Teaching Networks
Why teaching networks?
Because we typically develop courses (or course units) as independent projects, topics of broad interest often permeate our curriculum in a piecemeal way: no one knows who else is teaching similar material. But if we could connect the dots in curriculum development—sharing knowledge, experience and resources—wouldn't that be helpful?
To this end, GEI has launched a series of teaching networks, organized by theme.
Take, for example, the issue of migration. The topic is a "burning issue" in the Middle East and in Europe; at the same time, it also affects the current political discourse in the US and even crops up as a pressing issue in discussions of the future effects of global warming. Some faculty may dedicate an entire course to migration; others may have a single class period that touches upon it. Regardless, these faculty may benefit from exchange and interaction. GEI serves as a clearinghouse to bring interested faculty together for discussion and more.
There are no pre-determined or required outcomes for teaching networks. It's possible that some interactions among classes might occur, or a few professors might ask for resources to bring a particular speaker to campus. The network might spawn a reading group, or even future curriculum development grants. In many cases, GEI has funding to help with this work—even enough to provide stipends for participants.
Current Teaching Networks
Below is a list of current teaching networks for 2016-17. If you are interested in connecting with a teaching network, please get in touch with the contact listed.
Public Health |
Kim Smith Professor of Environmental Studies and Political Science Director of Environmental Studies ksmith@carleton.edu |
Migration and Refugees |
David Tompkins Associate Professor of History Director of European Studies dtompkins@carleton.edu |
Colonialism, Post-Colonialism, and National Identity |
Kevin Wolfe Visiting Assistant Professor of African/African American Studies and Religion kwolfe@carleton.edu |
Social Inequality |
Annette Nierobisz Professor of Sociology Broom Fellow for Public Scholarship anierobisz@carleton.edu |
Middle East Connections |
Noah Salomon Associate Professor of Religion Director of Middle East Studies nsalomon@carleton.edu |
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Questions? Suggestions?
If you have questions about teaching networks or would like to propose a theme for a new teaching network (which GEI could assist in forming), please contact Scott Carpenter (scarpent@carleton.edu) or Katie Ryor (kryor@carleton.edu).