Request for New Course
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
REQUEST FOR NEW COURSE
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES
COLLEGE: ARTS AND SCIENCES
CONTACT PERSON: DEANNA MIHALY
CONTACT PHONE: (734) 487-1177
CONTACT EMAIL: DMIHALY@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: FALL 2014
A. Rationale/Justification for the Course
Faculty in the Women's and Gender Studies Department have recently begun to develop short-term experiences abroad.
We would like to be able to offer short-term studies abroad programs as a multi-cultural/cross-cultural elective for the
major. The course description will remain flexible, to accommodate varied program sites that will be chosen in
correlation with particular course themes. This course will provide an umbrella number, under which WGST will
schedule short-term programs of study outside the United States.
B. Course Information
1. Subject Code and Course Number: WGST 640
2. Course Title: Women's and Gender Studies Abroad
3. Credit Hours: 3
4. Repeatable for Credit? Yes____X__
No ___ If “Yes”, how many total credits may be earned?____6___
5. Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words.):
This course involves short-term travel and study outside the United States. Topics in women's and gender studies will
be explored in the context of transnational feminism, with examination of issues related closely to the place of study.
6. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.)
a. Standard (lecture/lab)
On Campus
Off Campus X (in cooperation with Academic Programs Abroad)
b. Fully Online
c. Hybrid/ Web Enhanced X
7. Grading Mode:
Normal (A-E)
X
Credit/No Credit
8. Prerequisites: Courses that MUST be completed before a student can take this course. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title.)
9. Concurrent Prerequisites: Courses listed in #5 that MAY also be taken at the same time as a student is taking this course. (List by Subject
Code, Number and Title.)
None
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10. Corequisites: Courses that MUST be taken at the same time as a student in taking this course.
(List by Subject Code, Number and
Title.) None
11. Equivalent Courses. A student may not earn credit for both a course and its equivalent. A course will count as a repeat if an equivalent
course has already been taken. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title) None
12. Course Restrictions:
a. Restriction by College. Is admission to a specific College Required?
College of Business
Yes
No
x
College of Education
Yes
No
x
b. Restriction by Major/Program. Will only students in certain majors/programs be allowed to take this course?
Yes
No
x
If “Yes”, list the majors/programs
c. Restriction by Class Level Check all those who will be allowed to take the course:
Undergraduate
Graduate
All undergraduates_______
All graduate students__X__
Freshperson
Certificate
X
Sophomore
Masters
X
Junior
Specialist
Senior
Doctoral
Second Bachelor________
UG Degree Pending___X__
Post-Bac. Tchr. Cert._____
Low GPA Admit_______
X
Note: If this is a 400-level course to be offered for graduate credit, attach Approval Form for 400-level Course for Graduate
Credit. Only “Approved for Graduate Credit” undergraduate courses may be included on graduate programs of study.
Note: Only 500-level graduate courses can be taken by undergraduate students. Undergraduate students may not register for
600-level courses
d. Restriction by Permission. Will Departmental Permission be required?
Yes
x
No
(Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student registering.)
13. Will the course be offered as part of the General Education Program?
Yes
No
x
If “Yes”, attach Request for Inclusion of a Course in the General Education Program: Education for Participation in the Global Community
form. Note: All new courses proposed for inclusion in this program will be reviewed by the General Education Advisory Committee. If this
course is NOT approved for inclusion in the General Education program, will it still be offered? Yes
No
C. Relationship to Existing Courses
Within the Department:
14. Will this course will be a requirement or restricted elective in any existing program(s)? Yes
No
x__
If “Yes”, list the programs and attach a copy of the programs that clearly shows the place the new course will have in the curriculum.
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Program ___________
Required _ Restricted Elective
Program ___________
Required _ Restricted Elective
15. Will this course replace an existing course? Yes
No
X
16. (Complete only if the answer to #15 is “Yes.”)
a. Subject Code, Number and Title of course to be replaced:
b. Will the course to be replaced be deleted?
Yes
No
17. (Complete only if the answer #16b is “Yes.”) If the replaced course is to be deleted, it is not necessary to submit a Request for
Graduate and Undergraduate Course Deletion.
a. When is the last time it will be offered?
Term
Year
b. Is the course to be deleted required by programs in other departments?
Contact the Course and Program Development Office if necessary.
Yes
No
c. If “Yes”, do the affected departments support this change?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of support, if available.
Outside the Department: The following information must be provided. Contact the Course and Program Development office for
assistance if necessary.
18. Are there similar courses offered in other University Departments?
If “Yes”, list courses by Subject Code, Number and Title
Yes
No
x
19. If similar courses exist, do the departments in which they are offered support the proposed course?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support from the affected departments. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of
support, if available.
D. Course Requirements
20. Attach a detailed Sample Course Syllabus including:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Course goals, objectives and/or student learning outcomes
Outline of the content to be covered
Student assignments including presentations, research papers, exams, etc.
Method of evaluation
Grading scale (if a graduate course, include graduate grading scale)
Special requirements
Bibliography, supplemental reading list
Other pertinent information.
NOTE: COURSES BEING PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL
COMMUNITY PROGRAM MUST USE THE SYLLABUS TEMPLATE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL EDUCATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE TEMPLATE IS ATTACHED TO THE REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF A COURSE IN THE
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FORM.
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E. Cost Analysis (Complete only if the course will require additional University resources.
Fill in Estimated Resources for the
sponsoring department(s). Attach separate estimates for other affected departments.)
Estimated Resources:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Faculty / Staff
$_________
$_________
$_________
SS&M
$_________
$_________
$_________
Equipment
$_________
$_________
$_________
Total
$_________
$_________
$_________
F. Action of the Department/School and College
1. Department/School
Vote of faculty: For __________
Against __________
Abstentions __________
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Department Head/School Director Signature
Date
2. College/Graduate School
A. College
College Dean Signature
Date
B. Graduate School (if Graduate Course)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
G. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
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Dr. Deanna H. Mihaly, Associate Professor of Spanish Program Advisor, Women's and Gender Studies Campus phone: (734) 487-­‐1177 E-­‐Mail Address: dmihaly@emich.edu Course Description from the catalog: WGST 640 -­‐ Women's and Gender Studies Abroad This course involves short-­‐term travel and study outside the United States. Topics in women's and gender studies will be explored in the context of transnational feminism, with examination of issues related closely to the place of study. Requirements Complete all course shell assignments prior to departure to Buenos Aires. Once in Argentina, attend all class sessions and cultural city tours assigned to group. Follow Student Conduct rules at all times, attend daily language classes, speak Spanish when possible, and complete daily journal reflection assignments. Language Classes Students will take have two hours of basic Spanish conversation courses per day. The class sessions will develop cross-­‐cultural understanding and will give students the skills they need to read and understand newspapers and political posters in Spanish. Grading Scale A 92-­‐100% C-­‐ 70-­‐71% A-­‐ 90-­‐91% D+ 68-­‐69% B+ 88-­‐89% D 62-­‐67% B 82-­‐87% D-­‐ 60-­‐61% B-­‐ 80-­‐81% F 59-­‐below C+ 78-­‐89% C 72-­‐77% Grade Components Participation/Group Excursions 15% Language Classes 15% Course Shell Reading Quizzes 30% Daily Journal 20% Final Paper 20% Daily Schedule Language class 9:00-­‐11:00 Cultural City Tours/Activities 1:00-­‐5:00 Group Journal Writing and Reflection 7:00-­‐8:00 Tentative Program Calendar May 7-­‐ June 5 On-­‐line Assignments, EMU Online course shell June 7-­‐ June 21 On-­‐site activities in Buenos Aires EMU Online Assignments Reading 1: Alicia Partnoy, The Little School Miller, New Course
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reading quiz, threaded discussion posting -­‐ due May 14 Reading 2: Marjorie Agosín, The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo reading quiz, threaded discussion posting -­‐ due May 21 Film: Luis Puenzo, La historia oficial quiz on film plot and characters, threaded discussion posting -­‐ due May 24 Reading 4: Diana Taylor, Disappearing Acts, Spectacles of Gender and Nationalism in Argentina's Dirty War, selected passages and Barbara Sutton, "Bodies in Crisis" and "Embodiment, Globalities, and Resistance" reading quiz, threaded discussion posting -­‐ due May 31 Reading 5: Griselda Gambaro, Information for Foreigners reading quiz, threaded discussion posting -­‐ due June 5 Language Classes Students will be graded on their effort and participation in the daily language sessions. There will be no formal assessment of language skills, but students will be completing in-­‐class written and oral exercises each day. The last day of class will conclude with student presentations of news articles they have translated and interpreted, in relation to the topic of gendered activism in Argentina. Daily Journal Assignments Each day of the two week study abroad period in Buenos Aires, Argentina, students will be asked to write a reflection piece in response to a prompt. The prompt will relate course reading material to a site visited that day. There will be time each evening for group discussion and reflection before students begin their journal assignments. Final Paper The paper will be due, via drop box on EMU Online, by June 29. The paper (5-­‐7 pages) will address one particular example of gendered activism in Argentina. Students may use a combination of popular source materials from their travels in Argentina and citations from academic materials to support claims made in their paper. Academic dishonesty Academic dishonesty, including all forms of cheating and/or plagiarism, will not be tolerated in this class. Penalties for an act of academic dishonesty may range from receiving a failing grade for a particular assignment to receiving a failing grade for the entire course. In addition, you may be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Services for discipline that can result in either a suspension or permanent dismissal. The Student Conduct Code contains detailed definitions of what constitutes academic dishonesty, but if you are not sure about whether something you are doing would be considered academic dishonesty, consult with the instructor. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Classroom Management Issues Students are expected to abide by the Student Conduct Code and assist in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and protects the rights of all members of the University community. Incivility and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in a request to leave class and referral to the office of Student Judicial Services (SJS) for discipline. Example of inappropriate classroom conduct include repeatedly arriving late to class, using a cellular phone, or talking while other are speaking. You may access the Code online at www.emich.edu/sis Miller, New Course
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Student and Exchange Visitor Statement (SEVIS) The Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) requires F and J students report to the Office of International Students, 229 King Hall within 10 days of the event: Changes in your name, local address, major field of study, or source of funding. Changes in your degree-­‐completion date. Changes in your degree level (ex. Bachelors to Masters). Intent to transfer to another school. Prior permission from OIS is needed for the following: Dropping ALL courses as well as carrying or dropping BELOW minimum credit hours. Employment on or off-­‐campus. Registering for more than one ONLINE course per term (F-­‐visa only) Endorsing I-­‐20 or DS-­‐2019 for re-­‐entry into the USA. Failure to report may result in the termination of your SEVIS record and even arrest and deportation. If you have questions or concerns, contact the OIS at 487-­‐3116, not your instructor. Special Needs Accommodations If you wish to be accommodated for your disability, EMU Board of Regents policy #8.3 requires that you first register with the Access Services Office (ASO) in room 203 King Hall. You may contact ASO by telephone at 487-­‐
2470. Students with disabilities are encouraged to register with ASO promptly as you will only be accommodated from the date you register with them forward. No retroactive accommodations are possible. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bibliography Agosín, Marjorie.The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo. Trans. J. Molloy. New York: Williams-­‐Wallace Publishing, 1990. Argentine National Commission on the Disappeared. Nunca mas: The Report of the Argentine National Commission on the Disappeared. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 1998. Beverley, John. Testimonio: On the Politics of Truth. Minneapolis, University of Minnesota Press, 1994. Castillo, Debra. Talking Back: Toward a Latin American Feminist Literary Criticsim. Ithaca: Cornell UP 1992. Feitlowitz, Marguerite. A Lexicon of Terror: Argentina and the Legacies of Torture. New York: Oxford UP, 1999. Gambaro Griselda. Information for Foreigners: Three Plays be Griselda Gambaro. Trans. Marguerite Feitlowitz. Chicago: Northwestern UP, 1990. Harlow, Barbara. Barred: Women, Writing, and Political Detention. Greensboro: Wesleyan, 1992. Kaminsky, Amy. Reading the Body Politic: Feminist Criticsim and Latin American Women Writers. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1992. Partnoy, Alicia. The Little School: Tales of Diappearance and Survival. San Francisco: Cleis Press, 1998. Puenzo, Luis. La historia oficial. Argentina, 1985. Ruddick, Sara. Maternal Thinking: Toward a Politics of Peace. Boston, Beacon, 1995. Scarry, Elaine. The Body in Pain: The Making and Unmaking of the World. New York: Oxford UP, 1987. Miller, New Course
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Sutton, Barbara. Bodies in Crisis: Culture, Violence, and Women's Resistance in Neoliberal Argentina. Piscataway, Rutgers UP, 2010. Taylor, Diana. Disappearing Acts: Spectacles of Gender and Nationalism in Argentina's Dirty War. Durham: Duke UP, 1997. _____ The Archive and the Repertoire: Performing Cultural Memory in the Americas. Durham: Duke UP, 2003. Tierney-­‐Tello, Mary Beth. Allegories of Transgression and Transformation: Experimental Fiction by Women Writing Under Dictatorship. Albany: SUNY Press, 1996. Miller, New Course
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