St. Cloud State University
General Education Goal Area 6
Humanities & Fine Arts
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1.
Proposal Number:
Prepared by: Gloria Melgarejo
Phone: 8-4124
Email: mgmelgarejo@stcloudstate.edu
2.
Requesting Unit: Foreign Languages and Literature
3.
Department, Course Number, Title: FREN 101. Elementary French I
4.
New Course
5.
Will this course be flagged as a diversity course?
Already Designated as Diversity
6.
Will this course also satisfy another General Education Goal Area?
If “Yes” specify which goal area.
Area 8
7.
Course bulletin description, including credits and semesters to be offered:
FREN 101. Elementary French I
Existing Course
No
Diversity Proposal Accompanying This Form
No
Yes
Basic vocabulary and structures to prepare students for developing
proficiency in the language. Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and
cultural skills building emphasized. Increase understanding and appreciation
of culture of countries where language is spoken. Must be taken in sequence.
Intended for students with little or no previous study of French. A
recommended companion course for students considering a major or minor in
French is FREN 110. 4 Cr. F, S.
8.
Indicate the clientele for whom this course is designed. Is the course for general education only, or
does it fulfill general education and other program needs for this or another department? Obtain
signatures from any affected departments.
Gen Ed and students with less than two years of high school French
wishing to expand on high school language learning. It also is often used by
students in degree programs under 45 credits, where students can use one
year of a foreign language in place of a minor. It is also designed for
students planning study abroad in French-speaking countries.
9.
Indicate any changes that must be made in offerings or resources in your department or other
departments by offering this course.
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none
10.
For new courses or courses not yet approved for General Education, indicate any other SCSU departments
or units offering instruction that relates to the content of the proposed course.
n/a
11.
Courses designated as General Education are included in the assessment plan for the Goal Area(s)
for which they are approved. Courses for which assessment is not included in the annual GE
assessment report for two years will be removed from the General Education Program.
The Requesting Unit understands and recognizes the above conditions.
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12.
Provide a concise explanation of how the following goal is a “significant focus” of the proposed course.
Goal Area 6: Humanities & Fine Arts
Expand appreciation and critical understanding of changing modes of human expression and systems of
thought in the arts and humanities, and develop abilities in the creation and performance of meaning.
Our courses teach students how to communicate and create meaning in a new language. French 101/102
are taught as communicative language learning, where the goal is to learn the language to negotiate/create/express
meaning. On the basis of that premise, our classt ime and outside-class activites promote an understanind of what
it means to express oneself in another language, how language is a means to communicate personal and creative
ideas. France and Francophone countries have contributed in profound cultural and historical ways, to such
diverse fields in the humanities, such as music, religion, philosophy, literature, architecture, and the visual arts.
13. In order for a course to be designated as fulfilling Goal Area 6, it must address at least 5 of the 7 student learning
outcomes (SLOs) below. Check the SLOs below that are focused on in the proposed general education course.
1. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
2. Describe and appreciate works in the arts and humanities as expressions of individual and collective values
within an intellectual, cultural, historical and social context.
3. Interpret and respond critically to works from various cultures in the arts and humanities.
4. Explore intellectually the ideas expressed in works in the arts and humanities.
5. Engage in creative processes or interpretive performance.
6. Articulate an informed personal response to works in the arts and humanities.
7. Analyze the diverse means of communication in the arts and humanities.
14.
Discuss how each Student Learning Outcome checked above is achieved in this course. (Note: Although
descriptions of typical assignments or types of assignments may be part of this discussion, it is not
appropriate to submit copies of actual assignments.)
SLO1. Students will view and analyze contemporary reporting on cultural and artistic achievement in
French-speaking areas. in all continents (TV 5 Francophone Channel and internet site).
SLO2. Students will identify, describe and analyze works of art, architecture and cultural achievement and
contributions from France and Francophone countries, using the UNESCO World Culturage Heritage sites.
SLO3. Students will describe and compare works of art, architecture, literature and music from culturally
diverses countries where French is spoken.
SL05. Based on topics such as personal identity, family relationships, daily activities, popular culture, students
will articulate reactions and engage in role-playing activities, video-segments and create blogs.
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SLO7. Students will explore diverse means of communication by using four modalities (listening, writing,
speaking and reading) and by viewing visual and performance art (exhibits, film, theater, opera) and print texts as
available on-line and in textbook materials.
15.
List or attach the Course Outline (adequately described and including percentage of time to be allocated
to each topic). Curriculum Committees may request additional information. Topics larger than 20% need
to be broken down further. Indicate in your course outline where the Student Learning Outcomes
checked above are being met.
I. Development of Linguistic System (50%)
∞ Understanding and developing a new linguistic system as a means of communication and vehicle to create and
negotiate meaning (grammar, vocabulary acquisition) 50% ( Area 6 Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
•• verb system (subject/verb agreement, present, past, future tenses, reflexive verbs, irregular verb conjugations,
introduction to passive voice and subjunctive) 15%
• pronouns10%
• noun/adjective/case agreement 10%
• syntax10%
• prepositions 5%
II. (Area 6) Humanities and Fine Arts 25%
Unesco World Cultural Heritage Sites = 15% (Learning Outcomes 1 , 2, 3, 5, 7)
∞ Group cultural presentation = 10% (Learning Outcome 5)
III. (Area 8) Global Perspectives (25%)
∞Current Francophone events. 15%(SLO 1, 2, 3)
∞Cultural readings 5%
∞ Analysis of the students' vision of their individual roles and responsibilities in a common global future (SLO 1,
5).
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St. Cloud State University
General Education Transmittal Form
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Proposal Number
Department: Foreign Lanuages and Literature
Course or Course(s): FREN 101.
Elementary French I
Mike Hasbrouck
Department or Unit Chair Signature
2-15-10
Date
Department forward to Academic Affairs for publication and electronically to Chair of General Education Committee, Chair
of College Curriculum Committee, College Dean
Recommendation of General Education Committee:
Approve
Remarks:
Disapprove
Chairperson
Committee
Signature
Date
Recommendation of University Curriculum Committee:
Approve
Remarks:
Disapprove
Chairperson
Committee
Signature
Date
Recommendation of Faculty Association:
Approve
Remarks:
Disapprove
FA Senate
Signature
Date
Action of Academic Vice President:
Approve
Disapprove
Signature
Entered in Curriculum Data File
Deutschland
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Remarks:
Date
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