A Necessary Subject

Literature, A Necessary Subject In Michael Resist article, he argues that "Latin died out because it became a 'dead language' you could not use for anything ... [and literature] is dying the same slow death". This is false as even in modern society where majority of our vocabulary can only be defined in urban dictionary, still uses Latin. This suggests that literature is not dying a gradual death as Resist suggests and like Latin, it still remains relevant even after many years. This is a result of the values that literature offers which is evident through the skills, perceptions, and morals it teaches us. Literature, through practicing analytical skills, will provide students with benefits that will assist them in the future therefore it
However, if you view studying literature in a broader perspective, there are many skills students learn which can enhance their performance at work. Based on an article which summarizes a study made by the neuroscience, Stanislas Dehaene, Watkins claims that "literate readers could process visual information more accurately ... [and it also helps to increase] writing skills ... reading comprehension ... [as well as] creativity" (Watkins). With this in mind, students that study literature analyzes large quantities as well as variations of text, illustrated by the quote above, plenty of reading improves literacy skills thus helping the reader develop related skills as well. Leadership is another vital skill that literature offers and to become a good leader, they must possess "[high levels of] emotional intelligence [as it is] ... key to organizational success" (Stys & Brown 29). This relates to literature because while studying written work, students tend to focus on characters and how certain aspects such as setting or conflicts can affect them. Through this practice, it teaches students how to empathize with different characters therefore developing their emotional intelligence to become outstanding leaders. Something as simple as studying literature could teach students social skills that will
The things that literature teaches you can go far beyond what any math or science professor may teach as studying written work provides the opportunity for students to critically analyze text. It is also through this practice that enables students to develop interpersonal skills, broaden their perspective of the world, and learn life lessons. Literature should be studied throughout high school for these