Third
World Studies is concerned with those areas and peoples of the
world that are less politically powerful, economically developed
and/or whose cultural survival is threatened. The approach is
comparative and multi-disciplinary, encompassing inquiry into
the cultures, economies, histories, societies, and politics
of the third world. Work sponsored by the Third World Studies
Committee is oriented toward inquiry about the third world in
general. For this reason, the major is designed so that students
do not concentrate exclusively on one particular region of the
world. Those wishing to do so are advised to work under the
appropriate regional curricular committee or program.
Major.
Students interested in majoring in Third World Studies should
consult with Professor Roderic Knight, Chair of Third World
Studies, or another member of the Third World Studies Committee
as soon as possible. Together the student and advisor will work
out a proposed program of study. Students declaring Third World
Studies as their only major should submit their proposals by
the second semester of the sophomore year; double majors should
do so no later than the second semester of the junior year.
Majors
must complete thirty hours in courses approved by the committee.
These must include courses in two different humanities and two
different social sciences. Major programs of study must also
include an advanced seminar or colloquium to serve as a capstone.
No more than four courses focusing on a particular region (Asia,
Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa,
sub-Saharan Africa) may count toward the major.
Minor.
There is no minor offered in Third World Studies.
Honors.
Students interested in honors work in Third World Studies are
encouraged to pursue it within the honors program of the department
in which they may be double-majoring. If Third World Studies
is their only major, the Committee will consider formulating
a program of honors work for qualified students in accordance
with the procedures outlined by the Independent Majors Committee.
Proposals to the Third World Studies Committee to pursue honors
work should be made no later than the start of the second semester
of the junior year.
