Academic Disciplines and Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Education: Lessons from the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Miami University, Ohio.

Newell, William H.

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Publication Date: 1992

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Academic Disciplines and Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Education: Lessons from the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Miami University, Ohio.

Newell, William H.

European Journal of Education, v27 n3 p211-21 1992

The ways in which Miami University (Ohio) has addressed some issues of interdisciplinary study are reported. Issues include disciplinary background needed by students before interdisciplinary study and by teachers before interdisciplinary teaching; the roles of the individual disciplines; intellectual skill development; and interdisciplinary study as preparation for advanced disciplinary work. (MSE)

Descriptors: Case Studies, College Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Intellectual Development, Intellectual Disciplines, Interdisciplinary Approach, Prerequisites, Program Descriptions, Program Design, Teacher Qualifications, Undergraduate Study

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Language: English

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