College of the Redwoods
SELECTED TOPICS CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
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Division: Humanities and Communications
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Course ID and Number: Library 99A
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Course Title: Book of the Year Discussion Group
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Discipline(s): (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web
address and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf]
Course may fit more than one discipline; identify all that apply): English, Humanities, Reading
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New
Change to existing course
(Indicate changes on "Summary of Curriculum Changes" form)
Replacing existing course
(Course to be inactivated)
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Provide explanation and justification for addition/change/deletion:
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List any special materials, equipment, tools, etc. that students must purchase:
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This course will have an instructional materials fee. No
Fee: $
Submitted by:
John Johnston and Vincent Peloso
Division Chair/Director: Jason Leppaluoto
Yes
Tel. Ext. x4565
Date: 5/2/08
Review Date: 5/2/08
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 6/3/08
Yes
Date: 5/9/08
Selected Topics Courses Form (rev. 9.5.06)
Revised and approved: February 11, 2005/Academic Senate: March 2, 2005
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SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM CHANGES
FOR AN EXISTING COURSE
FEATURES
Catalog Description
(Please include text of
old catalog description.)
Grading Standard
NEW
OLD
Select
Select
Total Units
Lecture Units
Lab Units
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended
Preparation
Maximum Class Size
Repeatability—
Maximum Enrollments
Other
If any of the listed features have been modified in the new proposal, indicate the "old" (current) information and
proposed changes.
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College of the Redwoods
SELECTED TOPICS COURSE OUTLINE
DATE: 5/1/08
COURSE ID AND NUMBER: Library 99
FORMER ID AND NUMBER (if previously offered):
COURSE TITLE: Book of the Year Discussion Group
Is this the first time this course has been offered?
The second time?
The third time?
FIRST TERM NEW OR REVISED COURSE MAY BE OFFERED: F08
TOTAL UNITS: 1.0
TOTAL HOURS: 18
[Lecture Units: 1.0
[Lecture Hours: 18
Lab Units: 0]
Lab Hours: 0]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 28
GRADING STANDARD
Letter Grade Only
CR/NC Only
Is this course repeatable for additional credit units?: No
Grade-CR/NC Option
Yes
how many total enrollments?
DESCRIPTION OF SELECTED TOPIC
Clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what kinds of student goals the course is designed to fulfill.
A discussion-driven study and exploration of selected topics related to the current Book
of the Year selection. Students will analyze and discuss different aspects of the diverse
viewpoints represented in and the issues raised by the book.
PREREQUISITES
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Prerequisite:
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed .
COREQUISITES
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite:
Course(s):
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No
Yes
Course(s): English 350
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
Students will be asked to respond to text critically and analytically through both written
and oral expression.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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What should the student be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
1. Articulate exploratory questions about literature.
2. Formulate justifiable arguments in support of a valid interpretation.
3. Actively participate in class discussions.
4. Identify and evaluate the issues, assumptions, themes and styles employed in the
text.
5, Develop judgments that distinguish belief from knowledge and fact from opinion in
responding to the questions of personal, cultural, philosophic, religious, and social
issues represented.
6. Use examples, details, and evidence to support opinions and arguments.
7. Evaluate the text in its historical and cultural context.
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
What will students be doing (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
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Participating in discussions.
Listening to lectures.
Reading aloud.
Responding to in-class writing prompts.
Working on group projects.
Composing a term paper.
Researching relevant topics, themes or issues related to the reading.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
How will students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes? Indicate which assessments (if any)
are required for all sections.
Representative assessment tasks:
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Reading Response Journals.
Oral Presentations.
Term papers.
Class projects.
Required assessments for all sections – to include but not limited to:
1. Participation in discussions.
2. Contribution to discussions.
2. In-class writing assignments.
3. Analysis of issues and themes.
4. Depth and breadth of engagement.
5. Sound reasoning and research skills.
COURSE CONTENT
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To justify repeatability, describe course content and list texts for two representative selected topics, demonstrating
clearly that each will provide significantly different content.
Representative Topic #1
Course Title: Parable of the Sower Discussion Group
Themes: What themes, if any, are threaded throughout the learning experiences in this course?
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The Religious Impluse.
Internal Immigration.
Societal Collapse.
Speculative Fiction.
Climate Change.
The "back to the land" movement.
The Future of Humboldt County.
Blacks in California.
Concepts: What concepts do students need to understand to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Empathetic Intelligence.
2. Survivalism.
3. Dystopia.
4. Science Fiction.
5. Global Warming.
6. Living off the land.
7. Immigration Issues.
8. Minority status.
Issues: What primary issues or problems, if any, must students understand to achieve course outcomes (including
such issues as gender, diversity, multi-culturalism, and class)?
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Historical and cultural causes for the events depicted.
Octavia Butler's background as it relates to this novel.
The tradition of dystopian fiction.
Current social and cultural trends as reflected in the novel.
Olamina's journey compared to Sojourner Truth's.
The history and future of water use in California.
How to imagine the future.
Skills: What skills must students master to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Reading for meaning.
2. Speaking clearly, listening respectfully and responding appropriately to diverse
opinions.
3. Questioning one's own assumptions and those of others.
4. Differentiating between causes and effects.
5. Relating prior knowledge to what one reads and hears.
6. Using appropriate language to effectively support a thoughtful position.
Examples of Appropriate Texts or Other Readings: Title, Author, and Date are required.
Author Octavia
Author
E. Butler Title Parable of the Sower Date 1993
Title
Date
Other Appropriate Readings:
Representative Topic #2
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Course Title: The Kite Runner Book Discussion Group
Themes: What themes, if any, are threaded throughout the learning experiences in this course?
1. The Immigrant Experience.
2. The History and Culture of Afghanistan.
3. Family Dynamics between Fathers and Sons.
4. The Causes and Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse.
5. The History of Fascism.
6. Islamic Culture.
Concepts: What concepts do students need to understand to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Fundamentalism.
2. Cultural Relativity.
3. Class Differences.
4. Ethnic Identification.
5. Religious Tolerance.
6. Post Traumatic Stress.
Issues: What primary issues or problems, if any, must students understand to achieve course outcomes (including
such issues as gender, diversity, multi-culturalism, and class)?
1. The reasons why people choose to immigrate.
2. The effects of war and political upheaval.
3. How fathers and sons negotiate intimacy and inidividuality.
4. The relationship of class and ethnicity to self-esteem.
5. The differences between democracy, monarchy and totalitarianism.
6. The status of women in a patriarchal society.
Skills: What skills must students master to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Reading for meaning.
2. Speaking clearly, listening respectfully and responding appropriately to diverse
opinions.
3. Questioning one's own assumptions and those of others.
4. Differentiatting between causes and effects.
5. Relating prior knowledge to what one reads and hears.
6. Using appropriate language to effectively support a thoughtful position
Examples of Appropriate Texts or Other Readings: Title, Author, and Date are required.
Author Khaled
Hosseini Title The Kite Runner Date 2003
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Other Appropriate Readings:
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER LIBR-99
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: LIBR Library
16. CoRequisite Course: None
2. Subject: LIBR
17. CoRequisite Noncourse: ENGL-350
Course No: 99
3. Credit Type: D Credit Degree Applicable
18. Maximum Class Size: 28
4. Min/Maximum Units: 1.0 to
19. Repeat/Retake: R2 May enroll 3 times for credit
variable units
5. Course Level: E Not Occupational
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title: Book of Year Discussion Group
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title: Book of the Year Discussion Group
24. Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
10. National ID (CIP): 25.9999
25. Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
11. Local ID (TOPS): 160100
26. Billing Method: T-Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
28. Billing Credits: 1.0
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Level Two Work Experience:
NWE Not Coop Work Experience
29. Purpose: A Liberal Arts Sciences
Level Three:
30. Articulation No. (CAN):
Placeholder for GE OR
DOES NOT APPLY
31. Articulation Seq. (CAN):
Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
32. Transfer Status: B Transfers to CSU only
13. Instructional Method: LEC Lecture and/or Discussion
33. Equates to another course?
course number.
14. Lec TLUs: 1.5 Contact Hours: 18
Lab TLUs:
Contact Hours:
Lecture/Lab TLUs:
Contact Hours:
15. Prerequisite: None
Particular Comments for Printed Schedule.
Curriculum Committee approved 5/9/08.
Selected Topics Courses Form (rev. 9.5.06)
Revised and approved: February 11, 2005/Academic Senate: March 2, 2005
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