KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE PROPOSAL
New Course (Not General Education)
Course Prefix and Number: ANTH 3397
Responsible Department: Geography and Anthropology
Proposed Effective Date: Spring semester 2013
(Note: This can be no earlier than the term after approval by the UPCC.)
Signature Page
Submitted by: Susan
Kirkpatrick Smith
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Date 8/16/2012
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Department Curriculum Committee, Date
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General Education Council*, Date
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Professional Teacher Education
Unit Program Area*, Date
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Department Chair, Date
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College/School Curriculum Committee AND/OR
Teacher Education Council*, Date
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College/School Dean, Date
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Undergraduate Policies and Curriculum Committee,
Date
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Associate VP of Academic Affairs, Date
*For curriculum proposals involving General Education courses, there should be collaboration by the
Department Curriculum Committee and the General Education Council. For Teacher Preparation
proposals, there should be collaboration by the Department Curriculum Committee, the Professional
Teacher Education Unit (PTEU) Program Area Committee, the Teacher Education Council, and the
College/School Curriculum Committee.
Form updated March 26, 2009.
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE PROPOSAL
New Course (Not General Education)
I. Proposed Information
Course Prefix and Number: ANTH 3397
Course Title: Anthropology Practicum
Credit Hours (format should be # - # - #): 3-0-3
Prerequisites: ANTH 3300, ANTH 4450, 90 credit hours completed, and permission of the instructor.
(Prerequisites are courses or requirements--such as special permissions, advanced academic standings,
or the attainment of a minimum grade in prerequisite courses --that are non-negotiable and must be
successfully completed by any student before enrolling in the course or program under consideration.
Corequisites are courses that can be taken before or in the same semester as the course under
consideration. Courses at the upper-division level will require lower-division competencies or prerequisites.)
Course Description for the Catalog:
The course description should:
1) Include full sentences
2) Be written in the present tense
3) Have a maximum of 75 words
4) Focus on what the student will learn in the course.
This course is a structured field-based or on-campus research experience in a supervised setting related
to anthropology. Practical experience is combined with scholarly research in the topical area of the
practicum under the guidance of a faculty committee. Projects are selected in advance of the semester of
the practicum. Students learn to apply research skills in a practical setting.
II. Justification for Course
A. Explain assessment findings which led to course development.
We currently require our students to take ANTH 3398, Internship in Anthropology. However, this course
is a hardship for some students because of work requirements, and is not necessarily a practical course
for students who are headed to graduate school after they graduate. The Practicum in Anthropology
would allow the students to engage in intensive research on campus or in a field setting. They will be
required to complete the same course requirements currently required of the internship students.
B. Explain for Prerequisites:
1. What is the substance of content in each prerequisite that commands its inclusion as a
prerequisite to the proposed course? ANTH 3300 Anthropological Theory – this course provides
students with a theoretical background for their research project. ANTH 4450 Research Methods
in Anthropology provides students with the skills needed to conduct a detailed anthropological
research project. Ninety credit hours require students to be upper level students who have
extensive experience in a college setting. Permission of the instructor ensures that the student
has selected an appropriate project for the course.
2. What is the desired sequence of prerequisites? There is no desired sequence.
3. What is the rationale for requiring the above sequence of prerequisites? N/A
4. How often are the required prerequisites offered? Each fall and spring semester.
A. Give any other justification for the course.
III. Additional Information
A. Where does this course fit sequentially and philosophically within the program of study.
It will fit in as an option instead of ANTH 3398. Philosophically it fits in the same area. The internship
provides students with an intensive work-related experience in anthropology or a related field. The
practicum will provide students with an intensive research-related experience in anthropology.
B. What efforts have been made to ensure that this course does not duplicate the content of other
college courses with similar titles, purposes, or content?
There are other practicum courses offered in the university, but none focus on practical anthropology.
C. Where will the course be located in the program (elective, required in Area F, required or elective for
the major)? Indicate and justify its placement in the curriculum.
Upper division major requirement. It will serve as an option to the currently required ANTH 3398
Internship in Anthropology.
D. How often will this course be offered?
Each fall, spring and summer.
E. All sections of the course will be taught with the understanding that the following apply:
1. Purpose of the course The purpose of the course is to provide students with an individualized
research experience under the direction of a supervisor either on campus or in a field setting.
2. Objectives of the course At the end of the course, the student will demonstrate an ability: 1) to
evaluate anthropological sources; 2) to conceptualize and formulate anthropological problems or
questions: 3) to link particular anthropological problems or questions to a broader anthropological
context; 4) to write using recognized conventions of the disciplines; 5) to present material clearly,
grammatically and cogently both in writing and orally.
3. Course content The course content will vary depending on the nature of the research or field
experience each students pursues. However, all students will have course content that requires them
to meet the objectives stated above.
F. What instructional methodologies will be incorporated into the course to stimulate group process,
writing skills, multiculturalism, and educational outcomes?
The instructional methodologies will vary depending on the nature of the research or field experience
each student pursues. This is an independent project, so group interactions are not likely, other than
between the student, supervisor/field director, and faculty members. The course will require a substantial
research paper from the student, so writing will be emphasized. Students will submit their paper in stages
to receive feedback. Multiculturalism is at the heart of anthropology, so it is likely that most if not all of the
practicum experiences will involve multiculturalism. The educational outcomes are stated above in the
course objectives and will be achieved differently due to the varying nature of each practicum experience.
G. Outline the plan for continuous course assessment. What are the department, school, college, or
professional standards which will be used for the assessment? How will it be determined that the course
is current, meeting the educational needs of students and responsive to educational standards? How
often will the course assessment be done by the department?
This course will be assessed in the same way that the ANTH 3398 Internship in Anthropology is
assessed. We will assess student papers and presentations for the three SLOs listed below. The course
will be assessed a minimum of one time each year.
Student will link particular anthropological problems/questions to a broader anthropological context.
Student will write using recognized conventions of the discipline.
Student will present material clearly, grammatically and cogently both in writing and orally.
H. Required Syllabus Contents (See Faculty Handbook, page 3.17-3.18 for details about KSU syllabi).
1. Course Prefix Number and Title
2. Instructor:
a. Office:
b. Telephone:
3. Learning Objectives
4. Text(s)
5. Course Requirements/Assignments
6. Evaluation and Grading
7. Weekly Schedule of Topics
8. Academic Honesty Statement
9. Attendance Policy
IV. Resources and Funding Required
A. What resources will be redirected to accommodate this course?
none
B. Explain what items will cause additional cost to the department/school/college
Personnel none.
Computer Technology none
Library resources none
Equipment none
Space none
V. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the Registrar
once the course has been approved by the Office of the
President. The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE: ANTH
COURSE NUMBER: 3397
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL: Practicum in Anthropology
(Note: Limit 30 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS: 3-0-3
PREREQUISITES: ANTH 3300, ANTH 4450, 90 credit hours completed, and permission of the instructor.
Approval, Effective Semester: Spring 2013
(Note: This can be no earlier than the term after approval by the UPCC.)
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U): Regular
Is this course repeatable? If so, how many times may it be taken for credit: no
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Are Special fees or tuition required for this course? no
If yes, the academic department must submit the Request for New or Change in Course Fee form
to the Office of Budget and Planning for approval. Special fees will not be assessed at the section
if the request has not been approved. Special course fees are not retroactive. Please follow-up
with each special course fee request in a timely manner.
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites: none
APPROVED:
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Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee