Directions for the writer: 

I have scanned and attached both articles that need to be read in order to do the discussion. MLA Style font 12 and times new roman. I have also attached their links to the web pages as well. i have copied and pasted the set directions from my teacher. please follow it as it says. thanks 

Discussion Topic: What is the value of the humanities and what do they have to do with me? 

To prepare for our unit discussion, you need to: 

 Read both of the following articles: 

Why ‘worthless’ Humanities Degrees May Set You Up For Life (Links to an external site.) Keeping Alive the Big Questions 

Writing your original unit discussion post, you need to: 

 Create an original research-based discussion, a minimum of 300 words, by answering the following questions. Make sure you number your answers. 

 Do not recopy the questions into your post. 

 Remember: Citations and Works Cited do not contribute to your minimum word count.

 Explain whether you agree or disagree with the ideas presented by both Amanda Ruggeri and Jaweed Kaleem on the value of the humanities in career, education, and personal growth. 

Be sure to cite examples from other college-level credible sources that support your position. Discuss how the humanities affect your daily life. Be sure to cite a specific example from your life. 

Here is the URL to the first articles

I attached the second one as pdf as well