For this Assignment, students are to CREATE and submit a concept map on INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. The concept map is to be YOUR OWN conceptualization (definition, orientation, actualization) of interdisciplinary studies.
For this Assignment, students are to CREATE and submit a concept map on INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. The concept map is to be YOUR OWN conceptualization (definition, orientation, actualization) of interdisciplinary studies. It should be clear, simple and demonstrate how you think about Interdisciplinary Studies.
Requirements: 5-8 pages
Student Sample Concept Map on INT w/notes Fields such as racial studies and women studies have emerged as a result of INT? Complex issues are addressed that are “outside” traditional disciplines. Such as? Keeping with current trends is detrimental to the interdisciplinarian. What does this mean?What Social, political, cultural and linguistic knowledge conveys ideas. The decision making process is central to interdisciplinary research. To fully “integrate,” critical thinking is imperative. Existing theories are blended together to enhance human understanding. Research is applicable to other fields, instead of borrowing theories. Interdisciplinary studies creates new perspectives to understanding the existing disciplines and creates a bridge amongst existing fields. For example?… Interdisciplinary studies is a process by which disciplines are integrated. Interdisciplinary studies combine elements such as culture, language, ideas, and global awareness to create a fortified curriculum. Interdisciplinary studies distinguishes itself from multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies. State how… Interdisciplinary Studies
To assess the topic of interdisciplinary studies, it must be broken down into necessary components. These components attempt to give a more “holistic” undertone to comprehending the significance of interdisciplinary studies and its ultimate goal. The four ideas surrounding interdisciplinary studies are: • Interdisciplinary studies is a process by which disciplines are integrated. Integration is a key component in interdisciplinary knowledge. According to Repko (2008), “interdisciplinary integration is a process that involves making a series of step-like decisions that calls for identifying conflicts..” The decision making process is central to the research in interdisciplinary studies; it provides the theoretical framework for integration. For one to integrate concepts, critical thinking must be exercised. For example, for a researcher to fully understand the relationship between felony disenfranchisement, African Americans and its impact, they would have to critically analyze its historical origins, the economic effect, the social ramifications, as well as the legal ramifications. Basically, social science disciplines such as history, sociology, economics, and political science would have to be analyzed and integrated to fully assess the impact. • Interdisciplinary studies creates new perspectives to understanding the existing disciplines and creates a bridge amongst existing fields. Due to interdisciplinary studies, new studies have emerged such as bioethics, molecular biology, American studies, and women studies. Interdisciplinarity is regarded simply as elective subjects taken from a variety of disciplines that in some way relate to [a] general topic – an example might be women studies (Garkovich, 1982). Also to be noted, complex issues that are addressed are “outside” the realms of traditional
disciplines. For example, making decisions in whether chemical plants are within land use regulations require an interdisciplinary approach. Therefore, land use regulations are simply outside the field of political science. City councils, state governments, and agencies require extensive reports that encompasses geology, chemical and biological effects, the economic impact of the city or county (taxes), the sociological effect of locals (uprooting; migration), or possible psychological effects. • Interdisciplinary studies distinguishes itself from multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies. In interdisciplinary studies, research is applicable to other fields, instead from “borrowing” theories from existing fields. Transdisciplinary research takes more of a “cross-disciplinary” method to synthesizing issues. “Two examples of cross-disciplinary research might be the physics of music and the politics of literature” (Davies & Delvin, 2007). Also noted (Davies & Delvin, 2007), “there is rarely any transfer of methodologies in cross-disciplinary work.” For example, in taking one of the examples above, a linguist does not necessarily need to learn politics to decipher literature, and politicians, do not necessarily need to learn much about literature. In multidisciplinary studies, insights are brought “side by side” (Repko, 2008), while “recognizing the fact that there are many discrete and autonomous disciplines” (Davies & Devlin, 2007). Simply put, in the multidisciplinary approach, disciplines coexist amongst each other with no substantial cohesion. Within both branches, there is no real integration in creating a body of knowledge; this is where interdisciplinary studies greatly differ.
• Interdisciplinary studies combine elements such as culture, language, ideas, and global awareness to create a fortified curriculum. Unlike other disciplines, interdisciplinary studies strives to keep itself current with the surrounding culture, growing trends and world issues. Social, political, cultural and linguistic knowledge conveys ideas. Ideas and keeping with current trends are essential to the interdisciplinarian. Ultimately, some issues and topics appropriate for undergraduate university level study are simply too complex to be properly investigated within a single traditional discipline (Davies & Devlin, 2007). The INT 412 course, Contemporary Globalization, is a leading example. Globalization is interdisciplinary because it integrates history, sociology, political science, religion, economics, international studies and even cultural anthropology. Interdisciplinary studies expands its knowledge base by keeping with current research and trends. By doing so, interdisciplinary studies creates significant breakthroughs in the applied professions, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. Certain conceptual issues demand new perspectives to provide breakthroughs (Daves & Devlin, 2007).
References Davies, M,, & Delvin, M. (2007). Interdisciplinary higher education: implications for teaching and learning [pp. 3-5]. Retrieved from http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/ Garkovich, L. (1982). A Proposal for Building Interdisciplinary Bridges. Teaching Sociology, 9 (2). pp. 151 – 168 Repko, Allen. (2008). Interdisciplinary research. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications, Inc. pp. xv, 13 -16, 20, 30 Image taken from: http://www.interdisciplinary.neu.edu/ Very nice job…you demonstrate the components of interdisciplinary studies in a multi-layered, combined way, just go a little bit further in your statements (so that the map can stand on its own, if no narrative is provided).
Cognitive Map 1 Cognitive Map: Expression of Interdisciplinary Studies Znada C. Morse Department of History, Norfolk State University INT 470-91 Professor: Dr. Danny Adams February 15, 2023
Cognitive Map 2 3 Intellectual (Cognitive) Tools Intellectual Capacities: (Perspective Taking), Critical Thinking, Integration Value List: Empathy, Ethical Consciousness, Humility, Appreciation of Diversity, Tolerance of Ambiguity, and Civic Engagement. Traits: Entrepreneurship, Love of Learning, Self-Reflection, Intellectual Courage Skills: Communicative Competence, Abstract Thinking, Creative Thinking, Metacognition Disciplinary Perspective Requirements • No room for tunnel vision • Each discipline uniquely views the world based on its branch of knowledge but is also open-minded to new perspectives; thoughts, methods, ideas, theories, data, and knowledge from other disciplines, therefore implementing Perspective Taking. • Must be able to identify relevant perspectives. • Over-specialization is not effective- we need an equal balance of disciplines. • Must be open and reflect on your own biases. • Best practices are continuously being refined. • Varying disciplines like psychology, political science, communication, philosophy, sociology. RWP Examples • Climate Change • Global Warming • Health Care • Homelessness • Racism and all the -isms Click here for an article Example of the Ukraine Crisis and its effect on the world. Click here for a video. Example of the biases against LGBT. Private Trouble Examples • Family Matters • Substance Abuse (Addiction) • Health Care • Financial Challenges • Overweight Problems Real World Problems (RWP) Complex problems whose effective and authentic solutions would require holistic explorations of complementing and interconnectedness between multiple disciplines. *Negatively affecting larger groups, often national and or global. Real World View “A worldview is the set of beliefs about fundamental aspects of Reality that ground and influence all one’s perceiving, thinking, knowing, and doing. One’s worldview is also referred to as one’s philosophy, philosophy of life, mindset, outlook on life, formula for life, ideology, faith, or even religion”. Source: click here. Interdisciplinary (INT) Studies Interdisciplinarity is the process of answering a question, addressing a topic, or solving a complex problem that requires multiple disciplines to integrate knowledge, insights, tools, theories, methods, experience, and concepts, NOT the discipline themselves. Each discipline has its own identity however, interdisciplinarity signifies that the challenge was too complex to be resolved with just one discipline. When put into practice, it yields more creative and effective solutions.
Cognitive Map 3 Input Completing my B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a concentration in Business and Art. Additional Courses that helped to groom my professional skill sets: Business, Art, Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Sociology, English, Humanities, and History Identifying which approach is required to yield the best results. Interdisciplinary Terms (Taxonomies) Disciplinarity Multidisciplinary Transdisciplinary Cross-disciplinarity Interdisciplinarity Instrumental Interdisciplinarity Critical Interdisciplinarity *May require multiple approaches at different stages in the process of achieving the best solution. Comprehensive (Holistic) Solution A comprehensive solution that benefits the majority. Integrating Knowledge The blending of phenomena; knowledge, methods, concepts, theories, experience, and data from more than one discipline. A Cognitive process, drawing on multiple disciplinary insights, is evaluated and analyzed until common ground is found, bringing a more comprehensive understanding, and making it whole. Output • Norfolk State University Graduate. • Strong Leadership Skills • Successful Business • Forever Learner (I’m going for my MBA next) • Innovative and Coachable Additional Courses that helped to groom my professional. How has this helped me? NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY AND INT.
Cognitive Map 4 COGNITIVE MAP INTRODUCTION Interdisciplinarity is the process of answering a question, addressing a topic, or solving a complex problem that requires multiple disciplines to integrate knowledge, insights, tools, theories, methods, experience, and concepts, NOT the discipline themselves. Each discipline has its own identity however, interdisciplinarity signifies that the challenge was too complex to be resolved with just one discipline. When put into practice, it yields more creative and effective solutions. I’d like to believe that if there’s life, challenges, and problems will arise, like Private Trouble and Social Problems. Private Troubles are issues that directly impact an individual’s, sole mind, and body. Social Problems are issues that impact social groups due to of a significantly increased vulnerability in social groups, impacting large quantities. Although the definitions of private trouble and social problems are different, they connect to each other because when a person’s vulnerability increases, private problems arise. When private problems increase within society and become a common experience amongst many, they have the potential to grow from local issues to city issues, city to state, state to nationwide, and possibly globally. This means that private troubles can also become a social problem. Each complex issue requires the interconnectedness of an interdisciplinary methodology, bridge building; borrowing, translation, and travel. Then the reconstruction of integrated ideas,
Cognitive Map 5 theories, knowledge, methods, concepts, experience, and data from more than one discipline to achieve a holistic solution that benefits the mass majority. Defining Characteristics of Interdisciplinary Approaches Interdisciplinary Studies has taken me on a journey, navigating the findings of socialization, globalization, language, and the many complex issues discovered in our world. I’ve completed, Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies, Contemporary Globalization, Language and Society, and the Finds of Research in Interdisciplinary Studies. All courses have helped mold my approach to personal and professional problems and engagements. Once upon a time, I walked the earth, unknowingly, demonstrating that I had tunnel vision with many situations I encountered. Not hearing the perspective of others. Not applying proper research analysis. Not incorporating the appropriate disciplines to resolve the problem. Not rendering a good solution. Now that I understand Interdisciplinary Studies, I think deeply. What does deeply mean? Beyond the surface of an issue. Beyond my own experience, beliefs, and theories. I seek wisdom, guidance, concepts, experience, and expertise from multiple frameworks. I realized disciplines are not only specialists, but they are also all parties affected by the challenge, this includes disciplines who were not always present. For example, COVID is a global pandemic, and the United States (U. S.) government made decisions to help achieve the best possible solution for the majority of its nation. Well, I, a U. S. citizen, was not present during the exchange of minds that yielded the nation’s new norm. But someone at those meetings had to represent the people who occupy this nation to gain a more comprehensive solution. They drew insight from all impacted. Interdisciplinary practices involve, self-reflection and at times the breaking down of disciplinary barriers. Disciplines are individual bodies of knowledge. Interdisciplinary study is the process of
Cognitive Map 6 answering a question, solving a problem, or addressing a topic too broad or complex to be dealt with adequately by a single discipline or profession. In my cognitive map, I felt it was important to highlight what I call, the Interdisciplinary Perspective Requirements. I learned there’s no room for tunnel vision. Each discipline uniquely views the world based on its branch of knowledge but must also be open-minded to new perspectives; thoughts, methods, ideas, theories, data, and knowledge from other disciplines, therefore implementing Perspective Taking. One must be able to identify relevant perspectives, and understand Overspecialization is not effective and the importance of having an equal balance of disciplines. One must be open and reflect on your own biases, and understand best practices are continuously being refined, therefore accepting the mindset of a forever learner would be ideal. Cognitive Tools learned are, Intellectual Capacities: (Perspective Taking), Critical Thinking, Integration, Value List: Empathy, Ethical Consciousness, Humility, Appreciation of Diversity, Tolerance of Ambiguity, Civic Engagement, Traits: Entrepreneurship, Love of Learning, Self-Reflection, Intellectual Courage, Skills: Communicative Competence, Abstract Thinking, Creative Thinking, Metacognition. The breakdown of those intellectual tools is listed below. Critical Thinking: The capacity to analyze, critique, and assess. Integration: Constructing a more comprehensive understanding of the problem Values: Empathy: Identification with another’s thoughts, pains, situation Ethical Consciousness: Self-knowledge that includes recognition of bias. Humility: Recognition of the limits of one’s training and expertise Appreciation of Diversity: Being open to information from all relevant sources Tolerance of Ambiguity: Openness to more than one interpretation Civic Engagement: Use of political and nonpolitical means to affect the quality of life in a community.
Cognitive Map 7 Traits: Entrepreneurship: Taking risks to achieve a particular goal Love of Learning: Excitement at the prospect of exploring new ideas Self-Reflection: Self-conscious, careful thinking about one’s behavior and beliefs Intellectual Courage: A capacity for the independence of judgment Skills: Communicative Competence: Regarding what is being communicated Abstract Thinking: Understanding that a concept may have different meanings in different contexts. Creative Thinking: Combining previously unrelated ideas (“thinking outside the box”) Metacognition: Awareness of your own learning and thinking processes Without being fully equipped for battle, you are setting yourself up for failure, and surely you won’t get far. What I’m Integrating as a Student & My Conclusion My experience in higher learning education has helped me to integrate knowledge from Interdisciplinary Studies Courses, English, Business, History, Sociology, Art, Computer Science, and Humanities. All courses have groomed me to use critical thinking, and critical analysis, how to find reputable sources for my academic research, how to engage and embrace language barriers, to understand global awareness, and how to incorporate the above-mentioned cognitive tools in professional and personal settings. I’m confident in my ability to approach a problem or situation, efficiently examine and process data, engage with the correct disciplines, and generate a comprehensive solution. After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in the beauty industry as a medical esthetician. The multiple fields of knowledge helped build my professional skill sets, as a better listener, quick thinker, a better writer, leader, great problem solver, and more. I find peace in knowing that the efforts of working as a team render excellence. You can be the smartest person in the world, or in many cases the smartest specialist in your field, contributing knowledge to a complex problem, but you will not be able to properly
Cognitive Map 8 solve the complex problem without integrating across disciplines and non-academic sources. Everything in life starts with a foundation. Interdisciplinary Studies have provided a strong foundation for me to be a well-rounded professional, that can be used in any setting, and for that, I am forever grateful.
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