Introduction And Humanities Knowledge Check

As a way of introducing yourselves to the instructor and your peers, please post the following:

Your name and a description of your current position (If not employed, what are your expectations when you complete your program?)
How do you see yourself applying knowledge from this course?
Post a photo of yourself (self-portrait, family, or action photo)

Answer the following questions:

Why do colleges require students to study the humanities?
How do the elements of humanities define the arts and philosophies present today?
How can you use your study of the humanities to build the soft skills that employers are looking for in today’s job market?

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.