Global Studies Programme 2022: The Neo-Generalist
Each of us possesses the potential to both specialise and generalise. What we want to encourage is a multi-disciplinary thinking that uses different models. The 2024 programme will explore the transdisciplinary interface between the arts, the natural world, science, technology, humanity, and social impact through the lens of space. We also want participants to be able to see conflicts, complements, and connections between seemingly disparate entities, schools of thought, etc.
GSP 2024 will focus on developing our students into the Renaissance Person or the Neo-Generalist, someone who can talk a little about everything. Hence, we have started a “How to Talk About” series that will cover a range of interdisciplinary topics including modern manners, film criticism, literature, culture wars, environmental activism, urban planning, race, religion, international relations and conflict, and comics.
Ultimately, we want our students to gain an understanding of these topics in relation to themselves and the larger society and explore what it means to build a just city, not just a global competitive city.