ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on the teaching of a new interdisciplinary degree programme. The specific example cited relates to post-colonial studies, although the basic principles are generalizable to a range of interdisciplinary subjects.
The key argument presented in this chapter is that within the context of discipline-based approaches that dominate the academic scene at the university, interdisciplinary provisions often do not attract the same level of commitment from either staff or students. Often both groups treat them as add-on provisions. Consequently, those responsible for the management of such interdisciplinary programmes must implement special strategies to maintain everyone’s interest.
The chapter describes a number of transferable measures that are proving to be very successful.
