UNST

Subject

UNST

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

catalog.colgate.edu

Scholarship takes many different forms, depending on the disciplinary field, the individual conducting the scholarship, and the place in which the scholarship occurs. Students in the scholar community are asked to explore what it means to be a scholar, examine scholarship from a variety of disciplines, and begin the process of developing their own independent project. As a part of the course, students begin the process of writing their own project proposal. Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: None Liberal Arts Practices: None Core Component: None

Subject

UNST

Credits (min)

0.25

Credits (max)

0.25

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

catalog.colgate.edu

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Intercultural competence is crucial to the off campus experience. Engaging in an off campus study program provides opportunities for personal development, academic growth beyond the scope of your institution and to engage in new cultures. Alternatively, there are challenges to the off campus study experience that could be planned for and overcome. This pre-departure course is designed to equip students with the foundational skills and perspectives necessary for successful and meaningful off-campus study. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and reflective exercises, students explore key concepts of intercultural competence, including cultural awareness, communication styles, power dynamics, and adaptation strategies. Coursework fosters self-awareness and prepares students to engage ethically, respectfully, and effectively with diverse cultures and communities. By the end of the course, students are equipped with the tools that are needed to be interculturally competent and prepared for the off campus study experience. Credits: 0.00 Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: None Liberal Arts Practices: None Core Component: None

Subject

UNST

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

catalog.colgate.edu

Prerequisite

Acceptence on a Colgate Study Group or Approved Program.

This immersive course runs concurrently with the student’s off-campus study program. Supports students in developing deeper intercultural understanding and engagement during their off-campus study experience. Through structured reflection, ethnographic observation, guided readings and a cumulative essay, students critically examine their host culture(s), their own cultural assumptions, and the dynamics of cross-cultural interaction. Students apply course concepts from UNST 200 to real-world experiences, enhancing their personal growth and global awareness throughout their time abroad. If you are interested in these courses please contact the Associate Dean of Faculty for Global and Local Initiatives.

Subject

UNST

Credits (min)

0.25

Credits (max)

0.25

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 University Catalog

Source

catalog.colgate.edu

Prerequisite

UNST 200 or an approved study group pre-departure course Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: None Liberal Arts Practices: None Core Component: None Click here for Course Offerings by term

An examination of the diverse ways in which creative work is shared with interested publics, including oral, written, and visual presentations. Students consider the forms that creative output can take across the arts and sciences, and how best to tailor media and messages for different audiences. As part of the course, students prepare and deliver presentations of their own creative work. Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: None Liberal Arts Practices: None Core Component: None

Subject

UNST

Credits (min)

0.5

Credits (max)

0.5

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

catalog.colgate.edu

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Opportunity for individual study in areas not covered by formal course offerings, under the guidance of a member of the faculty. Credits: variable Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: None Liberal Arts Practices: None Core Component: None

Subject

UNST

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

catalog.colgate.edu

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Studies the intersection between food and culture, and serves as a lens by which to understand a people and their location in the world. This extends beyond the question of "what is eaten" to where food is obtained, how it is produced, prepared and distributed, and the ways that food shapes identity and sustains communities. How these change over time provide insight into a people's lived history, and the economic and environmental forces associated with location. Foodways provides insight into current identity, past history, and future aspirations. By focusing on the foodways of a specific culture or nation-state, students also gain a better understanding of their own cultural assumptions.

Subject

UNST

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

catalog.colgate.edu

Opportunity for individual study in areas not covered by formal course offerings, under the guidance of a member of the faculty. Credits: variable Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: None Liberal Arts Practices: None Core Component: None

Subject

UNST

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

catalog.colgate.edu

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

The University Studies research seminar in area, regional, and global studies aims to provide an interdisciplinary senior capstone experience for majors in the Africana and Latin American Studies, Asian Studies, and Middle East and Islamic Studies. Based on the style of a graduate-level seminar, this course offers students the opportunity to explore and understand a trans-regional topic selected by the instructor. The seminar also provides a senior thesis workshop that helps guide the students through the process of developing a significant work of undergraduate scholarship. Major/Minor Restrictions: Only Africana & Latin Amer Studies, Middle East & Islamic Studies, Asian Studies Majors and Minors Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: None Liberal Arts Practices: None Core Component: None

Subject

UNST

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

catalog.colgate.edu

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Opportunity for individual study in areas not covered by formal course offerings, under the guidance of a member of the faculty. Credits: variable Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: None

Subject

UNST

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

catalog.colgate.edu

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None