PROPOSAL TO DESIGNATE AN EXISTING
COURSE AS BASIC STUDIES COURSE
UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 28403
Department(s): Philosophy and Religion
Course Number: PAR 225 Title: Women and Religion
Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: None
Is an accurate course description in the current catalogue? yes
If not, attach a copy of the approved course proposal form from the appropriate college or school
curriculum committee.
Potential Instructors: Dr. Diana Pasulka, Dr. Herb Berg
Name(s) of the developer(s) of this proposal: Dr. Diana Pasulka
Signature of Chairperson(s)
Date:
Action of the University Curriculum Committee:
Signature of the UCC Chairperson:
Date:
Proposal for Basic Studies Course
1.
X
Indicate the primary emphasis of this course (indicate one only):
a. Developing competence in the skills of comprehension, composition, reasoning, and
analysis.
b.Introducing students to the structure and methodology of a discipline.
c. Addressing important human concerns from an interdisciplinary perspective.
2.
Into which Basic Studies category/subdivision would this course be placed?
Philosophy
3.
Please provide a description of the course by attaching copies of the course syllabus
and/or other explanatory material. The following information should be included:
Addressed in appended report, “PAR 225”
catalogue description
content outline or list of course topics
goals of objectives of the course
academic discipline(s) introduced
description of the intended audience
major materials used in the course
special provisions of the course (e.g., studio work, labs, etc.)
4.
Describe the pedagogical techniques used in this course. In your discussion be sure to
describe both (a) the activities of the course, i.e., the ways that students respond to course
content (e.g., small group discussion, questions embedded in lecture, lab work, papers,
quizzes, etc.) and (b) test items and/or other evaluation techniques. Make reference to the
syllabus and supporting documents as appropriate.
Addressed in appended report, “PAR 225”
5.
In a narrative of no more than two (2) pages, please address either A or B below:
A.
For all categories except G, discuss how this course is appropriate to students who may
never engage in any other formal study of the discipline or disciplines represented and
who are in their first semesters of college study. In doing so, be sure to discuss the extent
to which previous study or knowledge within the discipline, or any specialized skills
within other disciplines, are prerequisite or desirable for enrollment in the course.
Addressed in appended report, “PAR 225”
UCC REVISED: 11/94
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