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Social and Human sciences (Humanities) Lesson 01 Date : Friday 10/20th/2023

Humanities/ Human Sciences

Definition: The Encyclopedia Britannica (2006) defines th
Humanities as “Branches of knowledge that investigate h
beings, their culture and their self-expression”.

The ancient Greeks who first used the discipline to educa

citizens.

Analytical, philosophical and Subjective since they rely o

experience, feelings, emotions, assumptions and philoso

Study branches/ fields:

history, philosophy, religion, modern and ancient languag
literatures, arts, media and culture.

Focus/Aim/Purpose:
● understanding the meaning, purpose and goals of
● encouraging students to think creatively and critica
● helping us understand and interpret the human ex
as individuals and societies.
● Produce and generate new knowledge and facts.

Social Science pm
 Definition: According to Seligman, “social sciences as t
mental or cultural sciences which deal with the activitie
individual as member of the group…… the relationship
to the society”.
They are both deal and focused on human life, cultures and societies
Scientific, experimental, systematic and Objective sin
rely on facts, experiments and reality.

Study branches/ fields:

Society, culture, psychology, economics, and politics.

Focus/Aim/Purpose:
● Seeking to reveal wisdom, understand spiritual as
men, and meet challenges /problems in human life

● Understanding all aspects of society as well as find

solutions to deal with social problems.

The Importance of Social Sciences in Foreign Language Learning

There is a correlation between Social Sciences and Humanities and Language Learning. Foreign
Language Learning involves more than the acquisition of target language.
Studying Social Sciences and Humanities helps foreign language students to:
● Open the window to learners to well see the learned language from many corners,
● Develop a deep understanding of the target language,
● Develop cognitive, social and linguistic competence understanding,
● Improve the knowledge and along with socio-cultural concerns.
Therefore, learners will communicate effectively and practise the language appropriately.