Why Should Science Students Take Humanities Courses?

[xiah.junsu]

In my uni, taking humanities courses is compulsory, so I have no choice but to halfheartedly do so eventho I am a science student (undergrad). For my assignment, I have to finish reading this long ass journal about society and shit (basically it falls under humanities subject). Thing is, I don't understand like 70% of the points in this article, in fact all humanities-related articles don't make any sense to me. Then, I wonder why do most unis require their students to explore totally unrelated fields, like a Science student have to study about Philosophy, History, etc? No offence to humanities students tho (I acknowledge you guys are forced to learn Science too), it's just that I can't understand any goddamn article the scholars in your field are writing yet I am forced to read and write reviews on them throughout my 4-year in this hellhole. 

 

Opinions?

[Ogre Shrek]

For a more rounded educational experience.

 

In this day and age, you can study to be a pharmacist and end up being a human resources manager. And have a mid-career switch (voluntary or enforced).

 

Edit: Adopting the right mindset is key. Don't see it as a burden and hurdle you have to cross. Rather, regard it as an opportunity to learn something new.

 

My philosophy classes were so interesting, I ended up doing additional reading afte my exams were over.

 

[✨ Ass Fat ✨]

you still need knowledge within humanities i suppose.

I mean having a PHD and becoming a doctor is great and all, but what if you want to run your own medical business?? 

[Rosetty]

Nope not in my Uni (I'm science undergraduate too) tho we are free to pick electives from any other undergraduate course, wouldn't be interested, no offence to anyone doing Humanities 

 

I don't see why tbh 

[xharuharux]

it's honestly just one subject. And its incentive is to force you and expand your knowledge on what your uni believes is a fundamental subject that every student should experience i guess. it sucks tho, but i got to take it like a boss ; Like why da fuck do i have to take stats    when im learning about law and politics 

[iamayam]

My Uni forces us to take 4 compulsory modules + Minimum of 4 modules outside our faculty + Any other modules which in total make up to 70 MC.

[SAUCY]

because from what I can see, science kids are piss poor at writing, something you do a lot in humanities

it improves certain aspects about yourself and gives you a broader education

[ojungers]

So they can milk as much money out of you as possible.

[sane]

Truthfully: so the university can make more money. If you're not well rounded enouh by the time you finish primary education then the school system has failed.

[beginning]

These things will come important. My professor has already explained it to us. I took this course like 5 years ago.

 

She said that when the time comes and you are in a social event and the topic is about history, politics, social studies and etc. You wouldn't want to feel left out or feel stupid, wouldn't you? Some knowledge wouldn't hurt you. 

The course itself is important but it shouldn't feel MORE important than the rest of your science-related major subjects.

[alllysone]

I am a social science student. I choose to study social science because I suck at maths/science and want to avoid it. When you're in university, you should be allowed to choose what to do and what not to do. If you have no interest, then the school shouldn't be forcing you.

 

Of course, there's always value in learning new things. But for me, the terrors of math and science is not something that I want to put myself through again. Even if i was forced to do it, my braim would just not internalize it. I really don't mind being less "well rounded" for the sake of my sanity.

[jvers]

Because it's not about what you learn, it's how you learn. Only dedicating oneself to a school of discipline produces an individual that approaches problems and situations only in certain constrained ways,whereas today's workforce demands an individual that can approach their work situations, problems, and tasks in a more holistic fashion. Learning different disciplines trains you to think in more than a few ways, exposes you to subjects that you're not necessarily will be taught in the sciences (but will most likely encounter in the future anyways), and forces you to adapt to the things that are out of your comfort zones. All in all, it would benefit you more to take those class than to not take them. After all, what's the harm in having more knowledge?

 

At least, that's what I would say if i were your uni rep as i force you to take odd classes to suck your money through books fees, class tuitions, and dorm rents. 

[!~Aishak~!]

Truthfully: so the university can make more money. If you're not well rounded enouh by the time you finish primary education then the school system has failed.

 

[hallah]

So they can milk as much money out of you as possible.

 

this is it right here.

 

tbh i'm shocked that people have the stance that it "makes you a well-rounded student," because i don't see that happening at all. no one majoring in the hard sciences is going to remember a thing they learned in intro to humanities, in the same way that your average person doesn't remember a thing from 5th grade geography or how to do long division.

 

also, freshman comp. and other gordon rule classes don't teach you how to write. you know what taught me how to write? working as a professional writer. i aced all of my req. humanities classes but i look back at the papers i wrote and they were trash.

 

i mean i have nothing against humanities courses in and of themselves. i just don't think ppl should be forced to take them, just as i think it's ridic. your average art student has to take pre-calc, like that has any bearing on how to draw a still life bowl of fruit.