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Lewis College of Science and Letters

Humanities

If you like to use both sides of your brain—integrating a creative, human-centered approach with an understanding of science and technology—our degree programs may be right for you.

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The humanities explore the nature and communication of the values that guide not only science and technology, but also all parts of the human experience. You may study art and architectural history, communication, history, linguistics, literature, and philosophy in the Department of Humanities. You will learn critical thinking and communication skills, gain ethical awareness, and understand the global and historical perspectives on culture, science, and technology.

Throughout our curricula, we offer you:

  • Small class sizes, which allow for daily opportunities to learn through dialogue with your colleagues
  • Quality instruction and personal attention from our faculty members
  • Practical learning experiences that build upon the strengths of our faculty, the Illinois Tech community, and the rich opportunities offered in Chicago and beyond
Summer Research Writing Program

Summer Research Writing Program

Cultivate your writing skills and achieve your research goals with the Summer Research Writing Program, which is geared toward students who are ready to start writing about their research. 

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Monika Sziron

Studying AI in Ag

Technology and Humanities Ph.D. Candidate Monika Sziron has combined her farming-community roots with her passion for ethics and emerging technologies to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture today.

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Alex Damarjian

A Video Game That Is Also a Vision Test

Alex Damarjian (Ph.D. Technology and Humanities Candidate) used his video game design skills to develop a Nintendo 3DS game capable of testing children’s vision.

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How Video Games Can Help Kids Learn

Associate Professor of Digital Humanities and Media Studies Carly Kocurek explains how video games, even non-educational ones, can be used to help children learn. She also offers helpful tips for parents to deal with their kids’ outbursts surrounding screen time.

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Student at laptop gaming

Game On

The Department of Humanities integrates traditional humanistic inquiry with science and technology. Among our programs, our digital humanities major offers training in web application development, user experience research, and video game design.

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Featured Faculty

Faculty in the Department of Humanities are experts in a rich assortment of fields, meaning there are lots of possibilities for how you can shape your study of the humanities.

Matt Bauer
Department Chair Associate Professor of Linguistics Director, Speech Analysis Lab
Mohamed El Marzouki
Assistant Professor of Communication
Erin Hazard
Associate Teaching Professor
Elisabeth Hildt
Professor of Philosophy Director of the Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions
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Professor of Digital Humanities and Media Studies Associate Dean, Humanities
JD Trout
John and Mae Calamos Endowed Chair in Philosophy
Gregory Pulliam
Associate Teaching Professor of Communications, Rhetoric, and Linguistics Director of Undergraduate Programs
James Dabbert
Associate Teaching Professor of Applied Linguistics and Humanities

"I wanted to pursue something that combined an interest in computer technology with the humanities (history, social sciences, philosophy) because I think there is a lot of potential in the future for research and opportunities in this direction. I especially like the range of courses I am able to take with my degree program, to build skills and gain knowledge in a variety of fields that can hopefully help me pursue graduate school after I graduate from Illinois Tech."

—Lukas Proffen (Digital Humanities 3rd Year)

Lukas Proffen

“My interests broadly center around technology, media, and society and I have a Master of Arts in Digital Communication and Media Arts. The Technology and Humanities Ph.D. program fit really well with my interests and allows me to continue blending theory and practice.”

Monika Sziron (Technology and Humanities Ph.D. Student)

Monika Sziron

Contact Humanities

Phone

312.567.3466

Office Location

Department of Humanities
Siegel Hall
3301 South Dearborn, Suite 218
Chicago, IL 60616