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OFFICE O F T H E S E N I O R VICE P R E S I D E N T F O R ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AN11 YKOVOST May 23,2006
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ann Wylie
Interim Dean, Graduate School
FROM: Phyllis Peres
Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs
SUBJECT: Proposal to Modify the Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Arabic
(PCC Log No. 05066)
At its meeting on April 7,2006, the Senate Committee on Programs, Curricula, and
Courses approved the proposal to modify the Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in
Arabic for the 2006-07 cohort. A copy of the approved proposal is enclosed. Please accept my
apologies for the delay in formal notification.
The Graduate School should ensure that this program is appropriately reflected in all
University documentation.
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Enclosure
cc: James Baeder, Chair, Senate PCC
Sarah Bauder, Office of Student Financial Aid
Mary Giles, University Senate
Barbara Hope, Data Administration
Anne Turkos, Archives
Linda Yokoi, Office of the Registrar
Gay Gullickson, Graduate School
Kristin Owens, Office of Professional Studies
Alaa Elgibali, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Elizabeth Loizeaux, College of Arts and Humanities
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THE UNIVhdSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
PROGRAMICURRICULUM PROPOSAL
DIRECTIONS:
Provide one form with original approval signatures in lines 1 - 4 for each proposed action. Keep this form to one page in length.
Early consultation with the Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Planning & Programs is strongly recommended if there are
questions or concerns, particularly with new programs.
Please submit the signed form to Claudia Rector, Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs, I 1 19 Main
Administration Building, Campus.
Please email the rest of the proposal as an MSWord attachment to pcc-suhmissions(i2,umd.edu.
PCC LOG NO.
DATE SUBMITTED March 27,2006
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DEPARTMENTIPROGRAM School of Languages Literatures and Cultures GCPS Arabic
PROPOSED ACTION (A separate form for each) ADD
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DESCRIPTION (Provide a succinct account of the proposed action. Details should be provided in an
attachment. Provide old and new sample programs for curriculum changes.)
Attached program revision for 2006-2007 program cohort.
JUSTIFICATION/REASONSlRESOLTRCES(Briefly explain the reasonfor the proposed action. Identzfj, the
source of new resources that may be required. Details should be provided in an attachment.)
Revised program includes an additional semester and subsequent coursework.
APPROVAL SIGNATURES
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PROPOSAL FOR
REVISED INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND
Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Arabic
2006-2007 Cohort
PROPOSED INITIATION DATE: Summer 2006
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I. OVERVIEW and RATIONALE
A. Briefly describe the nature of the proposed program and explain why the
institution should offer it. [You may want to refer to student demand, market
demand for graduates, institutional strengths, disciplinary trends, synergy with
existing programs, and/or institutional strategic priorities.]
This is a revision to the current approved Certificate in Professional
Studies program and includes an additional semester and subsequent
coursework. This revision is for the new 2006-2007 cohort.
The University of Maryland is committed to providing educational programs that
meet the needs of a variety of audiences. As part of our graduate offerings, the
Masters of Professional Studies and the Graduate Certificate in Professional
Studies (GCPS) are designed for adult students who wish to increase their
subject-matter knowledge as well as prepare them for new challenges related to
their professional fields. These programs are managed by the Office of
Professional Studies, with academic oversight by Academic units, and housed in
the Graduate School.
The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SLLC), the College of Arts
and Humanities and the campus, as a whole, are committed to the development
of existing strengths in Middle East studies. SLLC is contributing with rapid
development of its Arabic and Persian programs. The School was recently
awarded National Flagship contracts for new advanced programs in Persian and
Arabic, and the proposed GCPS program in Arabic is a function of the Arabic
award, being the mechanism by which selected applicants will enroll. The
University of Maryland is utilizing the GCPS program model for the Flagship
program. The Flagship Programs are endorsed by the Provost as academically
important to the growth of language study at the university.
The National Arabic Flagship Program at the University of Maryland is part of the
National Flagship Language Initiative (NFLI). This federally funded, full-time
program offers students with basic functional ability in Arabic an unprecedented
opportunity to develop professional proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic and to
expand their repertoire to include either the Egyptian or the Levantine dialects.
The program offers courses in Arabic grammar, translation, literature, culture, as
well as a number of specially designed courses. The immersion, content-based
courses are taught in Arabic to meet the specific needs of the students in a
number of critical areas: Arabic for International Relations, Arabic for Media,
Arabic for Business and Arabic for Islamic Culture. In addition, the program
incorporates task-based instruction which is tied to internships in the local Arabicspeaking community.
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The Arabic Flagship students can simulate living in an Arabic-speaking
environment during their time at Maryland. They can avail themselves of six
hours a day of structured language learning experiences, Arabic throughout the
day with language partners who are Arabic native speakers matched – to the
extent possible - with Flagship students in the same career field, a dedicated
Arabic study area filled with Arabic multimedia resources, a variety of visiting
speakers, field trips, and other formal and informal cultural experiences.
The Flagship Program lasts up to two years: the first year is at the University of
Maryland, College Park with an overseas second year component for those who
qualify. In exceptional situations students may be offered the opportunity to place
directly into the overseas program. At UM, the program is delivered over a
summer and two consecutive semesters. The program accepts students on a
fulltime basis only and no partial registration is allowed. Upon completing the
required credits at the university, Arabic Flagship Program students will receive a
Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies with Arabic as their specialization
(18 graduate credits). Successful completion of the GCPS is not linked to the
overseas component of the Flagship Program.
B. How big is the program expected to be? From what other programs serving
current students, or from what new populations of potential students, onsite or
offsite, are you expecting to draw?
The program will draw a professional audience consisting of 10-15 students per
annual cohort. This is an existing audience and will not require marketing.
II. CURRICULM
A. Provide a full catalog description of the proposed program, including
educational objectives and any areas of concentration. (Not applicable since the
program will not appear in the catalog, however, it would read as:)
The National Arabic Flagship Program at the University of Maryland is part of the
National Flagship Language Initiative (NFLI). This federally funded, full-time
program offers students with basic functional ability in Arabic an unprecedented
opportunity to develop professional proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic and to
expand their repertoire to include either the Egyptian or the Levantine dialects.
After successfully completing the required courses, students will receive a
Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies with an Arabic specialization.
B. List the courses (number, title, semester credit hours) that would constitute the
requirements and other components of the proposed program. Provide a catalog
description for any courses that will be newly developed or substantially modified
for the program.
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The inclusion of 200 and 300 level courses in the overall program will not count
towards the GCPS. They are offered to assist students in the preparedness for
the GCPS (if needed), and may be taken concurrently. Advisement will be
provided by the Arabic Department during the application and admissions
process. These courses will receive one-time approval from the College PCC.
ARAB 206 Elementary Egyptian Colloquial Arabic III
ARAB 210 Elementary Levantine Arabic III
ARAB 207 Elementary Egyptian Colloquial Arabic IV
ARAB 211 Elementary Levantine Arabic IV
ARAB 304 Advanced Modern Standard Arabic I
ARAB 305 Advanced Modern Standard Arabic II
ARAB 306 Intermediate Egyptian Colloquial Arabic I
ARAB 310 Intermediate Levantine Colloquial Arabic I
ARAB 330 Listening Strategies I
ARAB 331 Listening Strategies II
ARAB 332 Listening Strategies III
Courses Required for the Certificate
These courses are approved at the College PCC and are in the VPAC pipeline.
ARAB 603 Advanced Arabic/English Translation (3). This course is an indepth practicum in translation from Arabic into English. It uses a presentation,
discussion, and workshop format to explore the complexities of translation as an
exercise of textual interpretation and linguistic transformation.
ARAB 604 Arabic /English Interpreting. (3). This course is an advanced
practicum in oral interpretation from Arabic into English. It uses a presentation,
discussion, and workshop format to explore the complexities of oral interpretation
as an exercise of cross linguistic transformation. It includes training in on-sight,
consecutive, and simultaneous interpretation.
ARAB 610 Islamic Culture (3). This course examines core topics related to
Islamic culture and society, e.g. the political system, caliphates, reform
movements, Shari's law, human rights, role of women, and Jihad. Throughout the
semester, it will be suggested the challenge to the understanding of Islamic
culture by Western cultures is essentially one of being able to disentangle
scriptural commandments from cultural accretions. Taught in Arabic.
ARAB 628 Special Topics in Arabic Studies (3). From a comparative
vantage point, this course focuses on both common and unique problems facing
Egypt and Syria and address the extent to which different approaches to such
issues as universal suffrage, access to education, or religious freedom, be
explained in terms of the countries’ history, religious tradition, economic
resources, political system or other factors. Course readings and discussions
take place in Arabic, adding significantly to increased proficiency in modern
standard Arabic. Taught in Arabic.
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ARAB 640 Socio-political Issues in Contemporary Arab Societies (3).
This course examines a number of problematic socio-political issues facing
contemporary Arab societies, ranging from differences in the political systems,
inter-Arab dynamics, the economic impacts of globalization, through pressure for
westernization in such areas as democratic state institutions, women’s rights and
human rights, to the role of religion in government and law. Taught in Arabic.
ARAB 650 The Arab World and Contemporary International Relations (3):
This course examines the political interests and diplomatic positions of Arabicspeaking countries in the contemporary international context. What forces are at
work domestically and abroad in shaping the policies of such countries with
respect to US foreign policy on Israel and Palestine? How do political leaders
reconcile the ramifications of globalization with conflicting pressures from
religious and secular interests, or from conservative and liberal tendencies within
their own populace? Taught in Arabic.
Program Timeline
Summer 2006
Fall 2006
Spring 2007
ARAB 206 or 210
ARAB 304
ARAB 305
ARAB 330
ARAB 207 or 211
ARAB 331
ARAB 603 required
ARAB 610 required
ARAB 628 required
ARAB 306 or 310
ARAB 332
ARAB 604 required
ARAB 640 required
ARAB 650 required
May 2007 Graduation - GCPS
A. Describe any selective admissions policy or special criteria for students
selecting this field of study.
The admissions policy will reflect current university standards, including the
prerequisite bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA cumulative average. Official
undergraduate transcripts from all colleges attended must be provided.
Professional experience may be substituted for an entrance exam and
students must have completed all prerequisites for courses in the program.
All applicants are required to take a language proficiency examination
offered by the Arabic Department prior to admissions for course placement.
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III. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT
The purpose of this plan is to set clear guidelines, identify articulated outcomes and
ensure avenues for continuous improvement for each graduate certificate and
program managed by the Office of Professional Studies. It is our mission to provide
high quality programs that meet UMD’s institutional goals and objectives for
educational activities, while providing flexibility for curricular changes as needed.
Student Learning
Outcomes
Assessment Measures and
Criteria
Assessment Schedule
1. Students will demonstrate
understanding of Arabic
studies related to
interdisciplinary contentareas
Measurement: Successful
completion of required
integrated coursework, including
politics, literature, international
relations and special topics
This data will be collected annually,
beginning Summer 2007.
2. Students will demonstrate
gains in Arabic language
proficiency
Criterion: all program students
are required to maintain a B
(3.0) in each course in order to
successfully complete program.
100% of the graduating cohort
will attain a B (3.0) grade.
All courses will be instructed in
Arabic. Students will conduct all
class discussions and
assignments in Arabic.
After each program cycle,
curriculum will be reviewed to
assess program cohesiveness.
All data will be collected annually,
beginning Summer 2007.
Measurement: the USG
proficiency scale
3. Students will illustrate
comprehension of current
issues related to Arabic
culture
4. Students will asses the
relevance of program content
as it applies to their
professional needs.
Criterion: attainment of level 2+
(equivalent to ‘Professional’ on
the ACTFL Scale)
Measurement: Successful
completion of paper and/or
special project focusing on
current world issues.
Criterion: attainment of B (3.0)
grade or better
Measurement: An exit interview
will be conducted with a random
sample of graduates (20%) to
assess their overall satisfaction
with the certificate.
Criterion: 80% of respondents
will correlate academic program
offerings to professional needs
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All data will be collected annually,
beginning Summer 2007.
Responses will be collected and
discussed with the Academic
Oversight committee for retention
purposes.
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IV. FACULTY AND ORGANIZATION
A. Who will provide academic direction and oversight for the program? [This
might be a department, a departmental subgroup, a list of faculty members, or
some other defined group.]
An Academic Oversight Committee will provide direction and oversight for the
program. Members include:
CORE Representative (committee chair):
Alaa Elgibali, Associate Professor
School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Graduate School Representative:
Ann Wylie, Dean
Graduate School
OPS Program Manager:
Kristin Owens, Assistant Dean
Professional Studies
B. If the program is not to be housed and administered within a single academic
unit, provide details of its administrative structure.
This program will be housed in the Graduate School and administered by the
Office of Professional Studies. The academic home is the College of Arts and
Humanities – School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
C. Faculty selection and appointments are made by the School of Languages,
Literatures and Cultures. All faculty will be members of the Graduate Faculty and
approved by the Dean to teach.
V. OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS (if necessary)
n/a
VI. OTHER ISSUES
A. Describe any cooperative arrangements with other institutions or
organizations that will be important for the success of this program.
n/a
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B. Will the program require or seek accreditation? Is it intended to provide
certification or licensure for its graduates? Are there academic or
administrative constraints as a consequence?
n/a
VII. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity institution with respect to both
education and employment. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities as required by federal (Title VI, Title IX,
Section 504) and state laws and regulations.
Through its actions and statements of policy the University of Maryland has
demonstrated a commitment to diversity by creating programs of study which explore
the experiences, perspectives, and contributions of a wide variety of cultures, groups,
and individuals; and has sought to create a campus environment which encourages
tolerance and respect for individuals regardless of differences in age, race, ethnicity,
sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, class, political affiliation, and national origin.
VIII. REQUIRED PHYSICAL RESOURCES
A. Additional library and other information resources required to support the
proposed program. You must include a formal evaluation by Library staff.
The program does not require additional funds for resources. It is self-support
and has budgeted for these resources. If additional resources are required, such
as library materials, the program budget will support them.
B. Additional facilities, facility modifications, and equipment that will be required.
This is to include faculty and staff office space, laboratories, special classrooms,
computers, etc.
n/a
C. Impact, if any, on the use of existing facilities and equipment. Examples are
laboratories, computer labs, specially equipped classrooms, and access to
computer servers.
n/a
IX. RESOURCE NEEDS AND SOURCES
A. List new courses to be taught and needed additional sections of existing
courses. Describe the anticipated advising and administrative loads. Indicate
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the personnel resources (faculty, staff, and teaching assistants) that will be
needed to cover all these responsibilities.
There will be no impact on existing resources. This program is self-support.
B. List new faculty, staff, and teaching assistants needed for the responsibilities
in A, and indicate the source of the resources for hiring them
Faculty will be compensated in overloads. Conditions and approval for such
teaching overloads will be in keeping with established University policy.
C. Some of these teaching, advising, and administrative duties may be covered
by existing faculty and staff. Describe your expectations for this, and indicate
how the current duties of these individuals will be covered, and the source of
any needed resources.
Any additional resources required will be compensated in overloads.
D. Identify the source to pay for the required physical resources identified in
Section VIII. above.
Grant and tuition revenue.
E. List any other required resources and the anticipated source for them
n/a
F. Complete the additional proposal and financial tables as required by MHEC.
Not applicable for MPST/GCPS programs.
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Campus Approvals:
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,dvqth K. Broida
Associate Provost, Dean of Professional Studies
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CORE Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
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Mike Long
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Director, School of Languages, ~iteratures'andCultures
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