Department of
Art, Music and Technology
Department of History
Department of Literature and Languages
Department of Philosophy
Department of Social Sciences
EDWARD H. FOSTER,
DIRECTOR
FACULTY*
Professors
Edward H. Foster, Ph.D.
(1970), Columbia University, English and American Literature
Silvio R. Laccetti, Ph.D. (1967), Columbia University, Urban Studies
and History
Susan M. Levin, Ph.D. (1974), Columbia University, English and
Comparative Literature
James E. McClellan III, Ph.D. (1975), Princeton University, History of
Science
Salvatore Prisco III, Ph.D. (1969), Rutgers University, History
Arnold B. Urken, Ph.D. (1973), New York University, Political Science
Associate
Professors
Lisa M. Dolling, Ph.D.
(1995), City University of New York, Philosophy
Deborah M. Sinnreich-Levi, Ph.D. (1987), City University of New York,
English and Comparative Literature
Assistant
Professors
Mary Ann Hellrigel,
Ph.D. (1997), Case Western Reserve University, History of Technology
and Science
Affiliate
Associate Professor
Andrew Rubenfeld, Ph.D.
(1976), New York University, American Literature
Affiliate
Assistant Professor
Susan K. Schept, M.A. (1975), New School for Social Research, Psychology
Program Directors
Julie Harrison, M.A. (1980),
New York University, Program in Art and Technology
David Musial, (B.A.S.S.), State University of New York - Fredonia,
Program in Music and Technology
*The list
indicates the highest earned degree, year awarded and institution
where earned.
UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMS
The
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a broad education
in the liberal arts. It provides a wide range of introductory and
advanced courses in traditional disciplines - literature, history,
philosophy, the social sciences and the arts. Study of the humanities
and social sciences is aimed at the development of an open and inquiring
mind. This requires cultural and historical literacy, a knowledge
and appreciation of the rich intellectual, social and artistic heritage
of humanity and a thoughtful examination of its ethical and aesthetic
values. Such a liberal education also demands the ability to reason
clearly and analytically, and to write effectively. Therefore, the
program emphasizes the practical exercise and development of these
logical and communication skills. Reflecting the traditional values
of the liberal arts, it is fully committed to the principle of free
and unfettered intellectual inquiry.
Besides
courses for business, computer science, engineering, management
and science students, the department offers three special programs:
a single B.A. degree, a double B.A. degree and a minor.
The Core Program for the B.E. and
B.S. degrees
Requirements for Engineering
and Science Students
If you are enrolled in either the engineering or science program,
the required core consists of eight courses: four 100-level courses
during the freshman and sophomore years and four 300/400-level courses
during the junior and senior years. Of the four 100-level courses, two
must be in Group A (literature or philosophy) and two in Group B
(history or social science).
Requirements for Computer Science Students
If you are enrolled in the computer science program, you must
satisfy the requirements for engineering and science degree students
(see above) and take one additional 300/400-level course, for a total
of nine courses in humanities or social sciences. You are also
encouraged to join the minor program in humanities or social sciences
(see below) and among the nine basic courses you must take HSS 371.
Requirements for Business and Technology Students
Since you are enrolled in a lock-step program, you must adhere to
the required sequence of courses (see "Department of Business and
Technology" in this catalog) which includes two courses in Group A
(literature or philosophy) and two in Group B (history or social
science), as well as one humanities elective.
The
Writing Program
Proficiency in written English is a graduation requirement of all
undergraduates. To achieve an acceptable level of proficiency, you may
be required to take courses recommended by the Humanities Department.
These courses include but are not limited to Hum 103/104, Freshman
Writing and Humanities. If you experience writing skills difficulties
while enrolled in any Humanities courses, you may be referred for free
tutoring. All students must pass the Stevens English Competence Exam (SECE)
in order to graduate. Upper division students may be allowed to submit
a writing portfolio for evaluation instead.
Cross
Registration with New York University
You may take courses in the College of Arts and Sciences at New
York University through a special cross-registration program at no
charge. To have the course count towards a Stevens degree, you must be
enrolled full-time in a regular Stevens degree program. Please direct
any questions to the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Academics at
Stevens, (201) 216-5228.
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The B.A.
Single Degree Program
You may earn the B.A. single degree in one
of five fields of concentration: English and American literature,
history, philosophy, science and technology studies or individualized
major. Special features of the program include a secondary concentration
in a professional, applied or scientific field or in another area
of the humanities or social sciences along with a senior thesis
written under the close supervision of a humanities faculty member.
If you want to pursue an advanced degree, the program serves as
preparation for graduate level work in the major field or for professional
programs in law, medicine or management.
During
the first and second years you complete eight courses, four each
in Groups A and B, including two courses in the major field of concentration.
During the last two years you complete eight 300/400-level courses
in the major field, a Seminar in Writing and Research Methods and
a Senior Thesis. This amounts to a total of ten courses in the major
field. There are varying distribution requirements for these ten,
depending on the field of concentration. They are as follows:
-
English and American Literature.
Required: two courses in pre-1798 English literature, one must
be an intensive introduction to Chaucer or Shakespeare; two courses
in post-1798 English literature; two courses in American literature
and Senior Thesis (498). The other three courses are 300/400-level
literature courses and are selected in consultation with your
advisor. Recommended: a genre course; a course in literary or
linguistic theory; a foreign language course (especially for future
graduate work); and courses in fields related to the major, including
philosophy, history, art and music.
-
History.
Required: one year of a freshman/sophomore history sequence: History
of European Society and Culture I & II (123, 124), or United
States Social and Economic History I & II (125, 126) or History
of Science I & II (129, 130); at least one course in American,
European or History of Science; Seminar in Writing and Research
Methods (301); Senior Thesis (498) and electives from among the
history concentration (American, European, History of Science,
World), selected in consultation with your faculty advisor.
-
Philosophy.
Required: Philosophy I: Theories of Human Nature (111), and Philosophy
II: Knowledge, Reality and Nature (112); Ethics (339), Social and
Political Philosophy (340) or Aesthetics (348); Philosophy of
Science (368) or Logic (442); Theories of Knowledge and Reality
(347), Philosophy of Language (443) or Philosophy of Mind (444);
and Senior Thesis (498). The other four are 300/400-level philosophy
courses selected in consultation with your advisor.
-
Science and Technology Studies.
Please consult with your advisor.
-
Individualized Major.
Programs include Art and Technology, Music and Technology, American
Studies, and Turkish, Middle Eastern, and Central Asian Studies.
Please consult with your advisor.
Additional Requirements:
You are required to take a variety of other courses, including two
in mathematics, two in science (non-laboratories), one in psychology
or economics, one in Writing and Research Methods (Hum 301), five
courses as a secondary concentration and ten courses at any level and
in any field.
The formal requirements for the humanities program are listed in
the following semester-by-semester schedule, including the Notes.
|
Freshman Year |
|
|
|
|
|
Term I |
|
|
|
Hrs. Per Wk. |
|
|
|
Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
|
|
|
|
|
Cred. |
|
Hu
|
Humanities A2 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Hu |
Humanities B3 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CS 105 |
Intro. to
Scientific Computing |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
OR |
|
|
|
|
|
CS 115 |
Intro. to
Computer Programm. |
3 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Mathematics4 |
|
|
|
|
|
or |
|
|
|
|
|
Science |
3 |
0(3) |
3(4) |
|
PE 200 |
Physical
Education I |
0 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
11(12) |
4(7) |
13(15) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term II |
|
|
|
Hrs. Per Wk. |
|
|
|
Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
|
|
|
|
|
Cred |
|
Hu
|
Humanities A |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Hu
|
Humanities B |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Hu |
Major
Concentration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Economics or
Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Mathematics |
|
|
|
|
|
or |
|
|
|
|
|
Science |
3 |
0(3) |
3(4) |
|
PE 200 |
Physical
Education II |
0 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
15 |
2(5) |
16(17) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sophomore Year |
|
|
|
|
|
Term III |
|
|
|
Hrs. Per Wk. |
|
|
|
Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
|
|
|
|
|
Cred. |
|
Hu |
Humanities A |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Hu |
Humanities B |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Mathematics
|
|
|
|
|
|
or |
|
|
|
|
|
Science |
3 |
0(3) |
3(4) |
|
|
Secondary
Concentration 5 |
3 |
0(3) |
3(4) |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
PE 200 |
Physical
Education III |
0 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
15 |
2(8) |
16(18) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term IV |
|
|
|
Hrs. Per Wk. |
|
|
|
Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
|
|
|
|
|
Cred |
|
Hu |
Humanities A |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Hu |
Humanities B |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Mathematics
|
|
|
|
|
|
or |
|
|
|
|
|
Science |
3 |
0(3) |
3(4) |
|
|
Secondary
Concentration |
3 |
0(3) |
3(4) |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
PE 200 |
Physical
Education IV |
0 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
15 |
2(8) |
16(18) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Junior Year |
|
|
|
|
|
Term V |
|
|
|
Hrs. Per Wk. |
|
|
|
Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
|
|
|
|
|
Cred. |
|
Hu |
Major
Concentration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Hu |
Major
Concentration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Secondary
Concentration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
PE 200 |
Physical
Education V |
0 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
15 |
2 |
16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term VI |
|
|
|
Hrs. Per Wk. |
|
|
|
Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
|
|
|
|
|
Cred |
|
Hu 301 |
Writing
Seminar and Research Meth. |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Hu |
Major
Concentration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Secondary
Concentration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
PE 200 |
Physical
Education VI |
0 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
15 |
2 |
16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Year |
|
|
|
|
|
Term VII |
|
|
|
Hrs. Per Wk. |
|
|
|
Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
|
|
|
|
|
Cred. |
|
Hu
|
Major
Concentration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Hu |
Major
Concentration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Secondary
Concentration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Elective
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Elective
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
15 |
0 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term VIII |
|
|
|
Hrs. Per Wk. |
|
|
|
Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
|
|
|
|
|
Cred |
|
Hu 498 |
Senior Thesis |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
Hu |
Major
Concentration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Elective
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Elective
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
| |
