Course Form (revised 8-2009) I. Summary of Proposed Changes Dept / Program Native American Studies Prefix and Course # NAS 142 Course Title Elementary Blackfoot II Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces) Summarize the change(s) proposed II. Endorsement/Approvals Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office Please type / print name Signature Date Requestor: Wade Davies Phone/ email : Program Chair/Director: Wade Davies Other affected programs Modern & Classical Languages & Literatures Dean: Chris Comer III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus. YES NO Common Course Numbering Review: Does an equivalent course exist X elsewhere in the MUS? Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate equivalent course/campus http://msudw.msu.montana.edu:9030/wfez/owa/musxfer.p_CCN_MAIN Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits, repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) U 142 Elementary Blackfoot II 4cr. Offered intermittently spring. Continuation of 141. Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed? The proposed course has been offered as NAS 195 for three years (including Autumn 2009). The Department of Native American Studies examines the contemporary and past experiences and life ways of the first Americans from their perspectives. However, there are no Native American language courses offered on campus. This course is designed for both Native American and non-Native American students so they can better understand human similarities and differences. This language course will enhance the development of better communication and cross–cultural relationships. Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course? None Complete for UG courses. (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number). Describe graduate increment (Reference guidelines: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm) Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions determined by the Board of Regents. Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee. If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee? Justification: IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply Deletion Title Course Number Change From: Level U, UG, G To: From: To: YES NO X Description Change Change in Credits Repeatability Cross Listing (primary program initiates form) Prerequisites Is there a fee associated with the course? 1. Current course information at it appears in catalog 2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) (http://www.umt.edu/catalog) From: To: 3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course number 4. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering? If yes, then will this change eliminate the course’s common course status? Please explain below. 5. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG. Reference guidelines at: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm (syllabus required in section V) Have you reviewed the graduate increment guidelines? Please check (X) space provided. 6. Other programs affected by the change 7. Justification for proposed change V. Syllabus/Assessment Information Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send digital copy with form. Native American Studies 195: Blackfoot Language II Spring Semester 2009 Syllabus Time and Place: MTWR 11:10am-12:00pm Room: Schreiber Gym 303 Instructor: Annabelle Chatsis E-mail: achatsishelena@hotmail.com Phone: (406) 243-5831 please leave a message Office: Leave a message at NAS Office Hours: SS232 (TBA) Goals and Objectives Oki, Welcome to Blackfeet II. In this session, you will become familiar and understand short correspondence phrases in the Blackfeet language. You will gain clarity and conversational confidence when speaking Blackfeet. The class will introduce role-playing as a tool that will emerge you into a language experience. Included in this session is a lab which will enhance your language performance and allow plenty of practice of both written and verbal commands. In addition, some Blackfoot history and culture will be introduced as it portrays to the language. Course requirements Assignments There will be materials on Blackboard that will involve some new phrases and material already use in the previous session. Every week, a new content will be posted for your lab work (starting from second week in Feb.) You will work on a separate sheet of paper with the materials on the blackboard, and turn it in on the following Tuesday’s class. You will be graded according to completed work and points will be awarded on finished work. Tests and Grading Students’ grades will be based on lab assignments, quizzes, midterm, final, and attendance. Lab 4800 points (400x12) Quizzes 300 points (100x3) Mid-Term 400 points Final 500 points Attendance 100 points A 5552-6100 C 4271-4514 AB+ B B- 5369-5551 5125-5368 4881-5124 4698-4880 CD+ D D- 4088-4270 3905-4087 3661-3904 3295-3660 Total 6100 points C+ 4515-4697 F 0-3294 Examination Schedule Mid Term: Mar. 24 (Tue.) Quizzes: Feb. 19 (Thu.), Mar. 12 (Thu), Apr. 16 (Thu.) Final: May 14 (Thu) 8:00am-10:00am Attendance You are required to attend classes on a regular basis. Points will be deducted for each class missed. Materials will be disturbed during class time. If you miss any class meeting, it is your responsibility to acquire materials from fellow student attending this class. Attendance will be recorded at the beginning of class. It is your responsibility to inform me at the beginning of class time if you need to leave early. Academic Misconduct All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University. All students are required to refer to the course catalogue. (http://www.umt.edu/catalog/) Textbooks (Recommended) Donald G Frantz/Norma Russell, Blackfoot Dictionary. Second Edition Donald G Frantz, Blackfoot Grammar. This book can be ordered on line. VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course number, title, and proposed change for all proposals. VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.