Humanities

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When I first signed up for Humanities I was under the impression it was mostly like ENC1101. However, when I realized what the course is about than it seemed to be more like a history class mixed with the arts and literature. It really is an insight to ancient cultures and societies, and how they viewed their world at the time. Then the next question that arose was what part of history would we be learning about? It turned out to be the history of when civilizations were first started in the West. I found that to be pretty interesting so I went through the syllabus to find out exactly what topics would hook my attention.

The first group that I noticed was the Egyptians. They have always intrigued people with their great architecture of pyramids and tombs. Their technology and intellect must have been far above the other peoples of the time. They created tools that would lead to advances in the new lands. The power that Egypt had at that point in history was amazing. It would be great to know how they fell as a power. The next topic I wanted to learn about
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more was the Hebrews. I am Christian and Jews have always argued Christ being a mortal. So, I want to know exactly why they feel that way. It would give me a better understanding of another huge religion and enlighten me spiritually.

The next chapters look like they are going to discuss the great Greek civilization. In my home town there is a group of Greeks that had very strong Greek culture. I always was curious why they were so into it even in the 21st century. I also know that they had many battles for control of European areas. Another thing that I was always a fan of was Greek Mythology. In high school we studies a little of it and it were able to make me want to learn more about it. So, that is another reason why I would like to look further into that section.

I found my favorite group of history next. Since I am Italian I have a lo...