EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
TYPE OF REVISION: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.)
X
Course Number/Subject Code
Course Title
REQUEST FOR COURSE REVISIONS
Credit Hours
Course Description
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Restriction
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: __WORLD LANGUAGES_____________________COLLEGE: ARTS AND SCIENCES
CONTACT PERSON: __GEOFFREY M. VOGHT__________________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE:
7-1498
CONTACT EMAIL:
GVOGHT@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM__FALL___YEAR__2012____
DIRECTIONS: COMPLETE SECTION A AND SECTIONS B1a, B2a, B3a B4a, B11, B12 AND B13. COMPLETE ONLY THE REMAINING PARTS OF
SECTION B THAT CONCERN THE REVISIONS CHECKED ABOVE. FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT THE COURSE AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE.
A. Rationale for Revision:
As of Winter Semester 2012, our two surveys of Hispanic literatures—previously offered on the 300-level as SPNH
301 and SPNH 302—have been moved to the 400-level as SPNH 401 (Advanced Readings in Spanish Literature) and
SPNH 402 (Advanced Readings in Spanish American Literature). Among other justifications for this change was to
allow these surveys to be scheduled piggy-back with their graduate-level equivalents.
One of the prerequisites for these two literature courses when they were offered at the lower level was SPNH 222
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures, the course for which we are requesting a change in level now. Because of their
more advanced level, our two surveys of literature now require a greater sophistication and more advanced knowledge
of the Spanish language than when they were offered as 300-level courses. The change in level for the introductory
literature course (prerequisite for both advanced literature courses) will help better to equip students for the two
advanced surveys.
For this reason, in the present document we are requesting that the level of SPNH 222 Introduction to Hispanic
Literature be raised to SPNH 322. The title will remain the same. In conjunction with this change, we intend to request
in an accompanying document that the new SPNH 322 course be listed as the prerequisites for both SPNH 401 and
SPNH 402.
B. Course Information
1. a) Current Subject Code and Course Number:
SPNH 222
b) (If new) Proposed Subject Code and Course Number:
2. a) Current Course Title:
SPNH 322
Introduction to Hispanic Literatures
b) (If new) Proposed Course Title:
3. a) Current Credit Hours:
Three
b) (If new) Proposed Credit Hours
c) (If new) Briefly describe how the increase/decrease in credit hours will be reflected in course content.
4. a) Current Catalog Description: An introduction to literature through the reading and discussion of works from Hispanic writers
representative of various periods, genres, countries and cultures. Analysis of works with attention to literary techniques and critical
approaches. In Spanish.
b) (If new) Proposed Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words):
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5. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.)
Current
Proposed
a. Standard (lecture/lab)
a. Standard (lecture/lab)
On Campus
Off Campus
On Campus
b. Fully Online
b. Fully Online
c. Hybrid
c. Hybrid
Off Campus
6. Grading Mode
Current
Proposed
Normal (A-E)
Credit/No Credit
Normal (A-E)
Credit/No Credit
7. (Complete only if prerequisites are to be changed.) List Current and Proposed Prerequisite Courses by subject code, number and title.
Students must complete prerequisites before they can take this course.
Current:
Proposed:
SPNH 201
SPNH 202
8. (Complete only if corequisites are to be changed) List Current and Proposed Corequisite Courses by subject code, number and title.
Students must take corequisite courses at the same time as they are taking this course.
Current:
Proposed:
9. (Complete only if concurrent prerequisites are to be changed.) List Current and Proposed Concurrent Prerequisite Courses by subject
code, number and title. Students must take concurrent prerequisites either before or at the same time as they are taking this course.
Current:
Proposed:
10. (Complete only if course restrictions are to be changed. Complete only those sections that pertain to the restrictions that are to be
changed.) List Current and Proposed Course Restrictions. Course Restrictions limit the type of students who will be allowed to take the
course.
a. Restriction by College: Check if course is restricted to those admitted to specific college.
Current
Proposed
College of Business:
College of Business:
College of Education:
College of Education:
b. Restriction by Majors/Programs: Check if course is restricted to those in specific majors/programs.
Current
Proposed
Yes
Yes
No
No
If “Yes”, list the majors/programs
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c. Restriction by Academic/Class Level: Check all those who will be allowed to take the course as part of their academic program.
Undergraduate
Current
All Undergraduates
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Second Bachelor
Post. Bac. Tchr. Cert.
Proposed
All Undergraduates
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Second Bachelor
Post. Bac. Tchr. Cert.
Graduate
Current
All Graduates
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
UG Degree Pending
Low GPA Admit
Proposed
All Graduates
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
UG Degree Pending
Low GPA Admit
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. Departmental Permission: (Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student
registering.)
Current
Proposed
Yes
No
Yes
No
11. List all departmental programs in which this course is Required or a Restricted Elective.
Program
None
Program
12. Is this course required by programs in other departments?
Yes
Required
Restricted Elective ______
Required
Restricted Elective ______
No
X
13. 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.
14. Will the proposed revision increase/decrease credit hours in any program? Yes
No
X
If “Yes”, list the programs and provide an explanation for the increase/decrease, along with a copy of the revised program that includes the new
credit hour total.
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C. Action of the Department/School and College
1. Department/School
Vote of faculty:
For ____18______
Against ____0______
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Rosemary Weston-Gil
Department Head/School Director Signature
Abstentions ___0_______
4/10/12
Date
2. College
College Dean Signature
Date
3. Graduate School (if Graduate Course)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
D. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
Miller, Course Revision
Sept, ‘09
Date
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