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: Maria Mikolchak
Phone: 8-4141
Email: MMikolchak@stcloudstate.edu
2.
Requesting Unit: Foreign Languages and Literature
3.
Department, Course Number, Title: RUSS 110. Introduction to Russian Culture
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.
Goal area 8
Existing Course
No
Diversity Proposal Accompanying This Form
No
Yes
7.
Course bulletin description, including credits and semesters to be offered:
RUSS 110. Introduction to Russian Culture
Diverse cultural, historical, and socio-political features of Russian speaking cultures and basic Russian through
film and music. Taught mainly in English. This course augments 101 and 102 and is especially recommended for
students who want more contact with the modern culture and less emphasis on language. 3 Cr. 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 interested in the world's cultures. It is a valuable addition to the language courses in
Russian, but it is taught in English and does not have any language requirement. The course has the broadest
student base imaginable.
9.
Indicate any changes that must be made in offerings or resources in your department or other
departments by offering this course.
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
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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.
The overall focus of this course is the analysis and comparison of how the
distinct ethnic make-up of each region of the Russian-speaking world
influences the distinct modes of human expression and systems of thought in
the arts and humanities that come from each region. Students will learn
different modes of human expression and systems of thought in the Russianspeaking world and develop abilities to create and perform new meanings
through this knowledge.
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.)
1. Students will identify, describe and react to a wide variety of works of
music, art, architecture, and other forms of cultural expression from
throughout the Russian-speaking world.
2. Students will describe and analyze works of music, art, architecture, and
other forms of cultural expression from throughout the Russian-speaking
world within their historical and cultural contexts.
3. Students will compare works of music, art, architecture, and other forms
of cultural expression from distinct regions throughout the Russian-speaking
world.
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4. Students will describe and analyze the ideas expressed in works of
music, art, architecture, and other forms of cultural expression from the
Russian-speaking world.
6. Students will articulate informed personal reactions to a variety of
works of music, art, architecture, and other forms of cultural expression
from the Russian-speaking world.
7. Students will analyze the diverse ways that cultural expression is
communicated within the Russian-speaking world.
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.
1. Where is Russian spoken and why. 7%
(1,2,7)
2. Russian history. 19%
(1,3,4)
3. Russian geography. 7%
(1,3,4)
4. Russian economy. 7%
(1,2,7)
4. Russian culture through language, film, art, and music. 19%
(1,2,3,4,6,7)
5.Traditions and habits. 10%
(1,2,3,6, 7)
6. Cyrillic alphabet and basic grammar concepts. 10%
(1,3,7)
7. Educational system in Russia. 7%
(3,6, 7)
8. Medical system in Russia. 7%
(2,6)
9. Business world in Russia. 7%
(2,6)
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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): RUSS 110. Introduction to Russian Culture
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