Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies by Allen F. Repko with Rick Szostak and Michelle Phillips Buchberge

Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies by Allen F. Repko with Rick Szostak and Michelle Phillips Buchberger, Sage Publications Inc. 2014. ISBN 978-1-4522-5660-3

Chapters 1 and 2 Discussion
First part answer in first page about 270 words

After reading Chapters 1 and 2, answer the following questions:

1. Explain how interdisciplinarity differs from disciplinarity in terms of (a) purpose, (b) process, and (c) product.

2. Of the various metaphors used in this chapter to describe interdisciplinary studies, which one is closest to the definition of interdisciplinary studies and your understanding of interdisciplinarity? Can you think of another metaphor that could adequately describe interdisciplinary studies?

 

1)Why is the ability to engage in systems thinking, contextualization, perspective taking, and integrative thinking important when it comes to addressing complex problems?
2) Why is interdisciplinary connection-making essential to the advancement of knowledge?
3)How does interdisciplinary studies foster the development of creative intelligence?