Better communicators MIT is now incorporating more writing and speaking requirements into classes because the humanities and social sciences can teach us to better communicate. Being able to translate scientific equations into a more lucid verbal description is very important. They don't have intense ego invested, so they can be more adventurous. Faculty say one of the best features at the School is its small classes, between 12 and 25 students. It really shows up in group discussion.
Students tend to be shy about the importance of their own opinions.
Sophomore Laura Moulton says small classes absolutely force you to communicate. You can just sit and scribble notes in the science classes. But in the humanities and social sciences, there are so few of you that you really can't hide. Economics major David Matsa says one of the greatest things about MIT is that it's possible for students to work on research projects with world-class faculty. It is no secret to people around the globe that MIT has a world-class School of Humanities and Social Science.