Demonstrate the role of your interdisciplinary major in the larger academic environment as well as your own potential career. (After the completion of this course, this essay can also serve as the introduction to your learning and career planning portfolio.) This essay should contain your explanation of what interdisciplinary studies is, the metaphor you would use to explain interdisciplinary studies to a nonacademic audience, and how your degree enriches you as well as makes you a more marketable candidate in your intended field or career. Expect to be graded on the overall interdisciplinary ideas and reflections that you present and support. Your final paper should be 3 pages with standard 1 inch margins, double spaced, using a readable font such at Times New Roman 12-point font. You should use a consistent citation method such as APA, Chicago, or MLA depending on your background and personal preference with a minimum of 5 resources.
Title: Your Choice
Introduction (100 words): Open with a captivating introduction outlining the purpose of the essay and its significance to your academic and career journey.
Section 1: Understanding Interdisciplinary Studies (150 words): Define and explain your perspective on interdisciplinary studies. Illustrate the significance of integrating multiple disciplines and share personal experiences that shaped your understanding.
Section 2: Metaphor for Interdisciplinary Studies (150 words): Creatively choose a metaphor to explain interdisciplinary studies to a nonacademic audience. Elaborate on how this metaphor captures the essence of combining different disciplines and promotes holistic learning.
Section 3: Enrichment and Marketability (200 words): Discuss how your interdisciplinary major enriches your personal growth and intellectual development. Explain how it enhances your marketability in your intended field, providing specific examples or experiences.
Section 4: Reflection on Interdisciplinary Ideas (100 words): Reflect on interdisciplinary ideas encountered in your academic journey. Discuss any challenges or breakthroughs and connect these reflections to your overall personal and professional development.
Conclusion (100 words): Summarize key points and reinforce the value of interdisciplinary studies in your academic and career pursuits. Conclude with a forward-looking statement about your commitment to integrating interdisciplinary approaches in your future endeavors.
