St. Cloud State University
General Education Goal Area 8
Global Perspectives
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1.
Prepared by: Robert Lavenda
Phone: 8-3034
Proposal Number:
Email: lavenda@stcloudstate.edu
2.
Requesting Unit: Latin American Studies
3.
Department, Course Number, Title: LAST 250, Introduction to Latin America
4.
New Course
5.
Will this course be flagged as a diversity course?
Already Designated as Diversity
Existing Course
No
Diversity Proposal Accompanying This Form
6.
Will this course also satisfy another General Education Goal Area?
No
Yes
If “Yes” specify which goal area.
5
7.
Course bulletin description, including credits and semesters to be offered:
LAST 250. Introduction to Latin America (Diversity/MGM)
The Latin American experience: geography, sociology, anthropology, history, economics, political science, and
literature. 3 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.
general education students; students interested in Latin America, Internatioanl Business, or study abroad
in Latin America; students in Spanish
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.
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.
The entire course addresses this issue, as it focuses on Latin America, in contrast to the United States.
Students who finish the course will have a deeper understanding of the place of Latin America in the world,
and thereby, their own place
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
appropriate to submit copies of actual assignments.)
Through lecture, discussion, writing assignments in the form of exams and papers, students will achieve
SLO 1 byrecognizing the disitinctiveness of Latin America and their connections to it through social science
writing, literautre, popular culture, economics, and politics.
SLO 2 by describing the similarities and differences within Latin America, differences that are cultural, social,
linguistic, political, economic, geographic, and relational, as well as distinct from and similar to similar
phenomena in North America. Students will know the map of Latin America.
SLO 3 by analyzing political, economic, and cultural elements that shape the relations among Latin American
nations, as well as their connections to the United States. Students will also analyze these elements in regard to
diversity within latin America, as well as between Latin America and the US.
SLO 4 by analyzing several key issues in Latin America including the effects of the colonial encounter, general
relations, education, and political activities that havehad substantial effect outside Latin America.
SLO 5 by articulating a vision that includes a more subtle awareness of the importance of Latin America and its
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.
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Introduction to the Class 3.45%
Geographic Situation 6.9% SLO 1-3
An Unfolding Heritage: History 6.9% SLO 1-3
Society, Economy, and Government 6.9% SLO 1-4
Identity, Modernity, and the Arts 6.9% SLO 2-4
One Hundred Years of Solitude February 10.35% SLO 3-5
Gender, Socialization, and Women’s Roles 6.9% SLO 1-5
Marriage and the Family 6.9% SLO 1-4
Religion at the Crossroads 6.9% SLO 1-4
Case Study: Mexico 10.35% SLO 1, 3, 4
Education 6.9% SLO 1-4
Communication, Science, and Technology 6.9% SLO 1-4
Social Structure and Change 10.35% SLO 1-4
By Way of Conclusion 3.45% SLO 5
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St. Cloud State University
General Education Transmittal Form
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Proposal Number
Department: Latin American Studies/Political Science
Course or Course(s): LAST 250
Edward Greaves
Department or Unit Chair Signature
2/25/2010
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