English As A Discipline Value Of English Studies And Skills

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English as a Discipline
In life, I have encountered people who question the applicability of different things. These people are cynical about almost everything in life. They disregard what appears important to some people and believe what they are doing to be of greatest importance. Well, talking to such a person is difficult because they will always justify what they are doing and esteem themselves. I have had numerous encounters with these people and even though I regard myself as strong, I always end up discouraged and reconsidering my steps. Studying English can be challenging with such people whispering discouraging venom. These people question the validity of studying English and believe the sciences rule the world. To them, the sciences are the world and have helped build it to where it is today.
Writing about English as a discipline is not easy. It has to be personal and the connection to it cannot be feigned. For me, English as a discipline is necessary for the world. Growing up, I saw a lot of things happen around me. I saw history repeating itself, I saw people go through pain, I saw a people disconnected with the world and with each other, and I also saw people lose touch with the fundamental elements of humanity. These are essential aspects of the world but that are hidden and ignored because people believe the humanities, and especially, English does not matter. For me, it is personal because I desire a world where people value creativity, the opinions of others, and homogeneity or cohesion. Reading offers me the best opportunity to hear the thoughts of others and to understand the aspect of diversity. It has helped me consider the present by analyzing the past, and it has also helped me become a responsible member of society. I have interacted with the author’s creativity and seen how they can impact the world. George Orwell wrote 1984 and through his eyes, the world has come to appreciate the creativity of man who published a book in 1949. Orwell’s book is now as relevant as any book that is written in the current decade because through his imagination, he foresaw something and wrote about it. There is no doubt in my mind that those who have read his book appreciate the value of literature and to an extent the value of English as a discipline albeit not all.
In my college education, the value of English is not in question. In a 1964 speech by Burton, he suggested that English as a discipline encompass six facets. These include English linguistics, rhetoric, research technique, literature, philosophy and sociology of American education, and nature of learning (3). Through each of these facets, one can see the world differently. Linguistics, for example, go deeper and help in understanding people and their history. Literature, on the other hand, helps to showcase the possibilities and creativity of people. Through these facets, one is able to amass or develop subtle ways of understanding and seeing the world. Currently, there are designated or defined ways to view the world. Living in these bubbles kills creativity and makes it impossible to appreciate the limitless power of the human mind. I prefer a world where people can dream and project those...