Interdisciplinary Theory & Concepts

Course Description

This three credit-hour course provides an introduction to the foundational history, concepts, theories, strategies, and applications of interdisciplinary studies. This six-week online, asynchronous, and writing-intensive course utilizes the 10-STEP interdisciplinary research process (IRP) model of Repko and Szostak (2021). For more information on this and other Interdisciplinary Studies courses, see https://catalog.odu.edu/courses/ids/

Course Learning Outcomes

• Investigate the core concepts, terms, ideas, and theories of the field of interdisciplinary studies.
• Apply Repko & Szostak’s (2021) 10-STEP model to the interdisciplinary research process (IRP).
• Develop the ability to use an interdisciplinary research process and create an interdisciplinary product.
• Explore and apply appropriate interdisciplinary strategies to broaden and enrich critical thinking, learning, and problem-solving skills in the course and beyond.
• Improve writing skills.

Examine the interdisciplinary nature of education and work.

Research Paper

Assignments

Peer Review