This paper is in the nature of an interim report on an evaluation exercise which has run half its course. It attempts to outline the characteristics of the curriculum intervention which is being evaluated, the impact of that intervention upon the educational system, and the attempt to design an appropriate evaluation. (Author)

"HUMANITIES" is the bi-monthly newsletter of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), a Federal agency established by an Act of Congress in 1965 "for the encouragement and support of national progress and scholarship in the humanities." Typical newsletters include articles on major grants awarded, reading lists, and other current items of…

Considers the role that science and technology have played, and should play, in human affairs. (RK)

In a convocation address at Waterloo University, Dr. Leddy poses some questions for 20th century man. (Editor)

A call for considering the essence of the human condition, together with a plea to ask different philosophical questions relative to the nature of Science and its appropriateness to 20th Century man. (Author/JB)

Educational leaders have, from time to time, claimed that humanities students are going to find direction, confidence, purpose, and a richer life through their studies. Yet, these students are exposed to only a few samples of history or literature -- not nearly enough subject matter to enrich their lives. (CK)

The role of the humanist as interpreter of cultural documents is defined and discussed. (DB)

The author states the need for humanizing education and suggests that humanities in the curriculum when considered as singular or as plural produces different results. (AS)

Responds to an earlier article by Kenneth A. Penman and Samuel H. Adams concerning humanism and the schools. Points out fallacies in their arguments. (FL)

Discusses how the study of the humanities may help to stem the growing illiteracy in all the professions. (DD)

Focuses on the philosophical leanings and humanist and spiritual qualities of five Black-American scientists--Banneker, Carver, Just, Latimer, and Julian--for whom there seemed no conflict between science and the humanities. Their writings are commended to contemporary readers for this reason. (DM)