reasons why study literature?
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Good literature can teach you about yourself or other people. It can also help you to see things in a different way.
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It is important to the world. Leads to knowlege, new ideas, new advances, takes away ignorance, and leads to a better understanding of the world.
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I took a literature class where I read novels and stories from different literary movements(Greek,Roman,Medieval,Neoclassicism,Illustration, etc)\nand it gave me a better sense of understanding of life. How we have evolved as humans through literature. I loved that class.
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The only reason to study is to learn, to pass your classes, and to obtain a degree. \n\nThe only reasons to do this include improving your mind, understanding the world, preparing for a job/career, striving to meet goals that you set for yourself, hoping to make the world a better place.\n\nMost students get confused when they ask the question "why study?" as if studying is something that someone "makes" them do. Nobody makes you study; studying is important only as it helps you meet the goals that are important to the individual. \n\nOf course, in general, an educated populace is also a benefit to society and the world as well as to the educated individuals.
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I didnt do Eng Lit at all, but I got top grades in my Eng Language exams.  But then I did a lot of reading because I loved to do it anyway.  I think the Lit would consolidate the Language, giving students a wier knowledge of writing styles...;
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Being an English major, the courses I enjoy are those that focus on literature from the 1600 through early 1900's.  It takes you to the times socially and focuses on events and attitudes of the time the novel was written.  You also learn historical information at the same time.  So in your "A" group I would suggest, Art, Society, and Literature.  You are taken to various parts of the world in this course of study in English and it really opens your eyes to different people, cultures, religious and social beliefs.  AP English Literature would be the other course in your "A" list I personally would suggest.\n\nIn your "B" list I would suggest taking a course directed towards your future goals.  It appears English For the Business World or Advanced Writing are two courses that will prepare you for college.  \n\nThese are my suggestions and I wish you the best in whichever courses you choose to take.  Looks pretty interesting!
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I agree with sfbarbara49. One of the purposes of studying literature is to gain a greater understanding of those that are different from you whether it be race, religion, sexual orientation, age or culture. Ignorance of these subject matters breeds hatred and misunderstanding.\n\nSomeone mentioned teaching his/her children at home about homosexuality. Do you really? If so, how? Should we trust a racist to teach his children about African-Americans and Jews? \n\nThe prevention of academic freedom is a slippery slope that can only lead to further restrictions on civil rights and freedom.
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u mean while studying?? believe it or not it's classical..it helps stimulate the brain while studying and take in more information
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Research allows a student to explore, systematically, a field of study with the intention of finding specific information, but all along learning additional facts in the search. It allows a student to focus strictly, without int eruption, on fact and gain a greater understanding of the information at hand; and learn how it relates to their world. It expands their mental perceptions and gives them new skills for handling new situations in that particular  area of study.\n\nWhich is why it is so important that the material being studied is organized, correct, and relevant. The more organized and relevant the facts are, the faster a students mind can absorb, categorize and relate it to other objects in their long term memory. With this greater understanding and knowledge obtained through this method, the better prepared a student will be when it comes time to apply that material to a new situation in the future.\n\nThe material above is my own words and is approx. 152 words long. I suggest you expand on it a little further instead of just copying and pasting. Do as the question suggests and gain a greater understanding of the material that I have written.
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I am an English Literature major, and I sometimes don't want to read, but the best way to pass your class is to just read the book. You never know, you might end up LOVING the book that you have to read. As you read, think of things from the book that might relate to you life. It makes the reading go faster!
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Because they...\n\n - Are entertaining\n - Are classics\n - Are still relevant to today's relationships and situations.\n - Employ fascinating use of language, if you look into them a bit further.\n - Have rich, deep characters.
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literature, because it can involve nearly every sort of social study (sociology, psychology, political science, etc. etc.). Writers have a tremendous influence on culture, and the good ones/persuasive ones impact society greatly.
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Liberal arts is the study of many different subjects, giving one a great knowledge of numerous topics usually in math, science, literature, philosophy, and perhaps, music, etc. This idea came from the word "libertas", meaning free. So to not have any restrictions, thus allowing for a large subject of learning. I definately think it is better to at least start in liberal arts because it gives you a taste for all different studies, and enables you to see what might peak your interest.
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OK so this is what i do to get motivated..think about all that you could do if you know all these things that you need to study..i mean if you wanted to be a nurse for example...you could would need to study all sorts of anatomy books and ect....and if you studied you would be able to learned how to save people and heal them..or if you were to be a teacher you would have to study in order to help others to read and write and all that stuff...so think about what you could do in your life with the things your studying! that always works for me.
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Studying by subjects are better.\n\nThis way the  bible will interpet itself.\n\nAfter you get thru one letter,  do you really remember what it said on every subject it discussed?\n\nThis will help you avoid taking one scripture and creating a belief around it.
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mainly to get books out to read.\nsometimes go there to check my emails while I'm at uni\n\nprobably should go there to study more as there's no distractions like there are at home.
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is it a writing class or an english class?\n\nif its english you probably want to stick with literature- compare two characters in the same book or two different books\n\nif its a writing class and the sky is the limit, then Id look at your interests- if you like animals, you could have a thesis around how having pets are beneficial to your health, if you are interested in history, you could have a thesis like "X event changed the world for the better/worse"\n\nPlay to your interests- if youre not interested in writing your paper, chances are your teacher wont be interested in reading it- it really makes a difference