Center for Teaching and Learning
PEDAGOGY ENHANCEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM
Project Title:
New Challenges of the Apparel Marketing and Design Curriculum and Quick Response
Submitted by:
Name:
Dong Shen
Department: Family and Consumer Sciences
Award year: 2002-2003
Abstract/Summary of finding (will be posted on the CTL website):
(No more than 250 words)
The purpose of this project was to develop a quick response strategy for the Apparel
Marketing and Design curriculum. Two sets of data were collected. The first one, a national sample
of similar curricula (n=50) lead to the development of a general curriculum model. Eleven out of 13
courses offered by more than 45% of the programs are included in our program. Of the two missing
courses, one similar course (INTD 20) is offered by the Interior Design Department, and the other
(CAD) is not offered at all. We offer two courses not included in more than 45% of the programs:
FACS 130B which has been consolidated with other courses in many programs; and F ACS 136
which is a combination of courses offered by 32% - 44% of the programs.
The second dataset was collected by interviewing companies that recently hired our
graduates. This dataset was used to address the question of employer perceptions of our graduates.
Generally, our graduates show a good understanding of the products/merchandise, and a broad
understanding of the whole industry. However, they need better analytical skills, research skills, and
business math skills. Meanwhile, they also need to be afforded more practical training in the form of
intern experiences.
Specific recommendations are:
a.
Offer an Aesthetics for Apparel Design course specifically for students entering
into clothing/fashion industry.
b.
Offer a CAD course.
c.
Consolidate 130B with 130A.
d.
Change F ACS 195C -Internship to a required course.
e.
Increase research/analytical skill training.
Center for Teaching and Learning
PEDAGOGY ENHANCEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM
Project Title: The development of a new course for the Humanities and Religious
Studies Department entitled: Religion and Film
Submitted by:
Name:
Dr. Maria Jaoudi, Associate Professor
Department: Humanities and Religious Studies
Award year:
Spring 2003
Abstract/Summary of finding (will be posted on the CTL website):
(No more than 250 words)__________________________________________________________________
HRS 183 Religion and Film is a new course that was developed and researched
Spring 2003. The course description states that Religion and Film is an examination
of the religious and spiritual dimensions of selected films from around the world. The
cinematic arts are examined in relationship to religious and spiritual concerns,
concepts, and values.
The course content and learning objectives of HRS 183 would be that by the end of
the course students should be able to analyze spiritual and religious themes in the
global selection of films we have watched in class. Students will be able to
examine films by learning to interpret the cinematic elements of character, gender,
dialogue, image, setting, lighting, and music. Students will be able to identify and
critique religious perceptions in film and interpret the cultural significance of each
represented world religion and spiritual theme.
The Religion and Film course will include an introduction to the religious culture
represented by each film and to the aesthetics of film. These ideas are systematically
presented through the film, lecture material, class discussion, and reading assignments.
The development of a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the film heritage
being studied through film and transmitted through the medium of film and ideas in the
fields of Humanities and Religious Studies is the foundation of the course Religion and
Film. The Religion and Film course draws from films from around the world. Examples from
the syllabus include Babette's Feast, Princess Mononoko, The Seventh Seal and The
Lord of the Rings.
Center for Teaching and Learning
PEDAGOGY ENHANCEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM
Project Title:
Creating an Online Community Documentary Project
Submitted by:
Name: James Sobredo
Department: Ethnic Studies
Award Year:
2002-2003
Abstract/Summary of finding (will be posted on the CTL website):
(No more than 250 words)________________________________________________
The project implementation was divided into two parts: Part I was data-collection and
Part II was public dissemination in the form of an "Online Community Documentary"
Project.
Students were given a one-day workshop for conducting an oral history project which
included a lecture, importance of informed consent and signing of a release form, oral
history interview demonstration, samples of oral history narratives and transcripts. At
the end of the semester, students turned in their oral history projects which included
(a) one-page narrative summary (written in first-person singular), (b) the transcripts of
the interview, and (c) photographs with captions to explain the photos. A "beta"
version of the project results is on display at http://www.csus.edu/aas/oral-history/.
FINDINGS. This is a very powerful project. I am moved by the results even after I've
been training students to conduct oral histories for the last 13 years. Our Ethnic
Studies Department has since made plans to expand the project to include the oral
histories of students at Hiram Johnson High School. The Pedagogy Enhancement
Award funds for this oral history project have helped to create a "living history"
project: Oral histories collected in subsequent semesters will continue to be posted on
the website.
Note: Please return this form to the CTL Office, mail zip (6084). Your full report (Video, cet
etc.) due by September 12- 2003 (due date has been extended to October 1'7- 2003).