields/disciplines in the humanities that were outlined in Welcome to the Humanities. Then, think about how those fields/disciplines are “at work” in the “What, When, Where, and How” sections of the learning unit.  Are the Humanities important?  Why or why not?  Do the Humanities effect your daily life?  How are the Humanities tied to your career pathway at Broward College? (Even if you’re interested in the STEM pathways, the Humanities still play an important role).

Write a 500 word reflection paper where you explore the importance of the Humanities to your own life or area of study.  Be sure to quote from and reference specific materials from the Learning Unit.  DO NOT do outside research.  The paper should be double spaced with a standard 12 point font.  Paragraphs should be left justified and the first line should be indented. Heading should be in MLA format.

Please make sure you use MLA format for all of your reflection papers.
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Unit One – What, When, Why, and How?

Introduction to Le Guin and Omelas

Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin (1929 – 2018) is a highly respected American science fiction writer. Influenced by J.R.R. Tolkein and Philip K. Dick, she is famous for novels such as The Left Hand of Darkness (1969) and The Dispossessed (1974). Importantly, her work is filled with images and themes from the humanities. In her short story “She Unnames Them,” she addresses religion and feminism. In The Left Hand of Darkness, she addresses sexuality, gender identity, and environmentalism. Other works include themes from Taoism and anarchism. And in the story, you are about to read, “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,” she addresses perennial philosophical questions about the nature of happiness and moral goodness. As you read, think about what it means to be happy. And think about what you would give up in order to be happy.  What themes emerge that connect this story to the rest of Unit One?

You can read the short story by using Hoopla.  It is free to sign up and we will use it for several titles this semester. Once you have signed up and logged in, just search for “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas:” https://www.hoopladigital.com
Unit One – What, When, Why, and How?

Introduction to Le Guin and Omelas
Ursula K. Le Guin (1929 – 2018) is a highly respected American science fiction writer. Influenced by J.R.R. Tolkein and Philip K. Dick, she is famous for novels such as The Left Hand of Darkness (1969) and The Dispossessed (1974). Importantly, her work is filled with images and themes from the humanities. In her short story “She Unnames Them,” she addresses religion and feminism. In The Left Hand of Darkness, she addresses sexuality, gender identity, and environmentalism. Other works include themes from Taoism and anarchism. And in the story, you are about to read, “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,” she addresses perennial philosophical questions about the nature of happiness and moral goodness. As you read, think about what it means to be happy. And think about what you would give up in order to be happy.  What themes emerge that connect this story to the rest of Unit One?

You can read the short story by using Hoopla.  It is free to sign up and we will use it for several titles this semester. Once you have signed up and logged in, just search for “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas:” https://www.hoopladigital.com

CrashCourse. (2016, March 01). Leonardo DiCaprio & The Nature of Reality: Crash Course Philosophy #4. [Video]. YouTube.
The Good Life Mentor. (2017, July 1). Genius of the Ancient World Socrates. [Video]. YouTube.
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave – Alex Gendler on YouTube
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Steven Colbert Connects Chance the Rapper with “Lord of the Rings” (3:07)