Proposal #
(Academic Affairs use only)
AY13-301 Proposal #
(College use only)
REQUEST FOR A NEW COURSE
University of Central Oklahoma
Course Subject (Prefix), Number, and Title:
Course
Subject
Recommended
Number
HUM
Course Title (maximum of 30 characters)
5xx3
E a
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M o d e r
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T r a
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Course Title: (written out if longer than 30 characters)
For information regarding CIP codes contact your department chair or visit: http://www.uco.edu/academic-affairs/ir/program_inventory.asp
CIP Code: 24.0103
For graduate courses, please attach a syllabus for this course. (See syllabus requirement policy 2.2.)
Course description as it will appear in the appropriate catalog.
(Please use standard American English including full sentences.)
Course description only. Do not include prerequisites or enrollment restrictions, these should be added under questions 6-12.
Early Modern Traditions is an interdisciplinary humanities course that examines the accomplishments of the
early modern West. The art, literature, music, and philosophies of Europe (and, to a lesser extent, Colonial
America), with focus on the Renaissance, the Baroque and Rococo periods, and the Enlightenment, will be
given equal emphasis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of Western Civilization.
Humanities and Philosophy
Department submitting the proposal
x3434
Dr. Theresa Vaughan
Person to contact with questions
Ext. number
Approved by:
Department Chairperson
Date
College Curriculum Committee Chair
Date
(Please notify department chair when proposal is forwarded to dean.)
College Dean
Date
Academic Affairs Curriculum or Graduate Council
Date
(Please notify the department chair when proposal is forwarded to AA.)
Office of Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs Form
July, 2012
Date
Effective term for this new course
(Assigned by the Office of Academic Affairs.)
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1. Does this course have an undergraduate / graduate counterpart?
Yes
X No
2. Is this proposal part of a larger submission package including a program change?
X
Yes
No
3. Does this new course affect a teacher preparation program? (All courses required for any teacher
preparation program must have approval from the Council on Teacher Education before approval from AACC or Graduate
Council.)
Yes
X No
If yes, send copy of proposal to the Director of Teacher Education, Dr. Bryan Duke.
4. Has this course been previously taught as a common course (4910 seminar, 4960 institute, etc.)?
Yes
X No
If yes, when was the most recent offering?
5. Does this course affect majors or minors outside the department?
Yes
X No
If yes, provide name(s) of department chair(s) contacted, the dates, and the results of the discussion.
6. Prerequisite courses:
Example 1: MATH 1213 and (MATH 2165 or MATH 2185) and CHEM 1213
Example 2: (ACCT 2113 and 2213) and (MGMT 3013 or ISOM 3613)
7. Co-requisite(s):
Example 3: 8 hours of biology including BIO 1404
Which of the above prerequisite courses, if any, may be taken in the same semester as the proposed new course?
8. Concurrent enrollment:
Courses that must be taken the same semester. Example: lab courses.
9. Will this course have enrollment restrictions?
X
Yes
No
If No, go to question 13.
10. Specify which major(s) may or may not take this course. Specifying a major, excludes all other majors from enrolling.
Check one:
May
May not
Major Code:
11. Which of the following student classification(s) may enroll in this course?
Graduate
Graduate
Post Baccalaureate
Senior
Junior
Sophomore
Freshman
(2) 19 + hours
(1) 0-18 hours
Check all that apply:
X
X
X
12. Check or list other restrictions for this course.
Admission to Graduate Programs
Admission to Nursing Program
Admission to Teacher Education
Other
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13. Course objectives: Objectives should be observable, measurable and include scholarly or creative
activities to meet the course level characteristics. Course objectives should also be in line with the course
description. (Please refer to instructional objectives documents at: http://www.uco.edu/academicaffairs/faculty-staff/aacc.asp#FAQ/Helpful%20Hints.)
Upon completion of this course, each student will be able to:
1. Identify and discuss major literary works, major artistic achievements, and philosophical figures of the
early modern world, with emphasis on Europe and, to a lesser degree, Colonial America.
2. Compare and contrast early modern literary works, artistic achievements such as sculptures, architecture,
paintings, music, etc., and the various philosophical stances characteristic of early modern thought.
3. Formulate and evaluate the quality of modern achievements and their impact on Western civilization.
Course Detail Information:
14. Contact Hours (per week)
3
Lecture hours (in class)
Lab hours (also studios)
Other (outside activities)
15. Repeatable course.
Number of times this course can be taken for credit.
1
16. Schedule type: (select one only)
X
Activity P.E. (A)
Lab only (B)
Lecture/Lab (C)
Lecture only (L)
Recitation/Lab (R)
Student Teaching (STU)
Studio Art (XSU)
17. List existing course(s) for which this course will be a prerequisite. Adding a “new course” as a
prerequisite to an existing course will likely cause enrollment problems. (Please submit a prerequisite
change form for each course for which this course will serve as a prerequisite.)
None
18. What resources, technology or equipment must be acquired to teach this course? List items, which
must be purchased and estimated cost. (Be specific, e.g., library resources; computer lab; etc.)
No new resources should be required.
NOTE: Please contact the UCO Library regarding library resources for this new course.
19. Names of current faculty qualified to teach this course.
Dr. James Mock, Dr. Sarah Kyle, Dr. Mary Brodnax (and, potentially, several others)
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20. Additional faculty (adjunct or full-time) required and specific competencies required to teach this
course:
No new faculty needed. Interdisciplinary background in the humanities of the Renaissance, the Baroque
and Rococo periods, the Enlightenment, and the Early stages of Romanticism are the areas of
competency for teaching this course.
21.
Will there be any increase in costs?
X Yes
No
Identify the additional costs associated with this new course. If no costs, explain why not.
The costs are limited to the need to hire an adjunct to cover the reassignment of a three hour Core
Curriculum class. As this course is part of a larger submission of a new program, the cost is further
explained in the M.A.L.S. program proposal.
22.
Identify the source(s) of funds for any additional costs for the new course. i.e., internal
reallocations, special fees from students, etc. If you plan to propose special fees be assessed for this
course, be aware there is a separate approval process for special fees.
The generation of graduate level tuition and fees should generate the funds necessary to hire an adjunct
needed for the reassignment of a full-time faculty member to this course.
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23. Projected enrollment for two academic years:
Semester
Fall
Spring
Summer
24.
2014
15
2015
20
Using State Regents’ definition of liberal arts and sciences (quoted below), characterize the course
as follows:
X
Non-liberal arts and sciences
Liberal arts and sciences
“The liberal arts and sciences are defined as those traditional fields of study in the humanities; social and behavioral sciences;
communications; natural and life sciences, mathematics; and the history, literature, and theory of fine arts (music, art, drama,
dance). Courses in these fields whose primary purpose is directed toward specific occupational or professional objectives, or
courses in the arts which rely substantially on studio or performance work are not considered to be liberal arts and sciences for
the purpose of this policy. Courses required for the General Educational Program are not necessarily synonymous or mutually
exclusive with the liberal arts and sciences.” State Regents Policy and Procedures. Chapter 2, Section 5, “Degree
Requirements” part 1, (2). P. II-2-86
25.
Please provide a concise, yet comprehensive, statement that explains the reasons for requesting the
new course. Include documentation or assessment information supporting the specific request (if
possible). Indicate the expected source of student enrollment (majors, minors, programs etc.)
26
Which of the six transformative learning tenets does this course incorporate? (check all that apply)
Discipline Knowledge
Leadership
Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities
Service Learning and Civic Engagement
Global and Cultural Competencies
Health and Wellness
X
X
X
27. Clearly explain how the characteristics of this course meet or exceed those outlined in Course Level
Characteristics. (Copy and paste table from “Course Level Characteristics” document for the appropriate course
level of proposed course. Document may be found on:
http://www.uco.edu/academic-affairs/files/aacc/forms/CLC%20table4_07.pdf.
5000 LEVEL COURSES
Course Level Characteristics
1. It is assumed that students in these courses
have acquired the ability to use verbal and
written communication effectively, to engage
in analytical thought and creative processes,
and to use information and bibliographic
sources with skill.
2. It is assumed that students in these courses
have achieved a significant level of maturity in
the discipline, evidenced by a considerable
background of knowledge.
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Please describe how this course meets this
requirement.
Students in Early Modern Traditions will be
required both to participate in class discussions
and write shorter essay papers and a major
research paper (see attached syllabus).
The graduate students likely to take this
course will be, almost by definition, “mature
students” with an interest in the cultural
traditions of Western Civilization. Having
already completed a baccalaureate degree
(which contains a humanities component in
the Core Curriculum), all students will have
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some familiarity with the interdisciplinary
approaches used in the discipline of the
humanities. Furthermore, because this class
is part of the core requirements for a
potential Masters of Liberal Studies
program, the graduate students who take this
course will necessarily have the broad
perspective from which a more refined base
of knowledge can be built.
3. These courses should be more than a mere
extension of undergraduate courses. Rather,
they should be qualitatively different. At a
minimum:
a. Students should be required to undertake
original scholarly/creative activity, or
research
b. Students should assume greater
responsibility for independently
mastering more of the subject matter.
c. Close working relationships should exist
between instructors and students to
analyze and synthesize course material.
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All three of these considerations are factored
into the requirements for this course (again,
see attached syllabus). A great deal of
outside class preparation is required,
assuring that students will develop enhanced
skills to work both independently and in
conjunction with the instructor.
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Department of Humanities and Philosophy
University of Central Oklahoma
Class Syllabus
HUM 5xx3: Early Modern Traditions
Class meets MW [times TBA]
Instructor: Dr. Stephen C. Law
Office Phone; 974-5615
E-mail: slaw@uco.edu
Office Location: LA203C
Office hours: [TBA] and by appointment
Course Description: Early Modern Traditions is an interdisciplinary humanities course that examines the
accomplishments of the early modern West. The art, literature, music, and philosophies of Europe (and, to a lesser
extent, Colonial America), with focus on the Renaissance, the Baroque and Rococo periods, and the Enlightenment,
will be given equal emphasis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of Western Civilization.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, each student will be able to:
1. Identify and discuss major literary works, major artistic achievements, and philosophical figures of the early modern
world, with emphasis on Europe and, to a lesser degree, Colonial America.
2. Compare and contrast early modern literary works, artistic achievements such as sculptures, architecture, paintings,
music, etc., and the various philosophical stances characteristic of early modern thought.
3. Formulate and evaluate the quality of modern achievements and their impact on Western civilization.
Transformative Learning Outcomes: The University of Central Oklahoma is a learning-centered organization
committed to transformative education through active engagement in the teaching-learning interchange, scholarly and
creative pursuits, leadership, global competency, healthy lifestyles, and service to others.
This course addresses three of the university’s transformative learning goals.
Discipline Knowledge: This course delivers core knowledge of the Humanities of the Western world.
Global Competency: This course is global in scope, including the Western tradition and some non-Western
traditions.
Leadership: Through engagement with the world’s artistic, literary, musical, and religious traditions, students will
enhance personal leadership development.
Course requirements and evaluation: Each student must complete three of four possible section papers. Each section
paper of five to six pages must address two components of that section (for example, Goethe and Schubert). In addition,
each student will complete a research paper of fifteen to twenty pages on course materials for the remaining section. The
student selects the topic in consultation with the instructor. Thus each student will write a paper on each of the course
sections.
20% Paper 1/Section 1. Due Week 5
20% Paper 2/Section 2. Due Week 9
20% Paper 3/Section 3. Due Week 13
20% Paper 4/Section 4. Due Week 15
Subtotal of 60%
40% Paper 5 (15-20 pages). Due during exam week
Total of 100%
Point system: Points are assigned to correspond to the percentage points on a 10 % scale. For a 20% paper an A+ = 20
points, an A=19, an A- =18, and so forth down the scale. For the 40% paper an A+ = 40 points, an A= 38, an A- = 36,
etc. The final letter grade is derived from the 100 possible points, again using a 10% scale, with a A being from 90 to
100, etc.
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Primary Texts:
The Renaissance in Europe: An Anthology (Renaissance in Europe series) [an anthology of primary works], Peter
Elmer, Nicholas Webb, and Roberta Wood, eds. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2000.
The Portable Enlightenment Reader, Isaac Kramnick. New York: Viking/Penguin, 2005.
The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other Plays, Molière (Maya Slater, trans.). New York: Oxford University Press,
2008.
Paradise Lost, John Milton. New York, Oxford University Press, reissued 2008.
The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli (Willima J. Connell, trans.). Bedford: St. Martin’s Press, 2005.
Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes. Philadelphia: Empire Books, 2013.
Candide, Voltaire (François-Marie Arouet, trans). Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, 1991.
The Second Treatise of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration, John Locke. Mineola, NY: Dover
Publications, 2002.
Secondary Texts:
World of Art: The Art of the Renaissance, Peter Murray and Linda Murray. London: Thames and Hudson, originally
published in 1963.
World of Art: Baroque and Rococo, Germain Bazin. London: Thames and Hudson, originally published in 1964.
The Enlightenment: A Brief History with Documents (Bedford Series in History & Culture), Margaret C. C. Jacob.
Bedford: St. Martin’s Press, 2000.
Course Outline: Topics in Order of Coverage
SECTION ONE (Weeks 1-4): The Italian Renaissance
Literature: Pico della Mirandola, Lorenzo de Medici, Castiglione
Art and Architecture: Brunelleschi, Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael
Music: Josquin des Prez, Giovanni Gabrieli,
Philosophy and Ideas: Marcilio Ficino, Niccolo Machiavelli
SECTION TWO (Weeks 5-8): The Northern Renaissance and the Reformation
Literature: William Shakespeare, John Milton
Art and Architecture: Dürer, Bosch, Holbein, Breugel, Eyke, Grunewald
Music: John Dowland, Thomas Morley
Philosophy and Ideas: Martin Luther, Thomas Moore, Francis Bacon
SECTION THREE (Weeks 9-12): The Baroque
Literature: Molière
Art and Architecture: Caravaggio, Rubens, Bernini, Rembrandt, van Dyke, Wren
Music: Vivaldi, Handel, J.S.Bach
Philosophy and Ideas: Thomas Hobbes
SECTION FOUR (Weeks 13-16): The Rococo and the Revolution
Literature: Voltaire
Art and Architecture: Watteau, Bouchet, Fragonard, Jacques-Louis David
Music: Haydn, Mozart
Philosophy and Ideas: John Lock, Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Attendance Policy: The instructor expects each student to attend class regularly in order to learn and succeed with
writing assignments. Students are responsible for any information missed in classes.
Late and Make-Up Work Policy: Late work is accepted only when accompanied by a documented excuse for a
legitimate cause (such as a death in the immediate family, or serious illness).
Academic Integrity Statement: Academic dishonesty includes, but is not confined to: plagiarizing; cheating on tests or
examinations; stealing tests or other academic material; knowingly falsifying academic records or documents of the
institution; accessing a student’s confidential academic records without authorization; disclosing confidential academic
information without authorization; and, turning in the same work to more than one class without informing the instructors
involved. Each student is expected to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is above reproach. Students are
expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academy both in and out of the classroom. Any student found
guilty of academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action. To help ensure academic integrity, faculty may
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employ a variety of tools, including, but not limited to, university-sanctioned Turnitin.com. More information concerning
this policy can be found on page three of the UCO Student Code of Conduct located at http://www.uco.edu/studentaffairs/conduct/files/codeofconduct.pdf
For the following information:
UConnect Statement
Incomplete Grade
Withdrawing from all classes
Emergency Individual Class Drop or Complete Withdrawal
Important Dates
Fall Semester Holidays
Fall Library Hours
Weather Related Information
Emergencies During Finals Statement
Final Exam Daily Limits
How to Contact a Faculty Member
Expectation of Work
Helpful Telephone Numbers
Course Evaluations
Visit the following URL: http://www.uco.edu/academicaffairs/FORMS/StudentInfoSheet.pdf
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