Education: The Value in Studying the Humanities

Education should only be concerned with what is useful in life.’ Discuss. (2013)


How far is it important for people to be aware of current events in countries other than their own? (2014)

The Value in Humanities education:
How might greater exposure to the humanities make this a worthy venture?
Many of you may have friends who are studying in the humanities stream.
Some segments see them as a key feature of elitism in education.
Do you agree?
It might be good to explore the history as to why it was set up in the first place.
But what is its use and value? How can it complement the sciences ?
Are they the same?


http://www.thespectrum.sg/news/humanities-chart-singapores-course/

This paper also brings to mind the falling enrolment in the number of students undertaking Literature in secondary schools here. What's behind the trend?


http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/fewer-lit-students-a-worrying-trend


http://ifonlysingaporeans.blogspot.sg/2013/03/reigniting-spark-of-literature.html


Does society stand to gain from the humanities when STEM subjects and industries continue to hold the fort?


Those of you aiming to do PPE overseas might find this paper enriching.
May it take us beyond the veneer of prestige and glamour which the humanities has long been associated with, especially in light of educational policy and framing.