A task force that has been set up to investigate the threats of terrorism to the U.S.
a. Would benefit from interdisciplinary approaches because the problem is
complex and deals with phenomena in the purview of several disciplines.
b. Would not benefit from interdisciplinary approaches because a
multidisciplinary approach would suffice.
c. Would be better served by a task force of military experts.
d. Would be better served by multidisciplinarians because they are able to work
with conflicting insights in a way that is evenhanded and that does not privilege any one
discipline or its perspective.
a. Would benefit from interdisciplinary approaches because the problem is
complex and deals with phenomena in the purview of several disciplines.
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a. European cities became cleaner. b. per capita wealth increased. c. port regulations became stricter. d. university enrollment increased.
The patterns and fine detail of the beard and wings of the Assyrian Lamassu stress the:
a. rhythmic eloquence. b. encrusted surface. c. massive scale and powerful forms. d. all of these. e. none of these.
Which of the following is the most challenging aspect of film analysis?
A. Putting aside our prejudices against certain types of films or film elements B. Articulating thoughts about a film in written or verbal form C. Remaining totally immersed in the experience of a film while maintaining a high degree of objectivity and critical detachment D. Judging the narrative based on its own merits and not our expectations E. Learning the techniques of cinematography so that they can be recognized on the screen
“The shadow side of these [dimensions] is the way in which a disciplines can often constrain thought—declaring some ways of knowing reasonable and others inadequate or even suspect. According to some sociologists and critical theorists, “disciplining” thought and academic practices (e.g., disciplinary course requirements) represents an exercise of coercive power and a way of reinforcing social and institutional conditions that benefit some groups and perspectives over others” (Boix Mansilla & Jackson) Boix Mansilla and Jackson are making the point that
a. Interdisciplinary learning is superior to disciplinary learning. b. By compartmentalizing knowledge, disciplinary learning constrains thought. c. Space can also inhibit learning by physically segregating majors.