St. Cloud State University
General Education Goal Area 6
Humanities & Fine Arts
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Response Date:
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2.
Proposal Number:
Prepared by: Jennifer Quinlan
Phone: 308-5626
Email: jmquinlan@stcloudstate.edu
Requesting Unit: Center for Information Media
3.
Department, Course Number, Title: Center for Information Media, IM 260, Exploring Information
Technologies
4.
New Course
Existing 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.
7.
Course bulletin description, including credits and semesters to be offered:
No
Diversity Proposal Accompanying This Form
No
Yes
Examination of technologies used by individuals for learning, information access and communication in the
electronic age. Applications and utilization of new information technologies: world wide information networks,
interactive systems, computer-based learning. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
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.
Course is designed for all undergraduate students. Required course for Information Media majors and minors.
Required course for Mass Communication majors.
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 focus of IM 260 is examining information technologies as a means of human expression and communication.
Students analyze how these technologies are used by individuals to distribute information, access information,
and for learning. Students develop abilities to create a web presence and other Web 2.0 projects as a means of
expression utilizing a thorough understanding of design and aesthetics.
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.)
SLO 1. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
Students are required to develop an awareness of information technologies (especially the Internet and Web 2.0
tools) through readings and discussion about the development, scope, and impact of these technologies on the
individual and society.
SLO 4. Explore intellectually the ideas expressed in works in the arts and humanities.
In their written work, research, and class discussions, students examine and analyze works created with newer
technology tools and represent their understanding of these technologies.
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SLO 5. Engage in creative processes or interpretive performance.
Students create a range of projects to demonstrate their ability to select and apply various tools to establish their
own personal web presence and demonstrate their knowledge of web design aesthetics.
SLO 6. Articulate an informed personal response to works in the arts and humanities.
In their written and web work, students are required to evaluate, formulate a point of view, and present their
findings on emerging and controversial issues in information technologies.
SLO 7. Analyze the diverse means of communication in the arts and humanities.
Students research and evaluate various personal and professional communication technologies that impact society.
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.
Outline of the Course
A. New information/communication technologies: their development and impact on the individual and society
(20%) SLO 1, SLO 7
B. Using information technologies for information access (15%) SLO 4
C. Using information technologies for communication and learning (20%) SLO 7, SLO 4
D. Using information technologies for design and aesthetics (10%) SLO 5, SLO 7
E. Integration of information technologies
1.Personal interface/integration (20%) SLO 5, SLO 6
2. Hardware/software interface/integration (15%) SLO 5
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St. Cloud State University
General Education Transmittal Form
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Response Date:
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Proposal Number
Department: Information Media
Course or Course(s): IM 260
Department or Unit Chair Signature
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:
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Chairperson
Committee
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Date
Recommendation of Faculty Association:
Approve
Remarks:
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FA Senate
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Action of Academic Vice President:
Approve
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Signature
Entered in Curriculum Data File
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Remarks:
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