Discipline and Interdiscipline: Approaches to Study Abroad

Authors

  • Robert P. Winston

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v7i1.108

Keywords:

Study abroad, interdisciplinary, education abroad

Abstract

In this article, I wish to propose a study abroad model, concretely rather than theoretically, that privileges interdisciplinary learning as its primary pedagogic method but does so in ways that ultimately enhances disciplinary learning. 

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Author Biography

Robert P. Winston

Robert P. Winston has taught at Dickinson since 1979. Trained as an Americanist, his current research examines the relationships between popular literature, especially detective fiction, and national cultures. He directed the Dickinson Program in England from 1988-90 and again from 1998- 2000; he spent his own junior year abroad at the University of Exeter. 

References

Brubaker, Anne. E-mail to author. May 14, 2001.

Dobbs, Judith. “History, Heritage and the Accidental Tourist: What is the role of History in American study abroad programmes?” http://www.ueharlax.ac.uk/academics/faculty/hsnow/98paper1.htm.

McIlvanney, William. Laidlaw. 1977. New York: Pantheon Books, 1982.

Medvetz, Kristy. E-mail to author. May 11, 2001.

Melville, Herman. Moby-Dick. 1851. Harmondsworth: Penguin Books, 1992.

Snow, Helen. “Vacation or Vocation? Reflections on the Pedagogical Challenge Of Study Abroad.” http://www.ueharlax.ac.uk/academics/faculty/hsnow/98paper5.htm.

Thomas, Kseniya. E-mail to author. May 13, 2001.
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Published

2001-08-15

How to Cite

Winston, R. P. . (2001). Discipline and Interdiscipline: Approaches to Study Abroad. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 7(1), 61–93. https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v7i1.108

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2001): Volume 7 Fall 2001

Section

Research Articles