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Interdisciplinarity and citizenship

In: Handbook of Interdisciplinary Teaching and Administration

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  • Aaron Stoller

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Interdisciplinarity is commonly understood as a process of conducting integrative academic research. Less attention has been paid to the relationship between interdisciplinarity and the wider sociopolitical paradigms in which it operates. This chapter traces the co-evolution of interdisciplinarity and citizenship from ancient Greece to the present day, demonstrating that throughout history interdisciplinarity has remained closely intertwined with evolving concepts of citizenship and civic life. Today, interdisciplinarity is widely recognized as integral to higher education’s civic mission. Interdisciplinary learning fosters the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for responsible global citizenship. Interdisciplinary research collaborations allow academics to partner with communities to address pressing social and environmental issues. Looking ahead, nurturing the relationship between interdisciplinarity and citizenship will be vital as universities evolve to meet the needs of an interconnected world facing complex challenges.

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  • Aaron Stoller, 2024. "Interdisciplinarity and citizenship," Chapters, in: Rick Szostak (ed.), Handbook of Interdisciplinary Teaching and Administration, chapter 19, pages 340-356, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:elg:eechap:22214_19
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