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UCI receives $4 million matching gift for Center for Jewish StudiesDonation from Susan and Henry Samueli to advance research, combat antisemitism
It’s not all Greek to UCI scholar Zina GiannopoulouClassics professor participates in “ask me anything” series
City of Vienna commemorates Professor Emerita Ruth KlügerCity square named after the renowned author and scholar
Why Humanities?
The UCI School of Humanities is where future leaders, communicators, scholars, CEOs, storytellers, creatives, directors, writers, and entrepreneurs come to get their start.
Humanities courses will challenge your thinking and prepare you for some of the world’s most coveted professional positions. But why not also have some fun while learning about what you love?
Humanities courses will challenge your thinking and prepare you for some of the world’s most coveted professional positions. But why not also have some fun while learning about what you love?
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Global Cultural & Historical Studies
UCI humanities is a gateway to the world, past, present and future. UCI humanists study culture, language, history and creative expression around the globe.
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Languages, Literature and Media
Through literary and media analysis, translation, documentary practice and storytelling, humanists at UCI investigate the ways human beings have symbolized their experiences and shared them with others. Examining ancient stone inscriptions and classic orators to texts, mainstream films and social media, humanists at UCI help us understand the voices of the past, present and future.
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Human Dimensions of Science and Technology
Humanists at UCI illuminate the human dimensions of science, technology and the environment. We examine the changes that the sciences and technology have brought to our species, including the ways we have imagined and represented these changes through philosophy, literature, and visual art.
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Philosophy and Critical Theory
Humanists at UCI explore and challenge what humans think and know. Philosophy and theory help us ask questions about ourselves, what we take for granted, and the distinctions between truth, falsity and error.
Humanities: It's Time
Humanities: It's Time
UCI Humanities scholars spotlight pivotal moments in history
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1915: Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis is publishedSelected by Kai Evers, associate professor of German, Department of European Languages and Studies
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1325: The Jami Mosque of Khambhat, Gujarat is constructedSelected by Alka Patel, professor, Department of Art History
Learn more here.
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1979: The start of the Salvadoran RevolutionSelected by Héctor Tobar, associate professor, Departments of English and Chicano/Latino studies.
Learn more here.
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2018: Winnie Mandela’s life recognized in #WeAreNomzamo & #SheDidNotDie campaignsSelected by Tiffany Willoughby-Herard, associate professor, Department of African American Studies
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1849: First Chinese restaurants opened in San FranciscoSelected by Yong Chen, professor, Department of History
News
Learn about the humanities faculty, students, alumni and community members who are making an impact
UCI scholar talks challenges and opportunities in teaching Russian today
The literary journal 'Citric Acid' explores the dichotomy of OC life
UCI historian authors biography of Baron Maurice de Hirsch
Our Events
Whether you're interested in author talks, master classes from renowned writers, or skill-sharing workshops, there's always something new and exciting happening at the School of Humanities!
Featured Event
Aug
20
Please join us for an afternoon of learning, featuring text study, an acting demonstration, and opportunities to share a meal and view a perfo
