Humanities in the Age of Innovation: The Transformative Power of English Studies

Humanity's have to change if they wish to stay current during the age of change. The English Language and Literature Field is proof of how an old subject can be relevant in today's world. This discipline has the power to transform society through its connections between language/thought; literature/life; and criticism/culture. At a time when every part of our society is changing because of machines, these subjects provide a different type of insight than what we gain through use of machines; they provide an interpretative depth, ethical consideration, emotional awareness and the capacity to understand the complexity in people. English Language and Literature disciplines will always be important because they teach individuals how to interpret their environment. Students will learn to look past the surface of things (the surface information) and develop the skills of inquiry, empathy, and expression that are essential for being responsible citizens. Consequently, English Language and Literature is not a remnant from the past, but instead is a vibrant and growing academic discipline that continues to adapt to the changing realities of our times while maintaining focus on the timeless issues affecting humanity. Furthermore, its adaptability is another reason for its importance. By exploring digital humanities, media studies, global literatures, and interdisciplinary studies, English studies illustrate that the humanities can innovate without losing their identity; thus, this adaptability makes it particularly strong in today’s educational environment and prepares students to be able to apply themselves socially; to use ethical reasoning; and to creatively solve problems through the use of innovation and technology. Thus, the importance of English studies is that it continues to put "human" back into humanities, and to remind us that any innovation must be a means for understanding, and that any progress made by humanity can be considered true progress as long as it continues to enhance humanity's capacity for both thought/language/sharing

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