The identity of SeoulTech is clearly reflected in its name, Seoul National University of “Science and Technology.” The majority of its colleges are in engineering fields. However, despite this environment, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences has a clear sense of direction. The Department of English Language and Literature and the Department of Creative Writing represent the humanities, while the Department of Public Administration represents the social sciences. The SeoulTech interviewed Jongho Noh, the dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Role of College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Q. SeoulTech has a relatively strong identity in science and technology. In this environment, what role do you think the College of Humanities and Social Sciences should perform?

A. I think the role and direction of our college are to contribute to a better society. AI, which is a prominent field today, is ultimately developed for a similar purpose. Likewise, education in engineering fields also aims to improve how society works. However, understanding human nature, society, self-realization, and the pursuit of the public interest remains essential.

Q. What do you think a “good society” is?

A. A society where all members diligently perform their roles with pride and professional ethics, I suppose. To explain further, it is a society where individuals work with autonomy and a sense of responsibility, even without external pressure. It is our college’s task to improve cultural awareness and institutional systems so that everyone is treated as they deserve, without discrimination.

Q. There are students who are interested in humanities and social sciences even though they don’t major in them. In this regard, The SeoulTech would like to know whether there are plans to establish or expand departments, or to increase opportunities for double majors and minors.

A. This is something I’ve been thinking about recently. First of all, I need to explain this. Almost every university in Seoul has separate colleges for humanities and social sciences. Only three, including SeoulTech, have a single college where both fields exist together. SeoulTech is working to become a comprehensive university where studies are not one-sided, so it is considered desirable to separate humanities and social sciences by increasing the number of departments in each field. Based on student demand, expanding departments such as the Department of Cultural Contents could be a starting point before division. If we increase opportunities for double majors and minors, the number of students with diverse competencies will increase. For example, students can combine engineering application skills, social science analysis, and humanistic creativity.

In the interview, the dean emphasized that building a better society begins with a deep understanding of human beings. As AI continues to advance, ethics and human responsibility remain beyond its reach. Today’s talent must go beyond technical expertise, in tegrating engineering application skills with analytical thinking from the social sciences and creative insight from the humanities.



As SeoulTech continues to evolve into a comprehensive university, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences has a clear role. It is expected to continue offering diverse, interdisciplinary courses, and produce graduates who think broadly and contribute to society with a balanced, human-centered approach.

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