What is it about?
Humanities is a class that primarily focuses on and explores human culture throughout history. We study specific aspects of culture, such as literature, art, music, religion, languages, and more. In this class, we engage in various fun activities, like creating a skit for a play! This is a space where you can fully unleash your creativity. So far, we have covered topics including the history of the education system in the United States, satirical literature, and race and identity. Humanities offers a dynamic mix of history and a typical English class, combining the study of past events with the exploration of reading and writing literature.
Education Essay - Final Exams
This essay was written on the topic of the education system in the United States. For this assignment, we were given the freedom to write about any aspect of the education system that interested us. I chose to focus on the final exam system in the United States. I argued that the final exam system is more detrimental to students than beneficial, supporting my claim with evidence that the structure of final exams hinders students’ overall learning process. This was one of the few essays I truly enjoyed writing because I selected a topic I was particularly passionate about. Having personal experience with final exams helped shape many of my opinions about them. This essay provided an opportunity for creativity, allowing each student to explore and write about a topic within the education system that they are passionate about.
Satirical Essay - Friday Black
This essay was written on the topic of satirical works of literature. A satire uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose and critique social ideas and norms, often addressing contemporary issues in politics or society. For this assignment, I chose to write about a satire called Friday Black, which critiques consumerism and the greed associated with obtaining discounted products during Black Friday sales. The story depicts consumers brutally fighting and injuring one another just to acquire discounted clothes. Despite its dark content, the satire was highly engaging and offered an intriguing perspective on how life might mirror the story—albeit on a smaller scale.