Area: Global Studies
Participants:
Joan Berezin
Marc Lispi
Eric Gerlach
Michael Noonan
James Linnehan
Research Question:
How can the Global Studies program provide meaningful interdisciplinary work for all of its students?
Research Methods:
Surveyed students in one cohort and interviewed students in another.
Findings:
- Students liked the idea of tying curriculum from one course to the next, especially if the English class would help students write papers for Art History;
- Students want to see more variety in assignments, particularly joint class projects.
Resolution:
- Instructors will work to integrate some assignments in Fall 2011 in the Global Studies program.
Final Reports: