The document provides an introduction to the field of humanities by exploring what it means to be human and the key areas of focus within humanities. It discusses that humans are able to think, imagine, use language, have emotions, make tools, and walk upright. The main areas that humanities covers are then outlined as language, history, classics, law, religion, philosophy, visual arts, performing arts like music and drama, and dance. It provides examples within each area and concludes by outlining the historical contexts and topics that will be examined more in the field of humanities.