“This is why great works from the past, like Shakespeare, will never be obsolete and will continuously show the power to endure for generations. It helps us understand the different cultures, what goes into a work of art of how history is made, while influencing our language. Once we develop the ability to understand them, it will provide the ideal foundation for exploring the human experience.”
Yes! In teaching international relations to my undergraduate students, I emphasize that an understanding of another country’s culture and history is needed in order to truly have the best diplomatic relations with a country.