Course Form
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
MCLL
Course Title
Prefix and Course
#
The Russian Experience: Study Abroad
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Summarize the change(s) proposed
The Russian Experience
Change to permanent course number after offering
three times under an experimental bag number
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Ona Renner-Fahey
Phone/ email :
243-4602 /
Ona.Renner@mso.umt.edu
Program Chair/Director:
Linda Gillison
Other affected programs
None
Dean:
MCLG 393
Date
Chris Comer
Are other departments/programs affected by this modification Please obtain signature(s) from the
because of
Chair/Director of any such department/
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
program (above) before submission
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
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.
Common Course Numbering Review (Department Chair Must Initial):
NO
Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere in the MUS? Check all relevant disciplines if
course is interdisciplinary. (http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp)
If YES: Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate
equivalent course/campus. 
If NO: Course may be unique, but is subject to common course review. Be sure to include learning outcomes
on syllabus or paste below. The course number may be changed at the system level.
See syllabus.
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.) 
MCLG 393, The Russian Experience: Study Abroad, 3 credits, prereq., MCLG 193, offered intermittently
during summer or winter sessions. Students spend three weeks in Russia on a faculty-led study-abroad
program. They participate in daily cultural excursions and study Russian culture and literature with the
program director.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
Students of language are highly encouraged to study in the target country in order to gain linguistic and
cultural fluency. There is simply no better way to learn about a language and culture than to experience it first
hand.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
No. It is held during winter or summer session.
Complete for UG courses (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment - see procedure 301.30
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
Complete for Co-convented courses
Companion course number, title, and description (include syllabus of companion course in section V)
See procedure 301.20 http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx.
New fees and changes to existing fees are only approved once each biennium by the
Board of Regents. The coordination of fee submission is administered by Administration
and Finance. Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions
according to Policy 940.12.1 http://mus.edu/borpol/bor900/940-12-1.pdf . 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
Co-convened
To:
Description Change
Change in Credits
From:
To:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
NO
From:
To:
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary
program
initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the
course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course
number
4. If co-convened course: companion course number, title, and description
(include syllabus of companion course in section V) See procedure 301.20
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx.
5. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering?
http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp
If yes, please explain below whether this change will eliminate the course’s common course
status.
YES NO
6. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Have you reviewed the graduate
Reference procedure 301.30:
increment guidelines? Please check (X)
space provided.
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/
grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
(syllabus required in section V)
7. Other programs affected by the change
8. Justification for proposed change
V. Syllabus/Assessment Information (must include learning outcomes)
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send
digital copy with form.
The Russian Experience:
Study Abroad in Russia
Winter Session 2012
Credits: 3
Professor: Ona Renner-Fahey
Office Hours: M 10:10-11, W 11:10-12, F 2:10-3:00.
and by appointment.
Office: Liberal Arts 316
Office phone: 243 - 4602
E-mail: Ona.Renner@mso.umt.edu
Course description:
Students will spend three weeks in the target country on a faculty-led study-abroad program. We will
participate in daily cultural excursions, such as visits to and tours of museums, monasteries, parks, etc. In
addition, we will attend performances, such as ballets, plays, and concerts. Students will also learn how to
maneuver around Russian cities and daily life through becoming familiar with the metro system, grocery
stores, ATMS, and city maps. Students will be expected to attend all cultural events and be responsible for
retaining information learned on tours. In addition, there will be readings of famous relevant Russian poems
and short stories that will be done with the program director The one-credit pre-departure orientation course
is required for all participants in the program.
Goals and outcomes:
In this course students will continue to learn about various aspects of Russian culture (both “big C” and “little
c,” i.e. “high” and “low”), contemporary issues, and specialized vocabulary. They will gain an increased level
of comfort with the target language and with maneuvering around the target culture.
ASSESSMENT:
Participation (60%): Active participation is required in this course and the students will be given
participation grades for each event/excursion: F for not participating at all), D for being present but incapable
of participating fully (in the past, for example, I have had students who stayed out too late the night before
and were “barely on their legs,” to use a Russian expression), C for average participation, B for good quality
and quantity of participation, A for excellent quality and quantity of participation (the student is highly
engaged, asking questions, perhaps taking notes, etc.).
Homework (10%): The homework for this course will consist mostly of reading. We will take advantage of
our meager three weeks in the target country and thus the reading load will be very light. However, there will
be short readings assigned in order to enhance our experience of a particular excursion and students will be
expected to answer questions about the reading.
Final exam (30%): There will be a comprehensive final exam. More information on content and
expectations will be provided at a later date.
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.
Revised 8-23-11