Interdisciplinary Learning about the Renaissance
Summary
Dr Aysu Dincer Hadjianastasis discusses both the undergraduate modules offered by the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance as well as the MA in Culture of the European Renaissance. The undergraduate modules, Renaissance Europe I and II, are open to students from all Warwick disciplines and modules on the MA are open to students from any department who have an affiliation with the Centre. Aysu shares how the modules attempt to bring in perspectives not only from students’ different disciplinary backgrounds but also from community programmes in the region surrounding Warwick. Aysu reflects on how interdisciplinary experiences benefit students and staff alike through exposure to new ideas, ways of looking at the world and connections with people from outside both departments and the university.
Students Say
Aysu says that “feedback has been positive on the whole.” While there are elements that students struggle with, such as finding how aspects link together, Aysu notes how students ultimately are open to trying something they “have not attempted before.” Often, students who take the undergraduate modules become inspired to continue on to do a Masters at the Centre for the Renaissance or in a related field.
Dr Aysu Dincer Hadjianastasis
Dr Aysu Dincer Hadjianastasis is a member of the History department at Warwick as an Assistant Professor in Medieval European History. She is also the Director of Graduate Studies at the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance.
See Aysu’s full bio here.
Highlights
For students, it is...
“something we would like to encourage because any interdisciplinary module actually benefits from students taking it from different disciplines and contributing their own interests.”
For staff, it is...
“an opportunity to think about a topic that may not be in your daily teaching routine, but something you are really interested and passionate about.”
Further Resources
Curious to learn more?
Please find information on the Centre for the Study of Renaissance below:
- Centre for the Study of the Renaissance
- Undergraduate Study with the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance
- MA in Culture of the European Renaissance, including Venice Programme
You can also contact Aysu: A.Dincer@warwick.ac.uk