UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE FORMS
Academic Program Approval
This form is a routing document for the approval of new
and revised academic programs. Proposing department should
complete this form. For more
information, call the Faculty Senate Office at 831-2921.
Submitted by: ____Nancy Nobile_____________________phone
number__831-4101_______
Department: __Foreign Languages & Literatures_____email
address nobile@udel.edu
Date: ____Oct. 16, 2013________________________________________
Action: revise German Studies major____________________________________________________________
(Example: add major/minor/concentration, delete
major/minor/concentration,
revise major/minor/concentration,
academic unit name change, request for permanent status, policy change,
etc.)
Effective term 14 F______________________________________________________________________________
(use format 04F, 05W)
Current degree BA___________________________________________________________
(Example: BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)
Proposed change leads to the
degree of: BA _____________________________________
(Example: BA,
BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)
Proposed name:____German Studies major (no change in name)________________________
Proposed new name for revised
or new major / minor / concentration / academic unit
(if applicable)
Revising or Deleting:
Undergraduate major / Concentration: German Studies_______________________
(Example: Applied Music Instrumental degree BMAS)
Undergraduate minor:____________________________________________________
(Example: African
Studies, Business
Administration, English, Leadership,
etc.)
Graduate Program Policy statement change:_________________________________
(Must
attach your Graduate Program
Policy Statement)
Graduate Program of Study:______________________________________________
(Example: Animal Science: MS Animal Science: PHD
Economics: MA Economics: PHD)
Graduate minor / concentration:___________________________________________
Note: all graduate studies
proposals must include an electronic copy of the Graduate Program Policy
Document, highlighting the changes made to the original policy document.
List new courses required for
the new or revised curriculum. How do they support the overall program
objectives of the major/minor/concentrations)?
(Be aware that approval
of the curriculum is dependent upon these courses successfully passing through
the Course Challenge list. If there are no new courses enter None)
None
Explain, when appropriate,
how this new/revised curriculum supports the 10 goals of undergraduate
education: http://www.ugs.udel.edu/gened/
The major will continue to support the following goals:
#1: attain effective skills in oral and written
communication.
#4: engage questions of ethics and recognize
responsibilities to self, community, and society at
large
#6: develop the intellectual curiosity, confidence, and
engagement that will lead to lifelong
learning
#8: expand understanding and appreciation of human
creativity and diverse forms of aesthetic
and intellectual expression
#10: develop an international perspective in order to
live and work effectively in an increasingly
global society
Because of the increased focus on the target language
in the revised major, students will have more opportunities to hone their
communicative skills (goal #1) while deepening their cultural awareness (goals
# 8 and 10)
Identify other units affected
by the proposed changes:
(Attach permission from the affected units. If no other unit is affected, enter None)
None
Describe the rationale for
the proposed program change(s):
(Explain your reasons for creating, revising, or deleting the
curriculum or program.)
The proposed
revision of the German Studies major is in line with other undergraduate majors
that require ten courses (e.g., History, Philosophy, and Political Science) and
begin at the 100 level (e.g. Art History, Criminal
Justice, Economics, English, History, Physics, and Psychology).
The revised major
eliminates three courses that do not affect language ability because they are
often taught in English. This focuses the major on courses in the target
language both linguistic and culture-related increasing linguistic
proficiency, strengthening oral and written communication skills, and deepening
cultural knowledge at the same time.
Beginning the major
at GRMN107, instead of 2XX, recognizes the work accomplished by students in
attaining the intermediate level of language proficiency. It also allows
students with little or no previous exposure to German to start on the major
requirements as early as their third semester rather than their fourth at the
university. GRMN107, which concludes the
three-semester language requirement, serves as a stepping-stone to the
200-level classes.
Streamlining the
major in German to a ten-course model, focusing on courses in the target
language, will offer the opportunity of a language major to more students on
the UD campus, strengthening the global mission of the university. This model adds flexibility while broadening
accessibility, offering the possibility of a first or second major in German in
combination with many other areas of study.
Program Requirements:
Summary of changes: Major is streamlined with a reduction of
total credits: from 39 credits to 31 [Students placing out of GRMN107 will take
a 3-credit GRMN2XX course (or above). In this case, the major will total 30
credits.]
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OLD: DEGREE: BACHELOR OF ARTS MAJOR: FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES CONCENTRATION: GERMAN STUDIES Specific requirements for this concentration are described
below. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CURRICULUM CREDITS Thirteen courses (39 credits), as follows. Ten courses in German (30
credits): Two of: GRMN 2xx
...6 Two of: GRMN311,
GRMN355,
GRMN3xx
. .6 Two of GRMN3xx, GRMN4xx
..
.. 6 Four of GRMN 4xx
.. 12 Prerequisites for GRMN 300-level work are any two 200-level
courses. Prerequisites for GRMN 400-level work are any three
300-level courses. One three-credit capstone: GRMN4xx capstone if available, FLLT
490, or FLLT
495 (Senior thesis or equivalent fulfills the capstone
requirement)
.3 Two courses (6 credits) may be taken from a wide selection
with prior approval of the advisor: GRMN2xx, GRMN3xx, GRMN4xx, GRMN
208, any FLLT course numbered 320-330; HIST
353, HIST
354, ARTH
339, POSC
441, MUSC
339
.6
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NEW: DEGREE: BACHELOR OF ARTS MAJOR: FOREIGN LANGUAGES
AND LITERATURES
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CURRICULUM
CREDITS Ten
courses (31 credits)*, as follows: Ten
courses in German: GRMN107*
..
.4 Three
of: GRMN2xx
.3 Three
of: GRMN3xx
.3 Three
of: GRMN4xx
.3 Prerequisites
for GRMN 300-level work are any three 200-level courses. Prerequisites
for GRMN 400-level work are any three 300-level courses. Note: At least one course at each level (200,
300, 400) must be taken on the Newark campus, to
ensure adequate proficiency, coverage of all aspects of the curriculum, and
program continuity. *Students
placing out of GRMN 107 will take a 3-credit GRMN 2xx course (or above). In this case the major will total 30
credits.
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ROUTING AND AUTHORIZATION: (Please do not remove supporting
documentation.)
Department Chairperson Date
Dean of College Date
Chairperson, College Curriculum
Committee___________________________________Date_____________________
Chairperson, Senate Com. on UG or GR
Studies Date
Chairperson,
Senate Coordinating Com. Date
Secretary, Faculty Senate Date
Date of Senate Resolution Date
to be Effective
Registrar Program
Code Date
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
& International Programs Date
Provost Date
Board of Trustee Notification Date
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