Human Sciences in the Contemporary World

The aim of the Human Sciences in the Contemporary World (HUSC) department is to cultivate in students a productive, philosophically- and historically-informed understanding of the world of the twenty-first century. We draw upon disciplines like anthropology, sociology, social psychology, linguistics, and social studies of science that have developed concepts essential for understanding the differences between traditional and modern cultures and societies. HUSC students learn how to apply broad-based theories learned in their classes to real-world issues currently being faced by contemporary societies.