St. Cloud State University
General Education Goal Area 6
Humanities & Fine Arts
Academic Affairs Use Only:
Response Date:
Effective Date:
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 201. Intermediate 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
Existing Course
No
Diversity Proposal Accompanying This Form
No
Yes
7.
Course bulletin description, including credits and semesters to be offered:
FREN 201. Intermediate French I
Review and extend the skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing for purposes of communication using a
variety of technological learning aids. Directed towards linguistic and cultural awareness. Special emphasis on
extension and application of listening and reading skills strategies using various authentic sources. Prereq.: 102
or equivalent. 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.
None
9.
Indicate any changes that must be made in offerings or resources in your department or other
departments by offering this course.
n/a
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
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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 201/202 are taught as communicative language learning,
where the goal is to learn the language to negotiate/create/express meaning
at the intermediate level of proficiency. On the basis of that premise, our
classt ime and outside-class activites promote an understanding 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.)
Each cultural unit has "Observation" and "Reaction" sections where students produce language
(oral/written proficiency, Intermediate-Mid/High levels (ACTFL Standards) related of Artwork/Film/Music or
topics under Francophone Cultural Identities. Reformulation is systematic (oral and wirtten practice). Thematic
workshops (collaborative in-class activities) are designed to achieve course goals. Students receive feedback and
reflect on specific steps (success/challenges), as instructed. Final Group presentation (multi-media) is part of the
course.
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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.
Grammar usage 30% Verb system-present tenses, past tenses, 18%,
nouns and adjectives 5%,
pronouns 3%
prepositions 3%,
Other 1% (Learning Outcome 5)
Vocabulary 10%
(Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Reading and listening to appropriate intermediate-level culturally authentic
material 20% (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Intermediate-level oral discussion and writtten activities on personal and
cultural topics 20% (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Cultures of the French-speaking world 20% (Art, 3%,
Architecture, 3%
Literature, 7%
Other aspects of culture, 7%)
(Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6)
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St. Cloud State University
General Education Transmittal Form
Academic Affairs Use Only:
Response Date:
Effective Date:
Proposal Number
Department: Foreign Languages and Literature
Course or Course(s): FREN 201. Intermediate 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
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Remarks:
Date