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1 -ilb Document N: Course and Program Development: IMPACT AND APPROVAL SIGNATURES See Course and Program Development Policy and Procedures ( for instructions. / SCHOOL: o LAW OMSB o CAS o CPA CONTACT NAME:!laura A. Wilson-Gentry I PHONE: ~= ~ DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: ISchool of Public and International Affairs IDATE PREPARED:!1/31/12 PROPOSE~ SEMESTER OF IMPLEMENTATION: o fall o spring YEAR:!2012 TYPE OF ACTION: add (new) o deactivate o modify o other LEVEL OF ACTION: o noncredit undergraduate o graduate o other ACTION BIING REQUESTED (select one category, either Course Actions or Program Actions): 0 OURSEACTIONS Original Subject Code/Course Number: o PROGRAM ACTIONS Original Program ntle: ISPAN 125 Original Course ntle: Iintroduction to Spanish I Select one or multiple actions from one ofthe lists below (review the list of necessary documents and signatures): ADDInONAL DOCUMENTATION (check all appropriate boxes of documents included; review the list ofnecessarv documents): I;i1 summary proposal CO) III course definition document (P) I:l full five-page MHEC proposal (Q) o financial tables (MHEC) (R) I:l other documents as may be required by MHEC/USM (S) I:l other (T) Summ~20rO 1

2 IMPACT REVIEW (review the list of necessary signatures): b.ots Q no impact c. University Relations Q no impact d. Admissions Q no impact e. Records Q no impact APPROVAL SEQUENCE (review the list of necessary signatures): B. General Education (for No.7, 8) C. Final Faculty Review Body Within Each School (Chair) O.Dean E. University Faculty Senate (Chair) F. University Council (Chair)l G. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs H. President I. Board of Regents (notification only) J. Board of Regents (approval) K. MHEC (notification only) L. MHEC (approval) M. Middle States Association notification Required only if the University's mission is changed by the action 1 University Council review (for recommendation to the president or back to the provost) shall be limited to curricular or academic policy issues that may potentially affect the University's mission and strategic planning, or have a significant impact on the generation or allocation of its financial resources. Summer

3 -" alb Document 0: Course and Program Development: SUMMARY PROPOSAL See Course and Program Development Policy and Procedures ( for instructions. SCHOOL: o LAW OMSB CPA CONTACT NAME: ILaura A. Wilson-Gentry I PHONE: ~= ~ DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Ischool of Public and International Affairs IDATE PREPARED: 11/31/12 PROPOSED SEMESTER OF IMPLEMENTATION: <:)fall o spring YEAR:!2012 ACTION BEING REQUESTED (select one category, either Course Actions or Program Actions): <:) COURSE ACTIONS o PROGRAM ACTIONS Original Subject Code/Course Number: Original Program Title: ISPAN 125 Original Course Title: (IntrOduction to Spanish I Select one or multiple actions from one ofthe lists below (review the list ofnecessarv documents and signatures): For changes to existing courses: OLD TInE I ISUBJECT CODE/COURSE No 1 1CREDITS 1..._---I NEW TInE I ISUBJECT CODE/COURSE No 1 ICREDITS 1..._---I Summer

4 " DESCRIBE THE REQUESTED COURSE/PROGRAM ACTION (additional pages may be attached if necessary): Create an Introductory Course in Spanish language at the 100 level for freshman/sophomores. SET FORTH THE RATIONALE FOR THIS PROPOSAl: American society is becoming increasingly multi-cultural. OVer 270,000 Maryland residents are of Hispanic or latino origin (Census, 2010). Students who can interact with their peers who are Heritage Spanish speakers will be increasingly competitive in the job market (URI Alumni News, 2012). This proposal is to create a beginning class in Spanish language instruction for UB students. A pilot program in Introductory Spanish offered by the College of Public Affairs in Spring 2012 under the lois 301 number was so successful that we needed to expand offerings from two to three sections and served over 70 students. Students in a number of majors including International Studies and Government/Public Policy may be interested in adding a language dimension to complement their major. Once created, we will seek permission to have this course approved for as a general education curriculum component, allowing students to satisfy one course in the Arts and Humanities component of General Education. In addition, creation of this course (and approval for general education credits) will also facilitate transfer of credit in a general education category from other institutions. Currently, students can only transfer these courses as electives and not receive general education credit as UB does not offer language courses. Summer

5 ub DOCUMENT P: COURSE DEFINITION rlaa~~ See Course and Program Development Policy and Procedures ( for instructions. 1. DATE PREPARED 2/1/12 2. PREPARED BY Laura Wilson-Gentry 3. DEPARTMENT/DIVISION School of Public and International Affairs 4. COURSE NUMBER(S) with SUBJECT CODE(S) SPAN 125 S. COURSE TInE Introduction to Spanish 1 6. CREDIT HOURS 3 This course is the first semester ofthe beginning process toward the "5 Skills:" listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. With these goals in mind, students must actively participate in variety of learning tasks during the required classroom contact hours and weekly laboratory sessions. 8. PREREQUISITES None 9. COURSE PURPOSE (how the course is to be used in the curriculum; e.g., required for the major, elective, etc.) Serve as an elective and possible general education class in undergraduate curriculum. 10. GENERAL EDUCATION AREA (if applicable; e.g., social sciences, humanities, mathematics, etc.) Arts and Humanities. Summe(2010

6 11: COURSE TYPE/COMPONENT (clinical, continuance, discussion, field studies, independent study, laboratory, lecture, practicum, research, seminar, supervision, thesis research, tutorial or workshop; this must match PeopleSoft 9.0 coding.. so check with your dean's office if you are unsure of the correct entry) Lecture 12. FACULTY QUALIFIED TO TEACH COURSE Adjunct faculty 13. CONTENT OUTLINE (the Course Outline is based on topics rather than class meetings: in each case, these topics may require more than one week to cover, especially as students will also be practicing conversational skills, taking quiues or dictation). 1) Ante Todo An introduction to Spanish, the course. The alphabet, pronunciation, use of Hay, numbers, and greetings. 2} La Universidad : Gender, indefinite and definite articles, Subject pronouns, "-AR" verbs, the verb "Estar". 3) La Familia: Family Members, Occupations, Time, the verbs "Ir", "Ser", "-ER" & "-IR" verbs, possessives, the Compound Future Tense. 4) Compras: Clothing, Colors, Adjectives, the Irregular Verbs; Tener, Venir, Preferir, Querer and Poder. 5) En Casa: Days of the week, Irregular verbs; Hacer, Oir, Poner, Salk, Tener, & Ver. Reflexive Verbs. 6) EI Tiempo: Months & Seasons, Gerund and Progressive Tense, Ser vs. Estar review. 7) Para Comer: Foods, Saber vs. Conocer, Direct Objects, Preterit / Past. 8) De Viaje: Conversations about traveling, likes and dislikes, health and emergency situations. More uses ofthe past tense. 14. LEARNING GOALS By the end of the course you will: Upon completion ofthe course, student will be able to: Use language in meaningful and creative ways at the elementary level Develop communicative skills at the grammatical skills at elementary level Acquire vocabulary Appreciate Hispanic culture and its diversity 15. ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES Assessment strategies will include written and audio-visual exams; proficiency examinations; presentations in Spanish; dictation; cultural research projects; oral exams and essays. Summer 2010

7 16. SUGGESTED TEXT(S) and MATERIALS (e.g. textbooks, equipment, software, etc., that students must purchase) Marty Knorre, et. al. Puntas de partida, 9th edition. Boston: McGraw-Hili, SPECIAL GRADING OPTIONS (if applicable) 18. SUGGESTED CLASS SIZE LAB FEES (if applicable) Summer 2010