ASU Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 12, 2015 Attendance: Dr. Bilal Abu Bakr, Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science Dr. Dianne Bunch, Dept. of English, Languages, and Mass Communications Dr. Avis Joseph, Department of Agriculture Dr. Johnny Thomas, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Dr. Valtreasa Tolliver-Cook, Dept. of Social Work The Committee reviewed four (4) request from the Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communications and two (2) requests from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Dr. Joseph asked if any requested had been received from the Department of Education. No requests had been received at this time. She suspects that the committee may receive some requests soon. The following request were submitted by the Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communications. REQUEST ONE: The department requested several changes to course Roman numerals, name and descriptions. Category 1: The following items were submitted by the Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communications. A request was made to add Roman numerals to the course names to make the required sequence clear to students. EN 111 3-0-3 COMPOSITION I APPROVED A course that aims to develop proficiency in the related skills of reading, writing, and discussion through the use of innovative and creative techniques. An emphasis is placed on standard usage through intensive study of sentence construction, paragraph building, essay structures, and grammar. Prerequisite: Placement as determined by entrance examination, or EN 105. EN 112 3-0-3 COMPOSITION II APPROVED A study of the principles of grammar, rhetoric, and composition with attention given to expository and argumentative prose through the use of innovative and creative methods and
techniques. An additional emphasis is placed on the methods of research and the preparation of research essays. Prerequisite: EN 111. SP 111 3-0-3 SPANISH I APPROVED Essentials of the language. Systematic training in phonology. A study of the spoken elements of the language with emphasis on the audio-lingual approach. SP 112 3-0-3 SPANISH II APPROVED A continuation of SP 111. Prerequisite: Spanish 111. SP 213 3-0-3 SPANISH III APPROVED A continuation of SP 112. Review of essentials and intensive reading of contemporary texts. Outside reading assignments. Conducted mainly in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 112. SP 214 3-0-3 SPANISH IV APPROVED A continuation of SP 213. Compositions on assigned themes. Intensive drill on the idiomatic use of the language. Conducted mainly in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 213. Category 2: The following items were submitted by the Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communications. A request was made to add Roman numerals to the course names to make the chronological sequence explicit. EN 305 3-0-3 AMERICAN LITERATURE I APPROVED A survey course of the major literature in the United States from colonial times through the romanticism movement of the mid-nineteenth century. Historical and cultural trends are studied in relationship to the literary selections. Prerequisite: EN 213. EN 306 3-0-3 AMERICAN LITERATURE II APPROVED A continuation of EN 305, from the realism movement to the present, emphasizing the studies of twentieth-century socio-cultural themes and trends relevant to the literary selections, including the literature of minority groups. Category 3: The following item was submitted by the Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communications. A request was made to add Roman numeral, I to the existing course to differentiate from the new course, which will be part II. Conclusion: The committee accepted the changes requested by the Department. This item EN 317 3-0-3 GLOBAL LITERATURE I APPROVED An analysis of selected literary works from a range of nationalities and cultures. The course explores cultural, historical, and theoretical contexts. Prerequisite: EN 213.
Category 4: The following items was submitted by the Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communications. A request was made to change English to British because English is no longer considered appropriate and to add Roman numerals I and II to EN 311 and EN 312 to make chronological sequence explicit. EN 307 3-0-3 THE BRITISH NOVEL APPROVED A study of several classic British novels selected from various literary eras from the inception of the novel to the present. Social, cultural, historic, and aesthetic factors are considered in the analysis of texts. The effects of literary periods on the novel are examined. Prerequisite: EN 213. EN 311 3-0-3 BRITISH LITERATURE I APPROVED A general survey of British literature from its beginnings through eighteenth-century Neo- Classicism. Emphasis is placed on the historical, cultural, and intellectual settings of the works studied, and attention is paid to relevant, and intellectual methods and principles of literary theories. Prerequisite: EN 213. EN 312 3-0-3 BRITISH LITERATURE II APPROVED A continuation of EN 311, the course surveys the pre-romantic writers through contemporary English writers, emphasizing relevant cultural, historical, and intellectual changes and their effects on the concerns and styles of the literature of the period. Prerequisite: EN 213. Category 5: The following item was submitted by the Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communications. A request was made to change the course name to parallel EN 307, The British Novel. Conclusion: The committee accepted the changes requested by the Department. This item EN 308 3-0-3 THE AMERICAN NOVEL APPROVED A study of the major writers and the various social, literary, and psychological influences that helped shape the novel. Major emphasis is placed on the various literary movements and forces that span the novel, from its initial introduction to more contemporary novelists. Prerequisite: EN 213. Category 6: The following items were submitted by the Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communications. A request was made to change both the names and descriptions of these courses to reflect the way the courses have developed over the past few years, in response both to changing demands in the discipline and to feedback from graduates who have gone to graduate school.
EN 303 3-0-3 LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM I APPROVED A survey course of major developments in Western critical thought, focusing on key figures and texts from the Classical through the Neo-Classical periods. This course provides a solid historical overview of critical theory. Prerequisites: EN 213 and junior standing. EN 403 3-0-3 LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM I APPROVED With the necessary correction to the Roman numeral change. This item should read: Literary Theory and Criticism II. Communication with Department Chair confirmed that this was a typographical error. (See attached email communication with Department Chair.) A continuation of EN 303, this survey course examines the profound shifts of Western critical thought during the last 150 years by focusing on key figures and texts. This course provides a solid historical overview of critical theory. Prerequisite: EN 303. Category 7: The following items were submitted by the Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communications. A request was made to change both the names and descriptions of these courses to reflect the way the courses have developed in response to revised NCTE standards. EN 391 3-0-3 BEST PRACTICES IN TEACHING ENGLISH I APPROVED An introduction to best practices in teaching English in the secondary schools. Designed to prepare students to teach effectively, the course focus on pedagogical theory and best practices in the discipline. Prerequisite: EN 112. EN 485 3-0-3 BEST PRACTICES IN TEACHING ENGLISH I APPROVED With the necessary correction to the Roman numeral change. This item should read: Best Practices in Teaching English II. Communication with Department Chair confirmed that this was a typographical error. (See attached email communication with Department Chair.) A continuation of EN 391, this course extends the student s understanding and incorporation of best practices in teaching English in the secondary schools. Prerequisite: EN 391 and Teacher Ed card. REQUEST TWO: Request to Add EN 318: Global Literature II APPROVED A request to add a course (EN 318: Global Literature II) to the English Literature and Education Program was submitted by the Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communications. An acceptable rational and course description was provided.
Conclusion: The committee accepted the request submitted by the Department. This item REQUEST THREE: Request to Add EN 320: Introduction to Film as Literature APPROVED A request to add a course (EN 320: Introduction to Film as Literature) to the English Literature Program was submitted by the Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communications. An acceptable rational and course description was provided. Conclusion: The committee accepted the request submitted by the Department. This item REQUEST FOUR: Request to change course descriptions of the following courses. Conclusion: The committee accepted to change the course descriptions as request by the Department. These Elective course in Mass Communication CO 253 3-0-3 PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTING APPROVED This course examines the reporting of public institutions, programs and other public concerns such as local government, public schools, courts, crime, and social services. Students will learn how to cover legislative sessions, town government and school board meetings, trials, and the police beat. Prerequisites: CO 100 and CO 203. Required courses in Mass Communications CO 257 3-0-3 CURRENT ISSUES IN JOURNALISM APPROVED This course is a study of recent, critical problems faced by mass media with exploration of the complexities that cause them. Students will learn to think more critically about the coverage of current events and trends in the mass media profession. Prerequisites: CO 100 and CO 203. CO 370 3-0-3 PUBLICATIONS DESIGN APPROVED Students are introduced to layout and design using the latest page design software. This course provides students with a professional working knowledge of design techniques, grid theory, page layout, and image integration related to publication design applications. Prerequisite: CO 218. CO 470 3-0-3 MULTIMEDIA REPORTING APPROVED This course teaches students the importance of multimedia reporting and how to add audio and visual content to their stories. Students will learn the history of multimedia journalism, the importance of multimedia content in news organizations, and the ways to present this content. Prerequisite: CO 231.
The following requests were submitted by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. REQUEST ONE: Request to Add CS 555: Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structure APPROVED A request to add a course (CSS 555 : Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structure) to the Computer and Information Science Program was submitted by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. An acceptable rational, course description and tentative course syllabus was provided by the department. Conclusion: The committee accepted the request submitted by the Department. This item REQUEST TWO: Request to Add CS 490: Senior Project in Computer Science APPROVED A request to add a course (CSS 490 : Senior Project in Computer Science) to the Computer Science Program was submitted by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. An acceptable rational, course description and tentative course syllabus was provided by the department. Conclusion: The committee accepted the request submitted by the Department. This item