Abstract
At a moment when the humanities are under threat politically and economically, and with undergraduates and their families worrying about the ‘value proposition’ of degrees in the arts and sciences, this talk makes the case for the development of Critical Cultural Studies curriculum as a bridge to the future. Drawing from five years of experience spearheading Communication curriculum rooted in CCS in the School of Arts and Sciences at Providence College, I discuss the ways in which this subject area can foster interdisciplinary collaboration, highlight sub-disciplines within existing programs, and encourage students to develop complementary curricular pairings that prepare them for emerging professional pathways. The dynamic, forward-looking, and culturally salient nature of CCS also draws attention to the value of existing programs in the Humanities. Strategies for breaking through siloed departments and building collaborative networks through and across disciplines is discussed. By centering Critical Cultural Studies, educators can make a case for the urgency of the humanities at this political, cultural, and technological turning point in higher education.
Presenters
Andrea Mc DonnellProfessor, Communication, Providence College, Rhode Island, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Beyond Borders: The Role of the Humanities in Reimagining Communities
KEYWORDS
Critical Cultural Studies, Interdisciplinarity, Higher Education, Humanities
