UNIVERSITY OF ~RYrAND I I 1') M.iiri A d ~ n l n i \ t r ~ i t ~Build111g on C o l l e ~ eI'.lrk. M n r y l . ~ n d10742-5031 30 l . 4 0 5 . 5 2 5 2 T E L 301.4C15.81'~i FAX 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. c w 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 - 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 0.50 6 6 0 w COLLEGEISCHOOL Office of Professional StudiesIGraduate School1College of Arts and Humanities 8i i - DEPARTMENTIPROGRAM School of Languages Literatures and Cultures GCPS Arabic PROPOSED ACTION (A separate form for each) ADD DELETE I CHANGE-X- 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 DATE 1. Department Committe 2. Department Chair 3. College/School Chair NIA A l/ J WG School (if required) 9/-?/010 6 . Chair, Senate PCC 7. Chair of Senate //- I i'/ 8. Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost - J / J ~ / OC. VPAAP 8-05 March 27, 2006 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 1 March 27, 2006 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. 2 March 27, 2006 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. 3 March 27, 2006 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. 4 March 27, 2006 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. 5 March 27, 2006 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 6 All data will be collected annually, beginning Summer 2007. Responses will be collected and discussed with the Academic Oversight committee for retention purposes. March 27, 2006 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 7 March 27, 2006 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 8 March 27, 2006 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. 9 March 17, 2006 Campus Approvals: 3/~/0ob ,dvqth K. Broida Associate Provost, Dean of Professional Studies 3/+7fl, CORE Dean, College of Arts and Humanities 7 121 Mike Long 6 Director, School of Languages, ~iteratures'andCultures