Document Type : Research

Authors

• Sayyed Hossein Hosseini ¹
• Rouhollah Shahabi ²

¹ Faculty Member of Islamic Civilization, Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies

² Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling, Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies

Abstract

Humanities are a set of disciplines that help us to identify social and cultural dimensions of human. Instruction of these disciplines lead to understanding, evaluation, and critique all of which are performed by humans. In this study, we have tried to report current situation of humanities based on innovation and technological index (instruction axis, promote of knowledge, research to develop of technology, networking and social services). To do so, we used description method and citation studies. To collect data, we used library studies and interview with experts. Also, with use of SWOT method we identify strength, weakness, opportunity and threats of humanities. At the end, based on results of SWOT, we suggested numerous strategies and solutions to promote humanities in Iran. These solutions are divided into 4 categories, including: Correcting weaknesses and intensifying strengths by utilizing the opportunities and removing the threats. 

Keywords

• Humanities
• SWOT
• Science Metrics
• Promotion of Humanities

Main Subjects

• History