How Effective Is the Humanities and Social Science Component?.

Goulter, I. C.

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ERIC Number: EJ315850

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1985

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How Effective Is the Humanities and Social Science Component?

Goulter, I. C.

Engineering Education, v75 n4 p215-17 Jan 1985

Reviews and discusses objectives of the humanities and social science (HSS) component in undergraduate engineering programs, examining variations in HSS requirements among engineering disciplines. Also suggests some innovative approaches intended to resolve the conflict between the objectives and the current reality in engineering curricula. (JN)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Program Development, Social Sciences, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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