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Date

2007-10-05

Time

Location

Agenda

Location: 226 Univ. Hall
Time: 1:30-3:00 pm

AGENDA
1. Elect a Chair

2. Modern Greek 200

3. Women’s Studies 320

4. Romance Linguistics 692; French 692; Italian 692;

5. Linguistics 484

6. Italian 732

7. Hums Faculty Annual Curriculum Meeting (Oct 12)

Notes

 

Humanities Curriculum Committee

Meeting Minutes October 5, 2007

226 University Hall

 

Present: Shabel, Bennett, Brewer, Highley, Proano, Lowry, Hallihan, Bitters

 

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.      <!--[endif]-->Elect Chair: Nominations:  Chris Highley (by David Brewer)

                        Motion to Second: Lisa Shabel  Vote: Approved by all

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.      <!--[endif]-->Modern Greek 200 Sent back

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.             <!--[endif]-->Clarification needed on whether or not course should have “Repeatable” 5 credit hour notation.  Can one take 10 hours of Modern Greek 200?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.            <!--[endif]-->Asks for International Issues Western (non-U.S.) GEC Category.  Can/should it be in Cultures and Ideas as well?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.             <!--[endif]-->Clarify relationship to Mod Greek 241 (expand on B.1. statement at bottom of New Course Request form) How is this an integrated plan with 241?  Is this for an internal audience? If you have already done 241, can you do 200? Suggestion to take out last sentence in that paragraph.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->d.            <!--[endif]-->Fix typos in syllabus

<!--[if !supportLists]-->e.             <!--[endif]-->Disability Statement needs to be expanded to include information in standard statement. (send web link)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->f.              <!--[endif]-->Schedule midterm in course outline

<!--[if !supportLists]-->g.             <!--[endif]-->Assessment plan needs to focus on GEC goals/objectives for appropriate category (Diversity, International Issues) and should list these specific goals/objectives on syllabus.   Rationale needs to address specifically how these objectives will be met on a course assessment level. (send web link)

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.      <!--[endif]-->Women’s Studies 320 Sent back

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.             <!--[endif]-->Packet needs a rationale for why another such course (i.e. the relationship between    WS 320 and the Sexuality Studies Minor.)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.            <!--[endif]-->Smith syllabus met with general approval. 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.             <!--[endif]-->Schrock syllabus:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.      <!--[endif]-->Question as to level of course as related to workload and assignment content.  Complexity of readings given the time allowed for discussion in course are more akin to 500-level. Pare down more complex readings to a 300-level. Volume is acceptable.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.      <!--[endif]-->Final exam day and time must be on syllabus.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.      <!--[endif]-->Reconsider time allotted (10 min x 25 students) for class presentations all scheduled for last day.  Devote more classes to presentation periods.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.      <!--[endif]-->Clarify when films are to be viewed (in class or outside of class) and if outside, how will students have access to them? If in class, how much time can be devoted to assigned readings and discussions?

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.      <!--[endif]-->692 The Romance Languages Sent Back

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.             <!--[endif]-->Cross-listing between Depts. Of Spanish & Portugese, and French & Italian   (taught by Romance Linguistics, French, and Italian faculty)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.            <!--[endif]-->Change pre-req of, “One year of a Romance language or permission of the instructor,” to “Romance language level of proficiency through 104 or permission of instructor.”

<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.             <!--[endif]-->Recommendation to add as a pre-req: Junior/Sr standing or permission of instructor

<!--[if !supportLists]-->d.            <!--[endif]-->Needs additional breakdown in UG grading percentages: How much of 30% is diary vs. assignments? How much of 35% is midterm vs. final?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->e.             <!--[endif]-->Consider lengthening time allowed for presentations – good plan, but if there are too many grad students, may need more time

<!--[if !supportLists]-->f.              <!--[endif]-->Send for a concurrence from Linguistics.  Ling concurred for 694.

           

 

 

Tabled for next time:

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.      <!--[endif]-->Linguistics 484

 

Humanities Curriculum Committee

Meeting Minutes October 1, 2007

226 University Hall

 

Present: Shabel, Bennett, Brewer, Highley, Proano, Lowry, Hallihan, Bitters

 

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.      <!--[endif]-->Elect Chair: Nominations:  Chris Highley (by David Brewer)

                        Motion to Second: Lisa Shabel  Vote: Approved by all

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.      <!--[endif]-->Modern Greek 200 Sent back

<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.             <!--[endif]-->Clarification needed on whether or not course should have “Repeatable” 5 credit hour notation.  Can one take 10 hours of Modern Greek 200?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.            <!--[endif]-->Asks for International Issues Western (non-U.S.) GEC Category.  Can/should it be in Cultures and Ideas as well?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.             <!--[endif]-->Clarify relationship to Mod Greek 241 (expand on B.1. statement at bottom of New Course Request form) How is this an integrated plan with 241?  Is this for an internal audience? If you have already done 241, can you do 200? Suggestion to take out last sentence in that paragraph.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->d.            <!--[endif]-->Fix typos in syllabus

<!--[if !supportLists]-->e.             <!--[endif]-->Disability Statement needs to be expanded to include information in standard statement.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->f.              <!--[endif]-->Schedule midterm in course outline

<!--[if !supportLists]-->g.             <!--[endif]-->Assessment plan needs to focus on GEC goals/objectives for appropriate category (Diversity, International Issues) and should list these specific goals/objectives on syllabus.   Rationale needs to address specifically how these objectives will be met on a course assessment level.

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.      <!--[endif]-->Women’s Studies 320 Sent back

<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.             <!--[endif]-->Packet needs a rationale for why another such course (i.e. the relationship between    WS 320 and the Sexuality Studies Minor.)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.            <!--[endif]-->Smith syllabus met with general approval. 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.             <!--[endif]-->Schrock syllabus:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.      <!--[endif]-->Question as to level of course as related to workload and assignment content.  Complexity of readings given the time allowed for discussion in course are more akin to 500-level. Pare down more complex readings to a 300-level. Volume is acceptable.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.      <!--[endif]-->Final exam day and time must be on syllabus.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.      <!--[endif]-->Reconsider time allotted (10 min x 25 students) for class presentations all scheduled for last day.  Devote more classes to presentation periods.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.      <!--[endif]-->Clarify when films are to be viewed (in class or outside of class) and if outside, how will students have access to them? If in class, how much time can be devoted to assigned readings and discussions?

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.      <!--[endif]-->692 The Romance Languages Sent Back

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.             <!--[endif]-->Cross-listing between Depts. Of Spanish & Portugese, and French & Italian   (taught by Romance Linguistics, French, and Italian faculty)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.            <!--[endif]-->Question as to lack of cross-listing with

<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.             <!--[endif]-->Change pre-req of, “One year of a Romance language or permission of the instructor,” to “Romance language level of proficiency through 104 or permission of instructor.”

<!--[if !supportLists]-->d.            <!--[endif]-->Recommendation to add as a pre-req: Junior/Sr standing or permission of instructor

<!--[if !supportLists]-->e.             <!--[endif]-->Needs additional breakdown in UG grading percentages: How much of 30% is diary vs. assignments? How much of 35% is midterm vs. final?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->f.              <!--[endif]-->Consider lengthening time allowed for presentations – good plan, but if there are too many grad students, may need more time

<!--[if !supportLists]-->g.             <!--[endif]-->Needs a concurrence form Linguistics?  Ling concurred for 694.

           

 

 

Tabled for next time:

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.      <!--[endif]-->Linguistics 484