1. Area Studies - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Area studies are interdisciplinary fields of research and scholarship pertaining to particular geographical, national / federal, or cultural regions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_studies

Area studies From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article does not cite any references or sources Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed (January 2008) This article is incomplete and may require expansion or cleanup . Please help to improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk page Area studies are interdisciplinary fields of research and scholarship pertaining to particular geographical national federal , or cultural regions. The term exists primarily as a general description for what are, in the practice of scholarship, many heterogeneous fields of research, encompassing both the social sciences and the humanities . Typical area studies programs involve history political science sociology cultural studies ... literature , and related disciplines. In contrast to cultural studies, area studies often include diaspora and emigration from the area studied. Contents History Controversy within the Field Area studies fields Area studies institutions ... edit History Interdisciplinary area studies became increasingly popular in the United States and in Western scholarship after World War II. Before the war, American universities had just a few faculty who taught or conducted research on the non-Western world. Foreign area studies were virtually nonexistent. After the war, liberals and conservatives alike were concerned about the U.S. ability to respond effectively to perceived external threats from the

2. Area Studies: Facts, Discussion Forum, And Encyclopedia Article Geography is the study of the Earth and its lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena. A literal translation would be to describe or write about the Earth . http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Area_studies

Home Discussion Topics Dictionary ... Login Area studies Area studies Topic Home Discussion Discussion Ask a question about ' Area studies Start a new discussion about ' Area studies Answer questions from other users Full Discussion Forum Encyclopedia Area studies are interdisciplinary fields of research and scholarship pertaining to particular geographical Geography Geography is the study of the Earth and its lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena. A literal translation would be "to describe or write about the Earth". The first person to use the word "geography" was Eratosthenes... nation Nation A nation is a group of people who share common history, culture, ethnic origin and language, often possessing or seeking its own government. The development and conceptualization of a nation is closely related to the development of modern industrial states and nationalist movements in Europe in the... al/ federal Federal government A federal government is the common government of a federation. The structure of federal governments varies from institution to institution. Based on a broad definition of a basic federal political system, there are two or more levels of government that exist within an established territory and... , or cultural Culture Culture is a term that has different meanings. For example, in 1952, Alfred Kroeber and Clyde Kluckhohn compiled a list of 164 definitions of "culture" in Culture: A Critical Review of Concepts and Definitions...

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4. Area Studies - Geography - Northern Illinois University B.A. and B.S. in Geography at Northern Illinois University with a specialization in Area Studies http://globe.geog.niu.edu/undergradstudies/Area_Studies.shtml

Quick Navigation Primary Page Content Topic Navigation Audience Navigation NIU Global Links ... Northern Illinois University Department of Geography MyNIU A-Z Index Calendar Directory ... NIU Home NIU Website Search: Advanced Search Geography Home About Us Undergraduate Studies ... Careers Area Studies Whether our destination is just around the next bend or on the opposite side of the globe, we all share the human spirit of adventure. Our planet is an astonishingly beautiful home, with a rich and intricate tapestry of human cultures, natural landscapes, and biota. The curriculum in Area Studies provides a foundation for understanding and appreciating this diversity. Current courses in the Area Studies curriculum focus on select regions of faculty expertise (Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the U.S. and Canada), the distinctiveness of place that arises from the interaction of culture and environment, the role of international politics in preserving or dissolving regional identities, and the forces of globalization driving cultures, societies, and individuals toward greater commonality. Students having completed the undergraduate degree in Geography with a specialization in Area Studies have gone on to successful careers in: international business, foreign relations, travel and tourism, geographic education, community development, immigration services, Peace Corps, census, cartographic and geographic publishing, and secondary education, and pursued graduate degrees in geography, education, and law.

5. Book:Area Studies - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Area studies Introduction Note. This book is based on the Wikipedia article, Area studies. The supporting articles are those referenced as expansions of the basic outline. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book:Area_studies

Book:Area studies From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Area studies This is a Wikipedia book , a collection of Wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, rendered electronically, and ordered as a printed book. For information and help on Wikipedia books in general, see Help:Books (general tips) and WikiProject Wikipedia-Books (questions and assistance). Download PDF Open in Book Creator Order Printed Book About ... edit Area studies Introduction Note. This book is based on the Wikipedia article, "Area studies." The supporting articles are those referenced as expansions of the basic outline. Main article Area studies African studies African studies Egyptology American studies American studies American Studies in Britain African American studies Appalachian studies ... Chicana/o Studies Asian studies Asian studies Central Asian studies Middle Eastern studies Assyriology ... Thai studies European studies European studies Byzantine studies Classics Celtic studies ... Slavic studies Pacific studies Pacific studies Australian studies New Zealand studies Retrieved from " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book:Area_studies

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7. Area Studies Q What is the difference between Cultural Studies and Area Studies? I am thinking about going to college for something to do with Area Studies but I'm not sure I completely http://www.kosmix.com/topic/Area_studies

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8. Area Studies - University Of Oxford The School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies (SIAS) is part of the Social Sciences Division. It represents a major commitment by the University to enhancing teaching and research http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate_courses/course_guide/area_studies.ht

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11. Department Of History Area_studies Area Studies. Faculty from the department of history are involved in a number of area studies program in the university. Students wishing to combine a history major or minor with http://history.uark.edu/index.php/area_studies

@import url(http://history.uark.edu/default.css); @import url(http://history.uark.edu/forms.css); Area Studies Faculty from the department of history are involved in a number of area studies program in the university. Students wishing to combine a history major or minor with another program should consult the following links African American Studies Asian Studies Classical Studies European Studies Gender Studies International Relations Latin American Studies Medieval and Renaissance Studies Middle East and Islamic Studies Religious Studies home people ... ISIS Login Events Jay Carney, A.B.D. Beyond Tribalism: Alternative Political and Theological Visions in Late Colonial... 4:00 PM MAIN 421 More Events Department of History University of Arkansas Lynda Coon, Chair ... Kathy Sloan, Director of Graduate Studies

12. Center For Research Libraries - Area Microform Projects The Area Microform Projects (AMPs) preserve and make accessible to scholars and researchers unique, uncommon, and endangered research material. http://www.crl.edu/area-studies/

Skip to content About CRL Overview Governance ... Search CRL.edu Resources for Librarians Researchers Prospective Members Quick Links ... Collaborations » Area Studies Area Microform Projects CAMP LAMP MEMP SAMP ... Share The Area Microform Projects (AMPs) preserve and make accessible to scholars and researchers unique, uncommon, and endangered research material. AMP participants often work with international partner institutions to safeguard historical documentation and cultural heritage resources, using traditional preservation techniques and, increasingly, digital technologies. CRL administers and coordinates the activities of six independently governed projects: CAMP: Cooperative Africana Microform Project LAMP: Latin American Microform Project ... Slavic and East European Microform Project Recent AMPS News Sep 20 2010 Sep 14 2010 Collection of Iranian Left-wing Materials Now Available Jun 16 2010 LAMP Meeting July 23, 2010 Mar 24 2010 Liberian Newspapers Microfilmed More News » CAMP Preserves Zimbabwe Newspapers The Cooperative African Microform Project microfilmed a set of Zimbabwean newspapers collected by the Library of Congress office in Nairobi, including The Worker, Zimbabwe Standard, Business Tribune, City Observer

13. Institute For International, Comparative, And Area Studies Supports research for international and comparative subjects. Includes list of current studies, events calendar and resources. http://iicas.ucsd.edu/

14. Area Studies Area studies majors study the histories, politics, economics, and cultures of various areas of the world. They usually focus on a specific area, but sometimes compare two or more http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/05.01.html

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15. Area Studies Offers three area studies minors, each of which brings to bear on an important region of the world the expertise of faculty members from different departments. http://www.southernct.edu/undergrad/schas/areastudies/

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16. EScholarship: GAIA Research Series Selected digital editions of monographs published by the International and Area Studies Department of the University of California, Berkeley. http://repositories.cdlib.org/uciaspubs/research/

17. Home | IAS International and Area Studies at UC Berkeley. IAS comprises nine interdisciplinary area research centers and institutes. These units support both contemporary and historical http://ias.berkeley.edu/

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18. Subject Benchmark Statement: Academic Standards - Area Studies - Subject benchmark statements Subject benchmark statements provide a means for the academic community to describe the nature and characteristics of programmes in a http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/honours/areastudies.asp

Academic Infrastructure Skip navigation About us About us Who we are and what we do ... How to find us Subject benchmark statements Academic standards - Area Studies Honours benchmark statements index PDF version Contents Subject benchmark statements Introduction Defining principles Nature and extent of the field ... Appendix 1 - membership of the benchmark group Subject benchmark statements Subject benchmark statements provide a means for the academic community to describe the nature and characteristics of programmes in a specific subject. They also represent general expectations about the standards for the award of qualifications at a given level and articulate the attributes and capabilities that those possessing such qualifications should be able to demonstrate. This Subject benchmark statement , together with the others published concurrently, refers to the bachelors degree with honours. Subject benchmark statements are used for a variety of purposes. Primarily, they are an important external source of reference for higher education institutions when new programmes are being designed and developed in a subject area. They provide general guidance for articulating the learning outcomes associated with the programme but are not a specification of a detailed curriculum in the subject. Benchmark statements provide for variety and flexibility in the design of programmes and encourage innovation within an agreed overall framework.

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