Chicago Studies supports academically rich collaborations between students, faculty and external partners to leverage Chicago as an illuminating locus for study. In so doing, we distinguish the College as a premiere space for place-based, interdisciplinary urban studies nationwide.
As part of the Office of Teaching and Research Innovations in the College Dean's Office, Chicago Studies serves as a resourcing platform and networking space for course instructors who are interested in teaching about and with the city. We offer an interdisciplinary cross-listing to help students find Chicago classes, course- and undergraduate research-related grants, pedagogical consulting and support for course-based experiential learning, funding for para-curricular programming to complement course content, and help create opportunities for team teaching and multidisciplinary collaboration around Chicago themes.
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Cross-list your class with CHST for visibility and extra experiential learning support
Talk with us about an upcoming Chicago-focused assignment, theme, project, or class
Work with us to develop new classes, course sequences, and quarters that focus on the city