St. Cloud State University
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General Education Goal Area 8
Global Perspectives
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Prepared by: Thomas Zupanc
Phone: 308 3205
Requesting Unit: MKBL
Email: tzupanc@stcloudstate.edu
Department, Course Number, Title: BLAW 230 Consumer and Personal Law
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New Course Existing Course
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Will this course be flagged as a diversity course? No
Already Designated as Diversity Diversity Proposal Accompanying This Form
Will this course also satisfy another General Education Goal Area?
If “Yes” specify which goal area.
No Yes
Course bulletin description, including credits and semesters to be offered:
Old: The law as it affects consumers, employees, and members of society.
New: A life skills course comparing and contrasting law in the U.S. and the host country(ies) and culture(s) as it affects consumers, employees and members of a global society and global economy. 3 Cr.
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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.
General education elective. Typically offered during study abroad programs.
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.
Already approved
11. Courses designated as General Education are included in the assessment plan for the Goal Area(s)
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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.
12. Provide a concise explanation of how the following goal is a “significant focus” of the proposed course.
Goal Area 8: Global Perspectives
Develop a comparative perspective and understanding of one’s place in a global context.
Everyone is a member in the global economy and society. Laws of different countries and cultures play a significant role in shaping our perspective and role in that global society.
13. In order for a course to be designated as fulfilling Goal Area 8, it must address at least 4 of the 5 student learning outcomes (SLOs) below. Check the SLOs below that are focused on in the proposed general education course.
1. Explain how they are connected and related to people elsewhere in the world.
2. Describe similarities and differences among global places and populations.
3. Analyze how political, economic or cultural elements influence relations among the world’s states, peoples, or societies.
4. Analyze specific international issues and propose and evaluate responses.
5. Articulate a vision of their individual roles and responsibilities in a common global future.
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 rubrics. appropriate to submit copies of actual assignments.)
See attached. Assignments, role plays, quizzes and exams, and projects have been the hosts of assessment
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.
See attached syllabus.
Legal systems, ADR, criminal and civil liability – 14%
Torts/ non-criminal wrongs – 14%
Contracts and agreements – 14%
Special contract rules and warranties – 14%
Lending, borrowing, and bankruptcy/insolvency – 14%
Employment – 14%
Property and insurance – 14%
Other – 2%
Students are always given the opportunity to select other areas of interest, in addition to or in lieu of the above topics.
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Department: MKBL
Course or Course(s): BLAW 230 Consumer and Personal Law
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