Interdisciplinary Studies

This course provides an introduction to Cottey’s student learning outcomes and an opportunity for you to transition to college-level learning and expectations. Designed to promote your self-awareness and personal success in college and in life after college, this course will equip you with flexible skills and strategies that are applicable across subjects and across time.

Inspired by A Mind Spread Out on the Ground by Alicia Elliott, this eight-week excursion course will explore the intersectional effects of colonialism, sexism, racism, and poverty. Following travel, each student will develop and facilitate an action project related to the themes of the excursion.

Provides academic and logistical preparation for, and participation in international travel. Students will become knowledgeable about specific aspects of the place(s) she visits, as well as the process of international travel. The former may include history, politics, economy, and geography. Students may also assess similarities and differences in the beliefs, behaviors, and customs of the places(s) she visits empowering her to be a more globally aware and socially responsible community member. Final project, e.g., article, video, journal, multi-media presentation required. May be repeated twice for credit.