In is more important now more than ever to have the advancement of humanities in our society due to the globalization and challenges our country faces. Humanities can be defined as the study of human knowledge, ideas, and inspiration which cover various subjects ranging from religion to languages. Humanities are responsible for guiding human nature. It poses questions that are answered through people’s individual form of expression and wisdom, and interconnects the world’s cultures, economies and values.
The well being of the nation now strongly depends on the workforce, citizenship, heritage, and the idea of understanding the world as a whole. Because these elements are very significant, 40 years ago the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) was established in order to promote federal involvement in humanities. The NEH is the major source of federal funding for humanities, so it is necessary for it to emphasize its high-profile status and leadership role and reinforce the three original goals: the advancement of knowledge, improve teaching and learning, and engaging the people of the nation to preserve citizenship. This reinforcing of the original goals is really vital right now because the NEH has suffered from a pattern of failures. As the United States reshapes itself the NEH plays a critical role. It is time for the NEH to step up and take a stronger stance in leading the nation to gaining more from the humanities accessible. However, in order to do this, they require more funding. The NEH is undergoing some policy changes to reassert its leadership. These changes will occur in the fields of research, education, preservation, public programming, state humanities, international and global perspectives, and digital technology.
Now More than Ever: Why America Needs the Humanities in the 21st Century. Issue brief. The National Humanities Alliance. Nov. 2008. Web. 6 Feb. 2010.
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