The study of history involves an understanding and appreciation of our cultural heritage, whether ancient or modern, eastern or western, humanistic or technological. It seeks to appreciate the values of our global civilization in its many parts. The study of history stresses the importance of the historical perspective for understanding contemporary social, political, technological, and economic problems.
History depends upon the skills of communication.
Knowledge has limited value unless it can be conveyed by word or picture, sight or sound. Studying history enables students to develop their creative and analytical powers, to learn the methodology of the discipline, to apply insights from other fields of thought, and to develop an in-depth understanding of a particular historical era. History as a discipline is also committed to the liberal arts as the basic core of human knowledge. It contributes to the development of the individual's intellectual skills in preparation for employment. In addition, it encourages the creative and flexible thinking necessary to live in tomorrow's world of continuing change.