EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
TYPE OF REVISION: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.)
Course Number/Subject Code
xx
Course Title
REQUEST FOR COURSE REVISIONS
Credit Hours
xx
DEPARTMENT:
COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE ARTS
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
MICHAEL TEW
Course Description
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Restriction
COLLEGE:
ARTS AND SCIENCES
PHONE:
487-0388
CONTACT EMAIL:
MTEW@EMICH.EDU
DIRECTIONS: COMPLETE SECTION A AND SECTIONS B1a, B2a, B3a B4a, B9, B10 AND B11. COMPLETE ONLY THE REMAINING PARTS OF
SECTION B THAT CONCERN THE REVISIONS CHECKED ABOVE. FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT THE COURSE AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE.
A. Rationale for Revision:
The current course title and description for CTAC 124 do not reflect current content and practice in the course.
Primarily, the description is inaccurate since it was originally written as an extension of CTAS 121 – a course no longer
offered by the University. Additionally, the course title and description need to be adjusted as the result of content
changes associated with assessment of the course (program review and General Education projects). The original
description and title apply to only a few of the student learning outcomes and content features of the course. Course
assessment resulted in a change in course outcomes which now include the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
The Student is able to communicate oral messages intended for public audience The Student is able to analyze oral messages presented to public audiences by others The Student is able to craft oral arguments intended for public audiences The Student is able to manage communication apprehension as related to the presentation of oral messages to public audiences The Student is able to articulate the relationship between public oral communication and democratic life in historical and contemporary contexts The Student is able to demonstrate the principles of ethical oral public communication The current course title alludes to only three of the course outcomes (1, 3 and 4). The current course description does
not appropriately suggest any of the course outcomes (as previously indicated, the description is inaccurate). Both the
course title and the current description suggest a course limited to the development of a single behavioral skill whereas
actual practice and approved course outcomes suggest content and learning at cognitive, behavioral, and affective
levels. The proposed course title and description are reflective of the content and intentions of the course and are still
consistent with the overall Communication curriculum and the role the course serves in the General Education
program. Additionally, the inclusion of the term communication in the course title and description better links this
basic course to disciplinary practice at both the institutional and professional organizational levels.
B. Course Information
1. a) Current Subject Code and Course Number:
CTAC 124
b) (If new) Proposed Subject Code and Course Number:
2. a) Current Course Title:
Fundamentals of Speech
b) (If new) Proposed Course Title:
3. a) Current Credit Hours:
Miller, Course Revision,
Sept. 05
03
Foundations of Speech Communication
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:
More intensive theory and practice in the principles of effective speech composition.
b) (If new) Proposed Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words):
CTAC 124 develops students’ public speaking skills and introduces students to foundational concepts in communication studies.
5. (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:
6. (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.
Current:
Proposed:
7. (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:
8. (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. Academic/Class Level: Check all those who will be allowed to take the course as part of their academic program.
Current
Proposed
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
Note: Only 400-level undergraduate courses can be taken by graduate students for credit toward their program of study.. Only
Certificate and Masters students may take these courses. If this is a 400-level course that will now be offered for graduate credit,
attach Approval Form for 400-level Course for Graduate Credit.
Note: Only 500-level graduate courses can be taken by undergraduate students.
b. Majors/Programs: (Check if course is restricted to those in specific majors/programs)
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Current
Proposed
Yes
Yes
No
No
If yes, list the majors/programs
c. Departmental Permission: (Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student
registering.)
Current
Proposed
Yes
No
Yes
No
d. Admission to Specific College: (Check if course is restricted to those admitted to specific college.)
Current
Proposed
College of Business:
College of Business:
College of Education:
College of Education:
9. List all departmental programs for which this course is Required or a Restricted Elective.
Program
Communication Major/Minor
Required __X__ Restricted Elective _____
Program
General Education Area 1: Oral Communication
Required __X__ Restricted Elective _____
Program_________________________________________________________
10. Is this course required by programs in other departments?
Required
Yes
Restricted Elective _____
No
X
11. 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.
12. 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/College
1. Department
Vote of department faculty:
For ____29______
Against ____0______
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Department Head Signature
Date
Abstentions ___0_______
11/18/11
2. College
College Dean Signature
Date
3. Graduate School
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Associate Dean Signature
Date
D. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Undergraduate Studies Signature
Date
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