PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE IN PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 28403
Type of program change proposed (check all that apply)
XX
Establishment, dissolution, division, or consolidation of academic departments
or other degree-granting entities
Establishment, dissolution, or revision of academic degrees, including majors,
minors, and certificate programs
Policies for maximum and minimum hours required for majors, minors, and
certificates
Total number of hours required for graduation 
University-wide competency requirements (other than basic studies, oral
communication intensive, or computer competency)
Course prefixes
Curricular conflicts between schools and/or colleges
Other general curricular policies which have total university impact
Description of proposed program change:
The Watson School of Education seeks to establish an English as a Second Language minor
consisting of the following classes (21 hours total).
EDN 265 Culture, Advocacy and Policy for ESL Teachers
ENG 320 Introduction to Linguistics
EDN 316 Second Language Acquisition
ENG 321 Structure of the English Language
EDN 417 Second Language Methods and Assessment
EDN 418 Reading and Writing in a Second Language
Electives: 3 hours in a Foreign Language (200 level or above)
List of attached documents for review:
Course syllabi, catalogue course descriptions and justification are attached.
Signature of Department Chairperson:
Signature of Dean:
Date:
Date:
Action of the University Curriculum Committee:
Signature of the UCC Chairperson:
Date:
UCC Approved: 4/01