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Peace and Conflict Studies The Peace and Conflict Studies program has been at the forefront of research and instruction in the field since its creation in 1970. Founded with a generous gift of the Cooley family, the program presents a unique and challenging course of study that integrates trans-disciplinary academic approaches to war and peace with the study of particular regional conflicts. The concentration offers students three distinct areas of specialization: collective violence, human security, and international social justice. These areas of specialization correspond with the concerns of the disciplines and agencies currently assessing conflict and post-conflict societies in the global arena. With its

Native American Studies Colgate's topical concentration in Native American studies offers students the opportunity to undertake a comparative and historical study of the pre-Columbian, colonial and contemporary cultures of North, Central and South America. The required and elective courses are drawn from a wide range of disciplines, representing the various topical and areal interests of Colgate faculty members whose specializations concern the art, archaeology, culture, geography, history, literature, religion and Euro-American contact of native populations in the New World. This topical concentration provides an excellent background for professional work or continuing studies in the areas of inter-American relations, Latin American studies, anthropology,

Department of Russian Studies The department offers a broad variety of courses in Russian language, literature, film, politics, history, and society. In addition to the three faculty members in Russian studies, we work actively with Russia-oriented faculty in the departments of history, anthropology, and political science. Two of our professors hold joint appointments in Jewish studies and film and media studies. Because of this range, our students have been able to study, and do honors work, in many disciplines. Russian concentrators do serious language study along with critical analyses of Russian politics and culture. Most of our students study abroad. Our intermediate language courses make

Asian Studies The program also offers minors in Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian studies. The nations and cultures of Asia present a uniquely challenging and diverse subject of study. Some of the great human civilizations emerged in Asia, and today the continent is home to some of the world's most vigorous economies and fascinating political systems. At Colgate, students are encouraged to learn more about Asia in its own terms, through direct confrontation with Asia's languages, literature's, histories, religions and arts. The Asian studies program focuses on India, China and Japan, and offers courses on Southeast Asia and Asians in America as

Asian Studies The program also offers minors in Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian studies. The nations and cultures of Asia present a uniquely challenging and diverse subject of study. Some of the great human civilizations emerged in Asia, and today the continent is home to some of the world's most vigorous economies and fascinating political systems. At Colgate, students are encouraged to learn more about Asia in its own terms, through direct confrontation with Asia's languages, literature's, histories, religions and arts. The Asian studies program focuses on India, China and Japan, and offers courses on Southeast Asia and Asians in America as

Medieval and Renaissance Studies Come explore the richness and variety of European civilization from the late Roman era through the Renaissance and Reformation. Spanning the humanities and social sciences, the program covers history, art, literature, music, philosophy, science, and religion from the 4th to the 17th century. It is intended as a supplement to traditional majors in being broadly interdisciplinary.

Jewish Studies Jewish Studies at Colgate encompasses a wide range of studies in Jewish religion, history, politics, arts, and language. Our interdisciplinary program recognizes the complex interaction between religion and culture in Jewish life, and the diversity of Jewish historical experience. We encourage students to explore their particular interests, be they religious, literary, or political. We are proud of our students, who have pursued Jewish Studies both on campus, in Israel, and many other locations. (The photo below was taken by Marc Frankel ’06 on a Jewish-Studies funded trip to Birobidzhan, Siberia, which provided the background for his senior thesis). Our faculty

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