Navigating the Humanities and Social Sciences at Stanford

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Are you fascinated by art, literature, language, or philosophy? Do you want to understand how humans understand and organize themselves as individuals, communities, or international systems? If you are interested in studying the humanities or social sciences but aren't sure what you want to major in yet, this class is for you! Each week, a faculty panel will introduce you to several departments, describe some of the big questions and challenges driving their fields, and recommend some entry points. You will also learn how you can get involved - even as a first-year student - in humanities and social science research. And we will tackle that nagging question - "What are you going to do with that?" - by exploring how these majors prepare you for a range of careers.