Computer Science and the Liberal Arts: A Philosophical Examination

Authors:
Henry M. Walker;Charles Kelemen
Affiliations:
Grinnell College;Swarthmore College
Venue:
ACM Transactions on Computing Education (TOCE)
Year:
2010

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Abstract

This article explores the philosophy and position of the discipline of computer science within the liberal arts, based upon a discussion of the nature of computer science and a review of the characteristics of the liberal arts. A liberal arts environment provides important opportunities for undergraduate programs, but also presents important constraints. A well designed program can flourish in this environment, and evidence indicates that a liberal arts program in computer science can indeed succeed well.