Literature, languages and writing
Said and Done
February 2, 2011
Humanities, arts, and social sciences digest for February 2011
Also labeled: Arts, Awards, honors and fellowships, Books and authors, Economics, Humanities, MIT150, Social sciences
Huang awarded the 2010 Scaglione Prize from the Modern Language Association
January 20, 2011
Chinese Shakespeares cited as a 'landmark' book
Mary Fuller awarded the Levitan Prize in the Humanities
October 11, 2010
Annual award includes $25,000 to support innovative and creative scholarship in the humanities.
The energy challenge calls on humanities and social-science research
September 23, 2010
Courses on energy include economics, political science, history, literature and more.
Reporter’s Notebook: Jules Verne, desperado?
December 10, 2009
MIT historian of science Rosalind Williams on the overlooked legacy of Jules Verne, anti-globalization visionary
Travels With Melville: Wyn Kelley's excellent adventure
November 24, 2009
Melville scholarship takes Kelley to Tahiti, the Galapagos, China, and the Middle East
Three MIT students are Rhodes Scholars
November 22, 2009
A record year for U.S. students at the Institute
Three of a kind
November 20, 2009
MIT linguist Shigeru Miyagawa explains how the hidden similarities of English, Japanese, and some forms of Bantu reveal language’s universal essence.
Also labeled: Books and authors, Linguistics
You, yourself and you
October 26, 2009
Philosopher Caspar Hare explains why being self-centered is a good thing
Of note: Race, Politics and American Media
October 6, 2009
Philosopher’s Annual 'ten best' selection for von Fintel and Rayo
September 23, 2009
Children's book illuminates photosynthesis
March 10, 2009
Question and answer with author Neal Stephenson
September 22, 2008
Also labeled: Special events and guest speakers
'Metaverse' creator Neal Stephenson to speak at MIT Sunday
September 18, 2008
Book-signing to follow noted author's remarks
Also labeled: Special events and guest speakers
Tales from the crib: MIT assistant publishes 20th children's book
September 17, 2008
What role for America? MIT students weigh in
May 29, 2008
Senior hopes booklet of essays will inspire change
Three MIT faculty named Guggenheim fellows
April 11, 2008
Junot Díaz wins Pulitzer for 'Oscar Wao'
April 7, 2008
Book critics honor Díaz with top novel prize
March 7, 2008
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Faculty
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