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Western Kentucky University
BA - BACHELOR ARTS
16.0301-Chinese Language and Literature.
Pre-Proposal Date: 06/13/2013
End of Review Date: 07/28/2013
Pre-Proposal - Basic Info
Institution :
Western Kentucky University
Program Type :
Single Institution
Program Name :
Chinese
Degree Level :
Baccalaureate
Degree Designation :
BACHELOR ARTS
Is the program a pre-baccalaureate certificate, Associate of Applied Science (AAS), or diploma program? No
CIP Code (2-Digit) :
16-FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
CIP Code :
16.0301-Chinese Language and Literature.
Is this program an advanced practice doctorate? No
Proposed Implementation Date :
1/1/2014
Institutional Contact Information
First Name :Sylvia
Last Name :Gaiko
Title :Planning and Program Development
Email :sylvia.gaiko@wku.edu
Phone :270-745-8985
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BA - BACHELOR ARTS
16.0301-Chinese Language and Literature.
Pre-Proposal Date: 06/13/2013
End of Review Date: 07/28/2013
Pre-Proposal - Mission: Centrality to the Institution's Mission and Consistency with State's Goals
1. Provide a brief description of the program.
This is a proposal to create a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Chinese studies. The major will be located in the
Department of Modern Languages within Potter College of Arts and Letters at Western Kentucky University (WKU). We
plan to implement the major in the Spring of 2014. The proficiency-oriented Chinese major is built upon a student-centered
curriculum and standards-based assessments.
Does this progam have any tracks?
NO
2. What are the objectives of the proposed program?
This program will provide WKU undergraduates with extensive language training and an in-depth study of Chinese culture
and society, which prepare them to use Chinese proficiently in their professional endeavors.
3. Explain how the objectives support the institutional mission and strategic priorities, the statewide postsecondary
education strategic agenda, and the statewide strategic implementation plan.
In view of the growing economic, political, and cultural significance of Chinese societies worldwide, the need for people
with advanced Chinese language skills and a sophisticated understanding of Chinese culture will increase dramatically.
Studying Chinese helps prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century. The proposed
Chinese major fulfills this need in the marketplace. The objectives of this program reflect the mission and priorities of the
institution by preparing students through coursework, experience abroad, and other cultural encounters to be more
knowledgeable and sensitive citizens of the local, regional, and global communities.
4. Is an approval letter from Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) required?
NO
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Pre-Proposal Date: 06/13/2013
End of Review Date: 07/28/2013
PreProposal - Quality: Program Quality and Student Success
1. What are the intended student learning outcomes of the proposed program?
- Demonstrate listening and reading skills at the advanced proficiency level, which provides them with enhanced
opportunities for careers at the regional, national, and international levels, and/or prepares them for advanced study in
language, literature, and culture.
- Demonstrate proficiency in speaking and writing Chinese in their research, government work, business or other
professional endeavors, and interact with Chinese people in a culturally appropriate way.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge about Chinese culture, especially the history, civilization, and society of China and Taiwan,
which enables them to work in a variety of professional settings, such as government institutions, the media, etc.
- Demonstrate knowledge and abilities in cross-cultural communication where race, ethnicity, and/ or gender all play a part.
2. How will the program support or be supported by other programs within the institution?
We expect this program will serve students in other areas such as political science, business, communication, history,
religious studies, as well as Asian Studies. Other programs, such as Chinese Flagship, the Confucius Institute, and the
Dual Credit Program, will help support the Chinese program, serving as “feeder programs” for those students pursuing a
major in Chinese. Some of the required course work may be accomplished through study abroad or courses that are
related to Chinese studies and are cross-listed with other departments, e.g., Asian Religions and Cultures, History, and
Political Science.
3. Will this program replace or enhance any existing program(s) or tracks, concentrations, or specializations within an
existing program?
NO
4. Will this be a 100% distance learning program?
NO
5. Will this program utilize alternative learning formats (e.g. distance learning, technology-enhanced instruction,
evening/weekend classes, accelerated courses)?
YES
Courses that combine various modes of interaction, such as face-to-face, videoconferencing, audio-conferencing, mail,
telephone, fax, e-mail, interactive television, or World Wide Web
6. Are new or additional faculty needed?
YES
a. Please provide a plan to ensure that appropriate faculty resources are available, either within the institution or
externally, to support the program.
A full-time Clinicial Assistant Professor of Chinese position, funded by Han Ban, will start July 2014. In addition to the
current Chinese faculty, the program also receives instructors from Han Ban through the WKU Confucius Institute to
teach Chinese courses.
b. Note whether they will be part-time or full-time.
Full-Time
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BA - BACHELOR ARTS
16.0301-Chinese Language and Literature.
Pre-Proposal Date: 06/13/2013
End of Review Date: 07/28/2013
Pre-Proposal - Demand: Program Demand/Unnecessary Duplication
1. Provide justification and evidence to support the need and demand for this proposed program. Include any data on
student demand; career opportunities at the regional, state, and national levels; and any changes or trends in the
discipline(s) that necessitate a new program.
This program provides a response to the rapidly growing number of students who want to start or continue their study of
Chinese in college. In 2011-2012, 23 schools in the surrounding region offered Chinese to 4800 students through the WKU
Confucius Institute. Of the 23, eight were high schools with 380 students taking Chinese five times a week with 60 of them
enrolled in WKU Dual Credit Chinese in 2011. These numbers continued to increase this year: 33 teachers came to this
region serving 10,000 students and 11 high schools are offering WKU Dual Credit Chinese. At the same time, current
students at WKU have also demonstrated a strong interest in majoring in Chinese. In addition, 30 students have studied
Chinese through the Chinese Flagship Program, and they may want the option to major in Chinese.
In view of the growing economic, political, and cultural significance of Chinese societies worldwide, the need for people
with advanced Chinese language skills and a sophisticated understanding of Chinese culture will increase dramatically.
Studying Chinese helps prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century. The proposed
Chinese major fulfills this need in the marketplace. In 2010, President Obama singled out China as the country offering the
most important relationship for the United States both politically and economically. At the current pace of growth, China will
surpass the U.S. to become the world’s largest economy in 20 years. The companies or organizations our students will
work for most likely have business or collaborative relationships with China and will need employees who understand the
Chinese language and culture. Majoring in Chinese gives our college graduates a competitive edge for an important
position in government or business. Additionally, Chinese is the modern language with the oldest continuously written
language in the world. Extensive study of the Chinese language thus also opens the way to other important fields such as
Chinese history, literature, art and archaeology.
Demand for trained language experts at the post secondary education level is projected to grow 14-19% from 2010-2020
according to U.S. Labor of Statistics. A variety of career options will therefore be open to our majors with solid Chinese
language skills. Some graduates may become university scholars and teachers; some may pursue careers in international
affairs, law or diplomacy, and others may opt for careers in international business and trade. This program helps train
students to be more competitive in the marketplace and to bring more collaboration and business with China to Kentucky’s
communities and economy.
2. Specify any distinctive qualities of the program.
This proficiency-oriented program is built upon a student-centered curriculum and standards-based assessments.
Compared with many other programs, the proposed program has two distinctive qualities: one is the proficiency-oriented
curriculum. Almost all of our courses are delivered in the target language until students’ proficiency has reached the
advanced level at which point they can take up to six credit hours of 300- or 400-level Chinese studies courses delivered in
English. The second quality is the abundance of “feeder programs”. The existence of the K-12 Chinese programs in
WKU’s service area, WKU’s Chinese Flagship, WKU’s Confucius Institute, the Asian Studies minor program, and the Asian
Religions and Cultures major program at WKU have created the demand in this region for an articulated program of
Chinese language. This program proposes to satisfy that need.
3. Our records indicate the following similar programs exist
---- No Programs Exist----
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Pre-Proposal Date: 06/13/2013
End of Review Date: 07/28/2013
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BA - BACHELOR ARTS
16.0301-Chinese Language and Literature.
Pre-Proposal Date: 06/13/2013
End of Review Date: 07/28/2013
Pre-Proposal - Cost: Cost and Funding of the Proposed Program
1. Estimate the level of new and existing resources that will be required to implement and sustain the program using the
spreadsheet below.
A. Funding Sources, by year of program
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
5th year
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
0
0
0
0
0
New :
500
50825
52838
54932
57108
Existing :
2520
3220
3220
3220
3220
Total Resources Available from Federal Sources
Narrative Explanation/Justification :
Total Resources Available from Other Non-State Sources
Narrative Explanation/Justification : Reflects 3/4 of Clinicial Assistant Professor salary / fringes which is
covered by Confucius Institute (CI) for 5 yrs. Used 4% escalator
each year for personnel (beginning with Fall 2015). Also reflects
funding for Han Ban faculty development, and existing media fee
dollars.
State Resources
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
0
0
0
0
0
Allocation :
0
0
0
0
0
Reallocation :
90073
92707
95807
98594
101493
Narrative Explanation/Justification :
Internal
Narrative Explanation/Justification : Reflects unit reallocation to cover the salary / fringes of the faculty
associated with the program. Also reflects tutoring, library, student
services, and faculty development reallociation. Used 4% escalator
each year for personnel.
Student Tuition
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
0
0
0
0
0
New :
$500
$50,825
$52,838
$54,932
$57,108
Existing :
$92,593
$95,927
$99,027
$101,814
$104,713
Total Funding Sources :
$93,093
$146,752
$151,865
$156,746
$161,821
Narrative Explanation/Justification :
Total
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B. Breakdown of Budget Expenses/Requirements
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
5th year
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
0
0
0
0
0
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
0
0
0
0
0
New :
0
50325
52338
54432
56608
Existing :
79616
81865
84545
87332
90231
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
0
0
0
0
0
Staff: Executive, administrative, and managerial
Other Professional
Faculty
Graduate Assistants (if master’s or doctorate)
Student Employees
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
1087
1472
1892
1892
1892
Narrative Explanation/Justification : With the 2013-14 academic year, the department will begin offering
drop-in tutoring for students of Chinese at a cost of $1,087.50 (5
hrs / week $7.25 / hour). With each budget year, tutoring hours
increase by 2 until they reach 9.
Equipment and Instructional Materials
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
2520
3220
3220
3220
3220
Narrative Explanation/Justification : A Media Fee of $7 / enrollment generates $2,520 in the year 1 (360
x $7), and $3,220 thereafter with CI Assistant Professor (+ 5
courses x 20 students / course = 460)
Library
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
6870
6870
6870
6870
6870
Narrative Explanation/Justification : The library maintains a collection to support the study of Chinese.
Acquisitions for Chinese amount to $1,500 per year (Library budget
line 222b), and acquisitions for Asian Stuides amount to $5,370 per
year (Library budget line 716b).
Contractual Services
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
0
0
0
0
0
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
Narrative Explanation/Justification :
Academic and/or Student Services
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End of Review Date: 07/28/2013
B. Breakdown of Budget Expenses/Requirements
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
5th year
Narrative Explanation/Justification : Funds for student travel support field trips and student travel to
converences to pressent research. Combined Modern Languages
and Potter College funds for Chinese are estimated at $1,000 per
year.
Other Support Services
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
0
0
0
0
0
New :
500
500
500
500
500
Existing :
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
Narrative Explanation/Justification :
Faculty Development
Narrative Explanation/Justification : The Department of Modern Languages and Potter College of Arts
and Letters support professional development of faculty. Combined
support fo the Clinical Assistant Professor (both presenting
scholarship and instructional development) generally amounts to
$1,000 per year. For the two Han Ban Instructors, it is $500 per
year per Instructor.
Assessment
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
0
0
0
0
0
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
0
0
0
0
0
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
0
0
0
0
0
New :
0
0
0
0
0
Existing :
0
0
0
0
0
New :
$500
$50,825
$52,838
$54,932
$57,108
Existing :
$92,593
$95,927
$99,027
$101,814
$104,713
Total Budget Expenses/Requirements :
$93,093
$146,752
$151,865
$156,746
$161,821
Narrative Explanation/Justification :
Student Space and Equipment (if doctorate)
Narrative Explanation/Justification :
Faculty Space and Equipment (if doctorate)
Narrative Explanation/Justification :
Other
Narrative Explanation/Justification :
Total
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Grand Total
Total Net Cost :
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
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End of Review Date: 07/28/2013
Pre-Proposal - Assess: Program Review and Assessment
1. Identify both the direct and indirect methods by which the intended student learning outcomes will be assessed.
To foster a culture of continuous improvement, programs assessment occurs at various levels and throughout the program
cycle. At the course level, student learning outcomes are evaluated in class through assignments, class discussions,
quizzes, exams, standardized tests, journals, blogs, portfolios, group projects, and papers. Annually, the program will
complete program-level learning outcomes assessment tied to institutional goals, objectives, and priorities. The programend assessment is built on specific standards and is proficiency-oriented.
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