Entrevistas: Dra. Mónica Cragnolini y Mg. Juan Pablo Sabino

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The interview provides valuable insights into the practical realities of running an interdisciplinary postgraduate program. The speakers offer concrete examples of challenges, such as accreditation issues and student resistance, and they articulate a clear vision for the value of interdisciplinary work. Their arguments are coherent and grounded in their direct experience, making the discussion persuasive. However, the value is limited by the lack of empirical data or references to broader research on interdisciplinary education.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The speakers are credible as they hold leadership roles in the program and have direct experience. However, they do not cite external sources, and the interview is based on anecdotal evidence. The title accurately reflects the content, which is an interview with the program’s leaders. The discussion is rigorous in its reflection on the program’s strengths and weaknesses, but it lacks systematic analysis or comparison with other programs.

The title accurately describes the content: an interview with the director and academic secretary of the master's program.

7/10

The interview features two academics with direct experience in directing an interdisciplinary master's program. They provide detailed, first-hand accounts of the program's history, challenges with accreditation, and pedagogical issues. However, the content is largely anecdotal and lacks external references or data. The video is an interview, not a peer-reviewed study, so its reliability is moderate.

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

• 02:00Introduction of the interviewees and the purpose of the interview.
• 05:00Discussion on the origins of the master's program and its interdisciplinary nature.
• 10:00Challenges with accreditation, including the requirement to choose a dominant discipline.
• 15:00Pedagogical challenges in teaching interdisciplinary courses and student resistance.
• 20:00The value of diverse student backgrounds and professional experiences.
• 25:00Discussion on the distinction between professional and academic master's degrees.
• 30:00Challenges in thesis supervision and defense, including disciplinary biases.
• 35:00Perception of master's degrees as a stepping stone to PhD and the need to value them independently.

• Maestría en Estudios Interdisciplinarios de la Subjetividad — Official program page at the University of Buenos Aires.

• Interdisciplinary Higher Education — Provides context on interdisciplinary programs in higher education.