Third World Studies

The Third World Studies major is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to design a major of about 30 credits that focuses on issues of development, historical oppression, economics, the environment, and the study of politics, culture, and religions of the "Third World." The major is different from area studies, and does not allow for concentrations in any one region of the world, but rather looks at the larger picture, comparing specific local issues with global patterns.

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To major in Third World Studies one must design a (flexible) plan of studies-- that is, prepare a list of the courses one would like to take and when (remember many study abroad courses will count for the major!). Second, one must write a three page essay about the applicant's "Interests and concerns about the third world" and explaining or defending one's "Proposed course of study." One also needs two advisors, one of whom must be on the Third World Studies Committee.

The entire application is submitted to the Third World Studies Committee for review. You get at least two tries before you're rejected, but as long as you have your advisors look over your application before you hand it in, you should be alright.

If you're considering a Third World Studies major, contact Marc Blecher, the Committee Chair.