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R EQUEST FOR C OURSE R EVISIONS x
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Prerequisite/Corequisite
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D EPARTMENT /S CHOOL : History and Philosophy C OLLEGE : Arts and Sciences
C ONTACT P ERSON : Jesse Kauffman
C ONTACT P HONE : 7-0816 C ONTACT E MAIL : jesse.kauffman@emich.edu
R EQUESTED S TART D ATE : T ERM : Fall Y EAR : 2012
D IRECTIONS : C OMPLETE S ECTION A AND S ECTIONS B1 a
, B2 a
, B3 a
B4 a
, B11, B12 AND B13.
COMPLETE O NLY THE REMAINING PARTS OF
S ECTION B THAT C ONCERN THE REVISIONS CHECKED ABOVE .
FOR ASSISTANCE C ONTACT THE C OURSE AND P ROGRAM D EVELOPMENT
O FFICE .
A. Rationale for Revision:
The second half of the Western Civilization survey as currently offered does not include the Second
World War. There are, however, good reasons for extending the timeframe of the course to include coverage of this seminal event. The Second World War marks the culmination point of many of the historical forces and trends covered in HIST 102: the impact of technology on how wars are fought, the invention of pseudo-scientific racism, the increasing movement of women from the private to the public sphere, the growth of the power of the state. In addition, many of the problems caused in
Europe by historical upheavals such as industrialization, nationalism, imperialism, and the rise of mass politics are not resolved until the post-World War II period, when Europe genuinely enters a new historical epoch. Finally, the cultural and political impact of the Second World War still exercises a powerful influence on European, American, and global politics and culture. History majors, as well as students whose only exposure to college-level history will be in HIST 102, would be better served by their time in this course if they were to emerge from it with a basic knowledge of
World War II and the Holocaust.
B. Course Information
1. a) Current Subject Code and Course Number: HIST 102
b) (If new) Proposed Subject Code and Course Number:
2. a) Current Course Title: Western Civilization, 1648-World War I
b) (If new) Proposed Course Title:
3. a) Current Credit Hours: 3
Western Civilization, 1648-World War II
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b) (If new) Proposed Credit Hours c) (If new) Briefly describe how the increase/decrease in credit hours will be reflected in course content.
4. a) Current Catalog Description:
A topical survey of western civilization from the 17th century to World War I. Cultural development and institutional growth are emphasized. The Baroque era, Enlightenment, political and industrial revolutions, nationalism and imperialism are among major topics considered. b) (If new) Proposed Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words):
A survey of western history from the 17th century to World War II. Major themes include the rise of modern states, the emergence of science, the impact of European colonialism on the non-European world, upheavals in the arts and philosophy, and the origins and consequences of total war.
5. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.)
Current
On CampusX a. Standard (lecture/lab) X
Off Campus X b. Fully Online X c. Hybrid
6. Grading Mode
X
Current
Normal (A-E) X Credit/No Credit
Proposed a. Standard (lecture/lab) X
On CampusX b. Fully Online X c. Hybrid
Proposed
Normal (A-E)
X
X
Off Campus X
Credit/No Credit
7. (Complete only if prerequisites are to be changed.) List Current and Proposed Prerequisite Courses by subject code, number and title.
Students must complete prerequisites before they can take this course.
Current: Proposed:
8. (Complete only if corequisites are to be changed) List Current and Proposed Corequisite Courses by subject code, number and title.
Students must take corequisite courses at the same time as they are taking this course.
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Current: Proposed:
9. (Complete only if concurrent prerequisites are to be changed.) List Current and Proposed Concurrent Prerequisite Courses by subject code, number and title. Students must take concurrent prerequisites either before or at the same time as they are taking this course.
Current: Proposed:
10. (Complete only if course restrictions are to be changed. Complete only those sections that pertain to the restrictions that are to be changed.) List Current and Proposed Course Restrictions. Course Restrictions limit the type of students who will be allowed to take the course. a . Restriction by College: Check if course is restricted to those admitted to specific college.
Current
College of Business:
Proposed
College of Business:
College of Education: College of Education: b. Restriction by Majors/Programs: Check if course is restricted to those in specific majors/programs.
Current
Yes
Proposed
Yes
No
If “Yes”, list the majors/programs
No c. Restriction by Academic/Class Level: Check all those who will be allowed to take the course as part of their academic program.
Undergraduate
Current
All Undergraduates
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Second Bachelor
Post. Bac. Tchr. Cert.
Graduate
Current
All Graduates
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
UG Degree Pending
Low GPA Admit
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Proposed
All Undergraduates
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Second Bachelor
Proposed
All Graduates
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
UG Degree Pending
Low GPA Admit
Post. Bac. Tchr. Cert.
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Note: If this is a 400-level course to be offered for graduate credit, attach Approval
Credit. Only “Approved for Graduate Credit”
Note: Only 500-level graduate courses can be taken by undergraduate students. Undergraduate students may not register for
600-level courses
Form for 400-level Course for Graduate undergraduate courses may be included on graduate programs of study. d. Departmental Permission: (Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student registering.)
Proposed Current
Yes
No
Yes
No
11. List all departmental programs in which this course is Required or a Restricted Elective.
Program Required Restricted Elective ______
Program Required Restricted Elective ______
12. Is this course required by programs in other departments? Yes No X
13. If “Yes”, do the affected departments support this change? Yes No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of support, if available.
14. Will the proposed revision increase/decrease credit hours in any program? Yes No X
If “Yes”, list the programs and provide an explanation for the increase/decrease, along with a copy of the revised program that includes the new credit hour total.
C. Action of the Department/School and College
1. Department/School
Vote of HIST faculty:
Kate Mehuron
For ____15______
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Department Head History and Philosophy Signature
Against ____0______ Abstentions ____1______
1/13/2012
Date
2. College
College Dean Signature
3. Graduate School (if Graduate Course)
Graduate Dean Signature
D.
Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
Date
Date
Date
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