UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for Plan Change or Plan Deletion
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1. College:
Arts and Letters
2. Academic Unit:
3. Academic
B.A. Modern Languages
Plan Name: (MLBAX)
5. Plan proposal:
4. Emphasis:
Plan Change
New
Emphasis
Global Languages and
Cultures
French (FRENF), German
(GERMF), and NEW French,
German, and Spanish Global
Science & Engineering
Emphases
Plan Deletion
Emphasis
Change
Emphasis
Deletion
6. Current student learning outcomes of the
plan. If structured as plan/emphasis, include for
both core and emphasis.
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applicable). Bold the changes, to differentiate
from what is not changing, and change font to
Bold Red with strikethrough for what is being
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1. Understand the cultural, political and artistic
interconnectedness of the cultures of the targetlanguage-speaking populations on a global scale
and demonstrate transcultural and translingual
competence.
Developing Effective Program Student Learning
Outcomes).
2. Analyze the socio-historical context,
1. Understand the cultural, political and
artistic interconnectedness of the cultures of
the target-language-speaking populations on
a global scale and demonstrate transcultural
and translingual competence.
language, themes, and structure of targetlanguage literary, visual, and cultural texts and
reflect upon the nature and consequences of
diversity and on how it is represented in these
texts.
3. Recognize, investigate, and produce targetlanguage written or oral discourse,
communicating findings about historical,
environmental, ethnic, and other related
contemporary issues important to life in targetlanguage speaking countries.
2. Analyze the socio-historical context,
language, themes, and structure of targetlanguage literary, visual, and cultural texts
and reflect upon the nature and
consequences of diversity and on how it is
represented in these texts.
3. Recognize, investigate, and produce targetlanguage written or oral discourse,
communicating findings about historical,
environmental, ethnic, and other related
contemporary issues important to life in
target-language speaking countries.
Core
Understand the cultural, political and artistic
interconnectedness of the cultures of the
target-language-speaking populations on a
global scale and demonstrate transcultural
and translingual competence.
Non- Global Sciences & Engineering
Emphasis Subplans
Analyze the socio-historical context,
language, themes, and structure of targetlanguage literary, visual, and cultural texts
and reflect upon the nature and
consequences of diversity and on how it is
represented in these texts.
Recognize, investigate, and produce targetlanguage written or oral discourse,
communicating findings about historical,
environmental, ethnic, and other related
contemporary issues important to life in
target-language speaking countries.
Global Sciences & Engineering Emphasis
Subplans
Analyze the socio-historical context,
language, themes, and structure of targetlanguage literary, visual, and cultural texts
and reflect upon the nature and
consequences of diversity and on how it is
represented in these texts.
Recognize, investigate, and produce target-
language written or oral discourse,
communicating findings about historical,
environmental, ethnic, and other related
contemporary issues important to life in
target-language speaking countries.
Demonstrate the ability to work successfully
in a professional environment abroad with
adequate foreign language proficiency and
appropriate cultural agility.
7. Current catalog plan overview and
requirements in this column. Cut and paste the
Overview and Details tabs, in their entirety,
from the current on-line academic catalog:
(http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/)
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Modern Languages, Bachelor of Arts
Modern Languages, Bachelor of Arts
In addition to University Requirements:
In addition to University Requirements:
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At least 35 units of major requirements,
which includes 20 units of emphasis
requirements. You must earn a "C" or
better in all 35 units
Be aware that you may not use courses
with the prefix of your emphasis to satisfy
liberal studies requirements
Elective courses, if needed, to reach an
overall total of at least 120 units
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At least 35 38 units of major
requirements, which includes 20 23 units
of emphasis requirements. You must
earn a "C" or better in all 35 units
Be aware that you may not use courses
with the prefix of your emphasis to satisfy
liberal studies requirements
Elective courses, if needed, to reach an
overall total of at least 120 units
Please note that you may be able to use some
courses to meet more than one requirement.
Contact your advisor for details.
Please note that you may be able to use some
courses to meet more than one requirement.
Contact your advisor for details.
Major Requirements
Major Requirements
Take the following 35 units with a Grade of "C"
or better in each course:
Be aware you must complete at least 9 units
at the 400 level of your emphasis prefix (FRE,
GER, or SPA) in your core and/or emphasis.
Core Requirements (15 units):
 LAN 250, LAN 350, LAN 450C (9 units)
 At least 6 study-abroad units from either
FRE 323, FRE 423, GER 323 or GER
423. NAU has a variety of study-abroad
options for you to complete your French
or German study-abroad requirement.
Your advisor will work with you personally
to identify necessary courses as well as
an affordable and an effective experience.
(6 units)
Many students complete a second major,
although it is not necessary. The Modern
Languages BA can complement a variety of
NAU degrees. Your advisor can work with you to
identify a complementary second degree.
Emphasis Requirements (Select One):
French Emphasis (20 units)
 FRE 201, FRE 202 (8 units)
You may only complete a Global Science and
Engineering Emphasis if you are concurrently
enrolled in an eligible degree offered through
the College of Engineering, Forestry, and
Natural Sciences. For a listing of eligible
degrees, please contact an advisor in the
College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural
Sciences.
Take the following 35 38 units. You must
complete letter-graded courses with a grade of
"C" or better, and pass-fail courses with a
passing grade in each course:
Core Requirements (15 units):
 LAN 250, LAN 350, LAN 450C (9 6 units)
 At least 6 study-abroad 9 units from:
either
o LAN 350
o (FRE 323, GER 323, or SPA 323)
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
FRE 303W or FRE 304W (3 units)
400-level FRE courses (9 units)
Some courses may be fulfilled by CLEP or by
challenge exam.
You may not count FRE 101 and 102 toward
your major requirements or liberal studies.
In addition, you may only take lower-level FRE
courses if you have not already taken advanced
FRE coursework. For instance, after you've
completed 200-level FRE courses, you can't
take FRE courses at the 100 level; after
completing 300-level courses, you can't take
100- or 200-level courses.
In addition, it is recommended that you pass the
Test de Connaissance du Français. This
proficiency verification can be invaluable in your
post baccalaureate endeavors. See your advisor
for details.
German Emphasis (20 units)
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
GER 201 and GER 202 (8 units)
GER 304W or GER 350W (3 units)
400-level GER courses (9 units)
Some courses may be fulfilled by CLEP or by
challenge exam.
You may not count GER 101 and 102 toward
your major requirements or liberal studies.
In addition, you may only take lower-level GER
courses if you have not already taken advanced
GER coursework. For instance, after you've
completed 200-level GER courses, you can't
take GER courses at the 100 level; after
completing a 300-level courses you can't take
100- or 200-level courses.
o (FRE 423, GER 423, or SPA 423)
o (FRE 408, GER 408, or SPA 408)
If not completing the Global Science and
Engineering Program (GSEP), you must take
a minimum of 9 study abroad units from (FRE
323, GER 323, or SPA 323), or (FRE 423, GER
423, or SPA 423). If completing the GSEP,
you must take 12 fieldwork experience units
from (FRE 408, GER 408, or SPA 408) in the
form of an internship abroad as determined
by your major advisor.
NAU has a variety of study-abroad
options for you to complete your
French or German study-abroad
requirement. Your advisor will work
with you personally to identify
necessary courses as well as an
affordable and an effective experience.
(6 units)
Many students complete a second major,
although it is not necessary. The Modern
Languages BA can complement a variety of
NAU degrees. Your advisor can work with you
to identify a complementary second degree.
Emphasis Requirements (Select One):
French Emphasis (20 23 units)
 FRE 201 and FRE 202 (8 units)
 FRE 303W or FRE 304W (3 units)
 FRE 300 and FRE 400 level electives
400-level FRE courses (9 12 units)
Some courses may be fulfilled by CLEP or by
challenge exam.
You may not count FRE 101 and 102 toward your
major requirements or liberal studies.
In addition, you may only take lower-level FRE
courses if you have not already taken advanced
In addition, it recommended that you pass the
Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache exam with a FRE coursework. For instance, after you've
completed 200-level FRE courses, you can't take
score of "Gut" or better before completing your
FRE courses at the 100 level; after completing
undergraduate degree. This proficiency
300-level courses, you can't take 100- or 200verification can be invaluable in your post
level courses.
baccalaureate endeavors. See your advisor for
details.
In addition, it is recommended that you pass the
Minor Requirements
A minor is not required for the Modern
Languages B.A. However, if you do not have a
second major, we strongly encourage you to
consult with an advisor about a minor and/or
elective coursework that is appropriate for your
career aspirations and educational needs.
General Electives
Additional coursework is required, if, after you
have met the previously described requirements,
you have not yet completed a total of 120 units
of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any
academic areas, using these courses to pursue
your specific interests and goals. We encourage
you to consult with your advisor to select the
courses that will be most advantageous to you.
(Please note that you may also use prerequisites
or transfer credits as electives if they weren't
used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies
requirements.)
Additional Information
Be aware that some courses may have
prerequisites that you must also take. For
prerequisite information click on the course or
see your advisor.
Test de Connaissance du Français. This
proficiency verification can be invaluable in your
post baccalaureate endeavors. See your advisor
for details.
Be aware you must complete at least 9 units
at the 400 level of your emphasis prefix (FRE,
GER, or SPA) in your core and/or emphasis.
German Emphasis (20 23 units)



GER 201 and GER 202 (8 units)
GER 304W or GER 350W (3 units)
GER 300 and GER 400 level electives
400-level GER courses (9 12 units)
Some courses may be fulfilled by CLEP or by
challenge exam.
You may not count GER 101 and 102 toward
your major requirements or liberal studies.
In addition, you may only take lower-level GER
courses if you have not already taken advanced
GER coursework. For instance, after you've
completed 200-level GER courses, you can't take
GER courses at the 100 level; after completing a
300-level courses you can't take 100- or 200level courses.
In addition, it recommended that you pass the
Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache exam with a
score of "Gut" or better before completing your
undergraduate degree. This proficiency
verification can be invaluable in your post
baccalaureate endeavors. See your advisor for
details.
Be aware you must complete at least 9 units
at the 400 level of your emphasis prefix (FRE,
GER, or SPA) in your core and/or emphasis.
French Global Sciences & Engineering
Emphasis (23 units)
 FRE 201 and FRE 202 (8 units)
 FRE 303W or FRE 304W (3 units)
 FRE 300 and FRE 400 level electives (9
units)
 FRE 408 (3 units)
Some courses may be fulfilled by CLEP or by
challenge exam.
You may not count FRE 101 and 102 toward
your major requirements or liberal studies.
In addition, you may only take lower-level
FRE courses if you have not already taken
advanced FRE coursework. For instance,
after you've completed 200-level FRE
courses, you can't take FRE courses at the
100 level; after completing 300-level courses,
you can't take 100- or 200-level courses.
In your senior year you must take the
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages Advanced-Low Level Check. See
your advisor for details.
Be aware you must complete at least 9 units
at the 400 level of your emphasis prefix (FRE,
GER, or SPA) in your core and/or emphasis.
German Global Sciences & Engineering
Emphasis (23 units)




GER 201 and GER 202 (8 units)
GER 304W or GER 350W (3 units)
GER 300 and GER 400 level electives
(9 units)
GER 408 (3 units)
Some courses may be fulfilled by CLEP or by
challenge exam.
You may not count GER 101 and 102 toward
your major requirements or liberal studies.
In addition, you may only take lower-level
GER courses if you have not already taken
advanced GER coursework. For instance,
after you've completed 200-level GER
courses, you can't take GER courses at the
100 level; after completing 300-level courses,
you can't take 100- or 200-level courses.
In your senior year you must take the
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages Advanced-Low Level Check. See
your advisor for details.
Be aware you must complete at least 9 units
at the 400 level of your emphasis prefix (FRE,
GER, or SPA) in your core and/or emphasis.
Spanish Global Sciences & Engineering
Emphasis (23 units)




SPA 201 and SPA 202 (8 units)
SPA 304W, SPA 311W, or SPA 312W (3
units)
SPA 300 and SPA 400 level electives (9
units)
SPA 408 (3 units)
Some courses may be fulfilled by CLEP or by
challenge exam.
You may not count SPA 101 and 102 toward
your major requirements or liberal studies.
In addition, you may only take lower-level
SPA courses if you have not already taken
advanced SPA coursework. For instance,
after you've completed 200-level SPA
courses, you can't take SPA courses at the
100 level; after completing 300-level courses,
you can't take 100- or 200-level courses.
In your senior year you must take the
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages Advanced-Low Level Check. See
your advisor for details.
Be aware you must complete at least 9 units
at the 400 level of your emphasis prefix (FRE,
GER, or SPA) in your core and/or emphasis.
Minor Requirements
A minor is not required for the Modern
Languages B.A. However, if you do not have a
second major, we strongly encourage you to
consult with an advisor about a minor and/or
elective coursework that is appropriate for your
career aspirations and educational needs.
General Electives
Additional coursework is required, if, after you
have met the previously described requirements,
you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of
credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any
academic areas, using these courses to pursue
your specific interests and goals. We encourage
you to consult with your advisor to select the
courses that will be most advantageous to you.
(Please note that you may also use prerequisites
or transfer credits as electives if they weren't
used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies
requirements.)
Additional Information
Be aware that some courses may have
prerequisites that you must also take. For
prerequisite information click on the course or
see your advisor.
8. Justification for proposal:
The Global Science and Engineering Program (GSEP) allows NAU science and engineering
majors to internationalize their studies by integrating language study, international training,
and professional experience abroad with existing engineering and science degree programs.
Language training is a vital cornerstone of the GSEP concept, and the GSEP subplans focus
on bringing students to minimal competency within the first three years of study, followed by
an entire year of immersion study and professional internship abroad. GSEP does not require
any new special courses or additional up-front resources, and promises to bring substantial
new resources to Modern Languages by increasing the number of BA-seeking dual-majors in
the three targeted languages.
Consequently, we have altered to some extent the core requirements to permit students to use
aspects of the core either for the completion of required study abroad credit (for the nonGSEP subplans) or for partial completion of internship abroad (for GSEP students).
Note, GSEP internships are completed through FRE/GER/SPA 408 across the core
requirements and the GSEP subplans. This is an artifact of the need to have a common core
for all subplans. A faculty committee consisting of French, German and Spanish faculty as
well as the Global Languages chair and Eck Doerry, the GSEP Faculty Coordinator, met with
Karen Pugliesi, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies, in the spring of 2012 to confirm that
such a core configuration for 5 subplans does not violate any ABOR regulations.
Also, because of university requirements, this whole degree changes from 35 to 48 units.
9. NCATE designation, if applicable:
Initial Plan
10. Effective beginning FALL:
2013
See effective dates calendar.
Advanced Plan
Remove Designation
11. Will this proposal impact other plans, sub plans, or course offerings, etc.?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact and include a letter of response from each impacted academic unit.
Answer 12-13 for UCC/ECCC only:
12. A major is differentiated from another major by required course commonality: 24 units of the
required credit hours of a major must be unique, (i.e. not common or not dual use as a required
element in another major), to that major. Does this plan have 24 units of unique required
credit?
Yes
No
13. Minor: A planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas in which the University
already hosts ABOR- approved majors, consisting of at least 18 hours and no more than 24
hours. At least 15 hours of the minor must be unique to that minor to differentiate it from other
minors.
Does this minor have 15 units of unique required credit?
Yes
No
Does NAU offer an ABOR approved major in this subject matter?
Yes
No
Answer 14-15 for UGC only:
14. If this is a non-thesis plan, does it require a minimum of 24 units of formal graded coursework?
Yes
No
If no, explain why this proposal should be approved.
15. If this is a thesis plan, does it require a minimum of 18 units of formal graded coursework?
Yes
No
If no, explain why this proposal should be approved.
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
11/6/2012
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/ Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC/ECCC Approval
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No