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Stacy on}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid10774079 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 May 12, 1994 \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs28\insrsid11165602 \page General Education - Philosophy Statement \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi360\li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 University values, as embodied in the California State University San Marcos (大发) Mission Statement, form the basis for the General Education program of study. The Mission Statement addresses this curricular component as follows: \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li360\ri360\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin360\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs18 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs18\insrsid11165602 Consistent with its g lobal orientation, this comprehensive University exposes students to the study of languages, to world literature and the fine arts, and to issues and traditions of the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns2{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns2{\factoidname country-region}} United States{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and other countries. The University\rquote s definition of the liberal arts and sciences. . . includes basic skill in writing, critical and creative thinking, mathematics, fundamental computer competence and an interdisciplinary approach. [T]he University encourages students to examine moral and ethical issues. . . the historical p ast and its relationship to the present. . . human behavior, culture, values and institutions. . . modern sciences and technology. . . race, gender and cultural diversity. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs18 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs18\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi360\li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Within this framework, value is placed on an understanding of, and appreciation for the unity of knowledge, the centrality of effective commu\- nication and language facility, the community of scholarship, and the ethical and moral bases for human interaction as part of, and with the global environment. The General Education program recognizes the need to build upon students\rquote prior knowledge and experience and to foster in its students, a commitment to the development of community as well as self interest. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi360\li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 大发 values affirm that the integration of knowledge and a commitment to learning are processes which transcend the University experience. Within the University process, and among the community of scholars, value is placed on an understanding of, empathy for, and responsiveness to: \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li360\ri-440\sl360\slmult0\widctlpar\tx620\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-440\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab global issues and perspectives;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\ul\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab multiculturalism, gender construction and difference, and human diversity; \par \bullet technological and ecological continuity and change; and \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li360\ri-440\sl360\slmult0\widctlpar\tx620\tx720\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-440\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet ethical and moral questions affecting the present and shaping the future. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi360\li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 In addition to the specializations developed by its graduates in major fields of study, the University celebrates the development of intellectual inquiry and creative self expression. To advance these goals, all who earn undergraduate degrees should have university level competency in the followin g general areas. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li360\ri-720\sl360\slmult0\widctlpar\tx620\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-720\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Critical thinking, logic and effective reasoning \par \bullet \tab Effective oral and written communication \par \bullet \tab Understanding science and the natural world \par \bullet \tab Mathematical concepts and computational skills \par \bullet Accessing, analyzing and using information \par \bullet Knowledge of and experience in diverse modes of thought and creativity \par \bullet \tab Living in and contributing to an increasingly diverse and interdependent world \par \bullet \tab Understanding the responsibilities of citizenship in a global environment \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi360\li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 The guiding principles which support the philosophical context of the General Education program include the following: \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-1080\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-260\li620\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin620\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Transfer students will be exposed to and incorporate 大发 values through the Upper Division General Education requirement. \par \par \bullet \tab The 大发 General Education program will be user-friendly: it will be integrated in a way that will not present barriers to, but will facilitate completion of, the GE program. The University will allow the greatest latitude in accepting prior undergradu ate credit consistent with law, and the philosophy and mission of the University. \par \par \bullet \tab 大发 values will be integrated into all lower and upper division courses, allowing for student exposure to the unique University character, regardless of level of entry or source of previous education. \par \par \bullet 大发 values will be integrated into major course work in all disciplines, thereby reinforcing those infused into the General Education program. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi360\li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 True academic freedom and the development of open academic discourse requir es respectful attitudes and behaviors toward all members of the academic community in the free expression, interchange and consideration of a variety of viewpoints. All courses shall reinforce the ethical and legal responsibility of all members of the Un iversity community to respectfully acknowledge and celebrate the diverse ways of knowing, teaching and learning styles, and forms of expres\- sion of all members of society. In so doing, the University may move toward the fulfillment of its goal, as articulated in the Mission Statement: \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li360\ri360\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin360\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs18 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs18\insrsid11165602 The aim of CSU, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns2{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns2{\factoidname City}} San Marcos{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} is to instill in its students the enthusiasm and curiosity, the healthy skepticism, and the habit of continuing inquiry that are central to all truly educated men and women. The goal is to enable t hem to realize their potentialities as enlightened individuals and productive members of society in a world of change. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs18 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs18\insrsid11165602 \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs16 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs16\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs16 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs16\insrsid11165602 This statement is consistent with the letter and intent of Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Sect ion 40405, General Education-Breadth Requirements; Executive Order No. 595, General Education-Breadth Requirements; and the constitutional framework of the California State University Systemwide Administration and the California State University San Marco s.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs18 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs18\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \fi-900\li900\ri0\widctlpar\tx540\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs28\insrsid11165602 \page 大发 General Education Program \par and Area Distribution \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\insrsid11165602 Approved by Academic Senate \par December 1993 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs28\insrsid11165602 \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-900\li900\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Area A: }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Communication in the English Language and Critical Thinking. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All Area A courses will have an assessable component in the area of Information and Computer Literacy. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-900\li900\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx7920\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Units}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li720\ri0\widctlpar\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 1. \tab One Written Communication }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 course tailored to a divisional or \par \tab College interest (Mathematical Science/Sciences, Humanities \par \tab and Arts, Social Sciences, or Business) but open to any student.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab 3 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx900\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par 2. \tab One Oral Communications }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 course tailored to a divisional or \par \tab College interest (Mathematical Science/Sciences, Humanities \par \tab and Arts, Social Sciences, or Business) but open to any student.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab 3 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 3. \tab One Critical Thinking }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 course, which includes logic, tailored to a \par \tab divisional or College interest (Mathematical Science/Sciences, \par \tab Humanities and Arts, Social Sciences, or Business) but open \par \tab to any student.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab 3 \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-900\li900\ri0\widctlpar\tx540\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-900\li900\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Area B:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Physical Universe and Its Life Forms. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 This area will be divided into two separate requirements: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-900\li900\ri0\widctlpar\tx540\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-540\li900\ri720\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin720\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab The Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 will be satisfied with one three-unit course. Level-specific courses will be available to students based on a placement examination. No Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) courses (i.e. Intermediate Algebra) can be used to satisfy this requirement. \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \tab The Physical Universe and Its Life Forms}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 may be satisfied in six units of an integrated, multidisciplinary study that incorporates laboratory experiences, when appropriate, throughout its duration. This study will also consider global, multicultural and gender issues in the sciences as appropriate. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri-180\widctlpar\tx7920\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Units}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \tab OPTION 1: Designed for non-science majors, but open to all students. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li720\ri0\widctlpar\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 1.\tab Designated Mathematics course above ELM\tab 3 \par 2.\tab Physical Universe and Its Life Forms with integrated lab experience \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx900\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab and an Information and Computer Literacy component \tab 6 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li720\ri0\widctlpar\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 3.\tab Approved upper division science/mathematics\tab 3 \par \tab \par \tab OPTION 2: Designed for science majors, but open to all students. \par \par 1.\tab Designated Mathematics course above ELM\tab 3 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 2.\tab Designated Physical Science course*\tab 3 \par 3.\tab Designated Life Science course* \tab 3 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li720\ri0\widctlpar\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 4.\tab Approved upper-division science/mathematics\tab 3 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab \tab (*one must include a laboratory experience) \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-900\li900\ri0\widctlpar\tx540\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-900\li900\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Area C: }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Arts and Humanities }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 will be satisfied in six units of an integrated, multidis\- ciplinary study that combines critical/theoretical work with hands-on experiences. This study includes discussion of global, multicultural, and gender issues. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri-180\widctlpar\tx7920\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Units}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li900\ri0\widctlpar\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par 1.\tab Arts and Humanities Core with an Information and Computer \par \tab Literacy component\tab 6 \par 2.\tab Any Arts and/or Humanities course\tab 3 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li900\ri0\widctlpar\tx1260\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 3.\tab Any approved Arts and/or Humanities course at the upper- \par \tab division level\tab 3 \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li900\ri0\widctlpar\tx540\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-900\li900\ri0\widctlpar\tx540\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Area D: }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Social, Political, and Economic Institutions and Behavior: Historical Background }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 will be satisfied in six units of an integrated, multidisciplinary study. This study includes discussion of global, multicultural and gender issues. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-900\li900\ri0\widctlpar\tx540\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-540\li900\ri0\widctlpar\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 1.\tab Social Science Core with an Information and Computer Literacy \par \tab component\tab 6 \par 2.\tab Any Social Science course\tab 3 \par 3.\tab Any approved Social Science course at the upper-division level\tab 3 \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-900\li900\ri0\widctlpar\tx540\tx7560\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-900\li900\ri0\widctlpar\tx540\tldot\tx8280\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin900\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Area E: }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Lifelong Understanding and Information Literacy\tab 3 \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li360\ri1080\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin1080\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 A course designed to equip human beings for lifelong understanding and development of themselves as integrated physiological and psychological entities taught within the context of the modern library. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills for use of the "electronic library." \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af38 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\fs28\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 General Criteria for Lower-Division \par General Education Courses \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\insrsid11165602 Approved by Academic Senate \par April 13, 1994 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Regardless of academic major, all students who complete the General Education program at 大发 will share a common intellectual experience in which the integration of knowledge is demonstrated both through the development of individual skills and through the study of ideas, issues and facts. CSUS M 's General Education program is guided by the University's Mission Statement and it seeks to anticipate the forms of understanding and the types of wisdom necessary both for individuals to situate themselves in their past and present and to create and tra nsform their futures. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri-80\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-80\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\ul\insrsid11165602 Area Requirements}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All courses certified for GE must meet the goals, objectives and requirements specified for all courses below as well as the criteria specific to a division or skills area. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 1.\tab Goals \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab The primary purpose of General Education courses will be to explore, to understand, and to respond to: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab skill development, \par \par \bullet \tab technological and ecological continuity and change, \par \par \bullet \tab global issues and perspectives, \par \par \bullet \tab multiculturalism, gender construction and difference, and human diversity, and \par \par \bullet \tab ethical and moral questions affecting the present and shaping the future. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 2.\tab Objectives \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab Within this framework, the objectives of the 大发 General Education program are: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab To develop analytical skills and reasoning powers; \par \par \bullet \tab To develop and increase the ability to communicate ideas and to locate and share information; \par \par \bullet \tab To develop abilities to address complex issues and problems using disciplined analytic skills and creative techniques. \par \par \bullet \tab To develop a coherent and broad-based understanding of the fundamental principles governing the natural world; \par \par \bullet \tab To create, to use and to understand modern technology, and to adapt to the pace of technological change; \par \par \bullet \tab To apply scientific principles and modern technology to problems in every day life. \par \par \bullet \tab To understand and to experience the different forms of creativity as they exist and have existed across cultures in varying genres and media; \par \par \bullet \tab To promote global citizenship through knowledge of the forces which shape and have shaped the individual and modern society; \par \par \bullet \tab To recognize and to explore the linkages among nations and among peoples of diverse cultures and cultural backgrounds and to understand differences between cultures while recognizing the common bonds that unite humanity; \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-260\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-260\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab To acknowledge the interdisciplinary and interdependent nature of successful dispute resolution associated with the complex problems confronting both our increasingly diverse society and the global community. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab To understand et hical responsibility and accountability in regards to individual and collective action; \par \par \bullet \tab To explore questions of justice and human rights as fundamental issues that link individuals to others in our society and across cultures. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 General Education provide s students the opportunity to meet these objectives by allowing them to explore and to develop their skills and knowledge within a community that respects and encourages the variety of viewpoints available in society. Intellectual discourse and activity require that ideas be challenged with vigor and intensity, but intellectual communities are both respectful of and civil towards the individuals expressing those ideas. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 3.\tab Course Requirements \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri-440\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-440\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab All courses certified for General Education must meet the following requirements: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Writing.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Lower Division General Education courses shall participate in the All-University Writing requirement. A minimum of 2500 words of writing shall be required in each course. \par \par \bullet \tab Writing assignments, style and formats shall be appropriate to the discipline of the course. \par \par \bullet \tab Evaluation of written work in all courses shall include assessment of writing proficiency. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Perspectives.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All courses and course proposals shall demonstrate to the extent possible: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri-260\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-260\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab their integration of analyses rooted in questions of race, class and gender. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab their inclusion and acknowledgment of comprehensive materials regarding cultural difference among peoples and across nations. \par \par \bullet \tab their attention to the ethical and moral questions raised by the material in the course. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 4.\tab Evaluation and Assessment \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri-260\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-260\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab All courses certified for General Education shall be evaluated periodically to determine if they satisfy all applicable General Education criteria. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1440\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab New courses will be reviewed after the second semester in which they are taught . \par \par \bullet \tab All courses will be reviewed every three years. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri-80\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-80\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Procedures for course review will be established by the General Education Committee. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Proposals for General Education courses shall address the question of assessment and shall identify the means by which faculty will assess student learning. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri-260\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-260\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Faculty are responsible for assessing student learning in their courses and should be able to demonstrate, by methods appropriate to their discipline, to what degree students have achieved the goals of the course. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \bullet \tab Faculty should assess student learning in all sections each semester the course is offered. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri-80\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-80\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Assessment data shall be used to improve student learning and to improve teaching. In addition, assessment data will be used to revise General Education courses. Use of assessment data in faculty personnel actions or evaluations shall be at the discretion of the individual faculty members tea ching General Education courses.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\fs28\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 AREA A \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par \par ORAL COMMUNICATION \par \par COURSES CRITERIA \par \par \par \par WRITTEN COMMUNICATION \par \par COURSES CRITERIA \par \par \par \par CRITICAL THINKING \par \par COURSES CRITERIA \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 ORAL COMMUNICATION \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri-260\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-260\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\ul\insrsid11165602 Area Requirements}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All courses certified fo r Oral Communication must meet all of the following criteria in addition to the criteria specified for all General Education courses (pages 6-8). Courses in Oral Communication should consciously aim to convey to students the goals and guidelines articula ted in 大发's Mission Statement.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par 1.\tab Goals and Objectives \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Students will have an understanding of the psychological bases and the social significance of communication, with special emphasis on the roles of public communication in a free society. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-620\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-620\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Students will develop proficiency in composing and delivering extemporaneous public presentations on socially significant and intellectually challenging topics. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Students will develop proficiency in critical and analytical listening. \par \par \bullet \tab Each student will develop a sense of her or his own voice, which means speaking with confidence in public forums in ways that reflect her or his unique perspective and identity. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-620\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-620\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Students will understand and appreciate a range of public speaking styles and forms of eloquence representative of diverse cultural gender, and ethnic groups. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Each student will develop a sense of the ethical responsibilities of the public speaker and will learn to respect the freedom of expression of all members of the community. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 2.\tab Course Requirements \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Major speech assignments. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Each course shall require students to present at least three major speech assignments. These prese ntations, delivered before a full classroom audience, shall be individually graded and, taken together, should account for at least 50 percent of the course grade. They shall require the student to address an intellectually challenging topic of broad soc i al relevance, linked to the division or College offering the course, and to develop an original presentation of sufficient length to demonstrate the major skills of the course. The assignments shall require the student to undertake substantial research f r om a variety of sources and to synthesize the evidence to support or explicate the points of her or his presentation. These speeches shall be presented in the extemporaneous mode, allowing for adaptation to audience response. Whenever possible, the stud e nt should have the opportunity to develop further and clarify her or his ideas through a question and answer exchange with audience members. Each student shall receive feedback on these assignments addressing a full range of rhetorical criteria such as c ontent, organization, language, and delivery. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-360\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-360\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par Additional speaking assignments.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Each course shall include additional oral assignments and exercises designed to enable students to master the skills required for the major assignments and/or to develop skill s in additional forms of public speaking. Each student will have at least one opportunity to revise and improve a speech following formative feedback from the instructor and peers. Each student will have some collaborative experience in the social const ruction of oral messages. This may take the form of working with a peer support group, preparing a group presentation, engaging in debate, or participating in a structured individual conference with the instructor. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Written assignments. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Each of the three major speech assignments shall require full sentence outlines or argumentative briefs containing sufficient detail to show the relationships among the points and sub-points of the presentation and the evidence used to support those points. Additional wr itten assignments should include appropriate papers, bibliographies, exercises, written speech analyses and/or written peer critiques. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-260\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-260\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Examinations. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Each course shall include readings and lecture/discussions to introduce students to the study of communic ation as the process of human symbolic interaction focusing on the communicative process from the rhetorical perspective: analysis, reasoning and advocacy; organization; the discovery, critical evaluation and reporting of information. To demonstrate mas tery of this conceptual material, each course shall include at least 100 minutes of written examinations. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-440\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-440\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Class size. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 The appropriate class size is 17 to 20 students. In no case, however, shall enrollments exceed 25. For sections that are specifically designed for limited English speaking students, the enrollment limit shall be 20. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-80\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-80\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Special or supplementary assistance. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Some students may require special assistance, or more assistance, in meeting course goals than the regular course can provide. In such cases, faculty are urged to refer the student to the appropriate program for special or supplementary assistance. S ubject to adequate university funding, enrollment in a program designed to provide special or supplementary assistance may be required when the need for such assistance is demonstrated through an assessment procedure that has been approved by the General Education Committee. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-620\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-620\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Technology and Information Literacy. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Courses approved for Oral Communication shall include an assessable Information and Computer Literacy component that will require students to develop an understanding of the core information sourc es and literature of the discipline. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 3.\tab Evaluation and Assessment \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Assignments.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Student progress will also be evaluated throughout the semester by grades and comments on student essays. \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Guidelines.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Any department offering a course to meet the require ment shall for each such course write detailed course guidelines in accordance with the criteria above. These guidelines shall be submitted to the Academic disciplines offering the course and distributed each semester to all faculty members teaching that course. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Assessment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Courses proposed for Oral Communication shall address the question of assessment and shall identify the means by which faculty will assess student learning. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 4.\tab Faculty Qualifications \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri-260\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-260\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab Faculty should have graduate-level training or college-level teaching experience in an oral communication discipline (e.g., rhetorical or communication theory applied to face-to-face communication). Courses will be assigned a librarian as a resource person to facilitate the information literacy and l ibrary use components. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\ul\insrsid11165602 Area Requirements}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All courses certified for Written Communication must meet all of the following criteria in addition to the criteria spec ified for all General Education courses (pages 6-8). Courses in Written Communication should consciously aim to convey to students the goals and guidelines articulated in 大发's Mission Statement.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par 1.\tab Goals \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 A passing grade signifies that the student is a capable college-level writer and reader of English. The goals of the course are to develop: \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab A writing style, clear and correct, able to give form and coherence to complex ideas and feelings; \par \par \bullet \tab Students' understanding of the writing process and the goals, dynamics, and genres of written communication, with special attention to the nature of writing at the university; \par \par \bullet \tab Students will understand and appreciate a range of writing styles and forms of eloquence. \par \par \bullet \tab Students' rhetorical sophistication; \par \par \bullet \tab College level reading abilities; and \par \par \bullet \tab Students' analytical and imaginative faculties. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 2.\tab Objectives \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Students shall achieve the ability to write complete writings which demonstrate minimum proficiency in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 all }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 of the following: \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Clear and e ffective communication of meaning. Writings will have a readily identifiable focus and will be effectively tailored to a particular audience and purpose; argumentative writings will state their thesis clearly and show an awareness, implied or stated, of some opposing point of view. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab The ability to perform effectively the essential steps of the research writing process (pre-writing, organizing, composing, revising, and editing). \par \par \bullet \tab The ability to explain, analyze, develop, and criticize ideas effectively. \par \par \bullet \tab Effective use within their own writings of research and of supporting material drawn from reading or other sources. \par \par \bullet \tab Effective organization within the paragraph and the written word; \par \par \bullet \tab Accuracy, variety, and clarity of sentences. \par \par \bullet \tab Appropriate diction. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-80\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-80\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Competent handling of conventional mechanics (e.g. punctuation, spelling, reference, agreement). \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \par 3.\tab Course Requirements \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Writing. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Writing assignments shall give students repeated practice in pre-writing, organizing, writing, revising, and editing. The number of writing assignments and their careful sequencing are as important as the total number of words written. Eight to ten essays totaling a minimum of 8000 words are required. This minimum requiremen t excludes journal writing, quizzes, or other informal or brief assignments. Although the majority of papers will be written out of class, at least three essays shall be written in class. Students shall receive frequent evaluations from the instruction. \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns2{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns2{\factoidname City}}Reading{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns2{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns2{\factoidname City}}Reading{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} for the course will be extensive and intensive and will be linked to the division or College offering the course. It shall include useful models of writing for academic, general, and special audiences. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Final exam.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 A common essay final shall count 20 percent toward the course grade. A single university-wide final will be developed each semester. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-440\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-440\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Tutoring. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 } {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 At the discretion of the university or the instructor, students may be required to attend tutoring sessions as a corequisite to completing the course. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Class size. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Classes shall be limited to 22 students. It is not acceptable to teach larger classes and use readers or teaching assistants for paper grading or discussion sections. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Grading. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 A/B/C/No Credit. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Technology and Information Literacy. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Courses approved for Written Communication shall include an assessable Information and Computer Literacy component that will require students to develop an understanding of the core information sources and literature of the discipline. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Prerequisites. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Passage of the English Proficiency Test (EPT); or passage of an approved substitute course for the EPT. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 4.\tab Evaluation and Assessment \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Student learning shall be measured by the common final exam, performance on the Writing Skills Test, and by direct student surveys. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-80\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-80\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Common final exam.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Students shall be tested by means of a final essay examination, to count 20 percent toward the course grade. A single examination will be developed by a committee established by a Committee to include repr esentatives of all departments offering courses fulfilling this requirement. All faculty members teaching individual sections will grade the examinations under controlled conditions. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-440\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-440\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Assignments. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Student progress will also be evaluated throughout the semester by grades and comments on student essays. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-360\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-360\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Guidelines. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Any department offering a course to meet the requirement shall for each such course write detailed course guidelines in accordance with the criteria above. These guidelines shall be submitte d to the Academic disciplines offering the course and distributed each semester to all faculty members teaching that course. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 5.\tab Faculty Qualifications \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri-80\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-80\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Minimum faculty qualifications shall include the following or their equivalent: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Substantial experience teaching writing at the baccalaureate level, \par \par \bullet \tab Advanced training in written communication; and \par \par \bullet \tab For foreign student sections, substantial formal training and experience in teaching English composition to speakers of other languages. \par \par \bullet \tab Teaching associates shall be allowed to teach the course only after training and under the close supervision of a composition expert. \par \par Courses will be assigned a librarian as a resource person to facilitate the information literacy and library use components. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 CRITICAL THINKING \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\ul\insrsid11165602 Area Requirements}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All courses certified for Critical Thinking must meet all of the following criteria in addition to the criteria specified for all General Education courses (pages 6-8). Courses in Critical Thinking should consciously aim to convey to students the goals and guidelines articulated in 大发's Mission Statement. \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 1.\tab Goals \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \tab Critical thinking courses should help students learn logic and reasoning, understand sound argument, and appreciate the value of applying these skills. The course should teach students how language is related to logic, how to analyze the validity of a statement or argument, and how valid arguments can be constructed. Students should develop the critical habits of being open-minded and impartial, suspending judgment or taking a stance when warranted, questioning their own views, and using their critical thinking skills. Students should recognize that real world problems are complex and not solved with one simple answer. As critical thinkers, they should be able to transfer what they learn to new situations, whether in other courses or in their everyday lives. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 2.\tab Objectives \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab Instruction in critical thinking should promote basic knowledge of logic and reasoning. Though individual instructors and departments may choose to weigh some of the topics more than others, students completing the course successfully will be able to: \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Understand logic and its relation to language; \par \par \bullet \tab Understand the importance of assumptions in reasoning and argument, including a comp rehension of the ways in which differing cultures and social groups may reason from differing assumptions, and identify the assumptions, both stated and unstated, both one's own and others; \par \par \bullet \tab Effectively argue a point of view by clarifying the issues, focusing on the pertinent issues, and staying relevant to the topic; \par \par \bullet \tab Judge sources, their reliability and credibility; \par \par \bullet \tab Distinguish matters of fact from issues of judgment or opinion; \par \par \bullet \tab Identify and avoid common logical and rhetorical fallacies in the construction of arguments. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 3.\tab Course Requirements \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Content. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Particular course descriptions used in different disciplines and the approaches of individual instructors may vary; however, the courses must satisfy the list of objectives. Critical thinking m ay be taught in the context of a subject area, by including specific attention to general principles of critical thinking and applying them to examples and exercises in the subject area. All critical thinking courses will be open to all students regardle ss of their majors; therefore, the basic reasoning skills listed in the above objectives must be explicitly covered. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 The course proposals shall demonstrate the planned uses of computer technology and the application of information literacy to the course ma terials. Assignments and/or examinations will be given which require that the students use the library and computers as a tool to learn critical thinking skills. This course is subject to review and certification by the statewide Critical Thinking Counc il. Students will be encouraged to satisfy oral and written communication requirements prior to taking a critical thinking course. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 4.\tab Evaluation and Assessment \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All Critical Thinking courses shall include a clear means of assessing student learning. Inst ructors shall be responsible for evaluating student learning in their courses. Methods employed (e.g., examinations, research papers, demonstration of specified skills, pre and post tests, group projects, taped student presentations, questionnaires) shou ld provide faculty with an indication of teaching and learning proficiency. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 5.\tab Faculty Qualifications \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab All Critical Thinking courses should be taught by faculty with advanced training in logic and critical thinking, and demonstrated experience in teaching critical thinking at a basic level. \par \par \tab Courses will be assigned a librarian as a resource person to facilitate the information literacy and library use components. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri-440\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-440\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \page \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\fs28\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 AREA B \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 Mathematics/Quantitative REASONING \par \par Core Courses CRITERIA \par \par \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 PHYSICAL UNIVERSE AND ITS LIFE FORMS \par \par CORE COURSES CRITERIA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri-440\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-440\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 Mathematics/Quantitative REASONING \par Core Courses \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri-360\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-360\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\ul\insrsid11165602 Area Requirements}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All courses certified for Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning must meet the goals, obje ctives and requirements specified below as well as the criteria specified for all General Education courses (pages 6-8). Courses in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning should consciously aim to convey to students the goals and guidelines articulated in CS USM's Mission Statement. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 In addition to certification by the General Education Committee, courses proposed to meet the above requirements will also be submitted to the Mathematical Science Programs (Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science) for approval of content. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 1.\tab Course Requirements \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri-540\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-540\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab All courses offered in General Education Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning must have a prerequisite of at least intermediate algebra and must use a level of mathematics beyond that of intermediate algebra. Even if a course has inter-mediate algebra as a pre requisite, it will not satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning Requirement unless it also meets each of the following three conditions: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \bullet \tab It must focus on the use of mathematical language and formal reasoning in a variety of diverse disciplines, using a broad range of examples. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-360\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-360\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab It must provide some historical perspective on the role which this approach has played in the development of human knowledge and of our under-standing of the world. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab It must demonstrate a variety of methods, such as the use of abstra ct symbols, of numeric techniques, of logical reasoning, of geometry, etc. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \tab A statistics component may be included which must: \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-260\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-260\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Develop the students' ability to comprehend the power and broad utility of the fundamental mathematical models presented, rather than merely teaching rote statistical skills; and \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Must indicate applications to several areas. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \tab A computer science component may be included which must: \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-440\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-440\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Teach a computer language that is suitable for use in diverse areas; \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Teach this language in such a way that the student is led to a fundamental understanding of the nature of problem solving by combining data structures with algorithms; and \par \par \bullet \tab Provide fundamental skills in the use of computers for the application of university level quantitative methods to the solution of problems in many diverse areas. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 2.\tab Evaluation and Assessment \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri-540\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-540\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab All Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning General Education core courses shall include a clear means of assessing student learning. Instructors shall be responsible for evaluating student learning in their courses. Methods employed (e.g., examinations, pre and post tests, demonstration of specified skills, questionnaires) should provide faculty with an indication of teaching and learning proficiency. Student learn ing should be assessed in all sections of Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning cores each semester the course is offered. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Proposals for Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning courses shall address the question of assessment and shall identify the means by which faculty will assess student learning. \par \par \bullet \tab Faculty are responsible for assessing student learning in their courses and should be able to demonstrate, by methods appropriate to their discipline, to what degree students have achieved the goals of the course. \par \par \bullet \tab Faculty should assess student learning in all sections each semester the course is offered. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Assessment data shall be used to improve student learning and to improve teaching. In addition, assessment data will be used to revise General Education co urses. Use of assessment data in faculty personnel actions or evaluations shall be at the discretion of the individual faculty members teaching General Education courses. \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 3.\tab Faculty Qualifications \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \tab All Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning General Education core courses shall be taught, whenever possible, by ladder-rank faculty holding terminal degrees appropriate to their discipline. \par \par \tab Courses will be assigned a librarian as a resource person to facilitate the information literacy and library use components.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 PHYSICAL UNIVERSE AND ITS LIFE FORMS \par CORE COURSES}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs14 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs14\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs14 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs14\insrsid11165602 \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri-180\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Science General Education core courses should enable students to achieve science literacy. An understanding of scientific knowledge and methods and the ability to incorporate these concepts into wo rkplace and everyday life experiences are important quantitative and qualitative skills that should be mastered by all students during a university education. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri-620\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-620\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\ul\insrsid11165602 Area Requirements:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All courses certified for Science General Education core courses shall meet all of the following criteria, in addition to the criteria specified for all General Education courses (pages 6-8). Courses in Science should consciously aim to convey to students the goals and guidelines articulated in 大发's Mission Statement. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 1.\tab Goals and Objectives \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 The goals of the Science General Education core program are to: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab provide a coherent and broad-based coverage of the fundamental principles governing the natural world, \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab train students to use experimentation, logical reasoning and ma thematics to extend these principles to new situations and applications, \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab demonstrate to students that the applications of these principles can lead to lifelong learning in science and to productive and satisfying life choices, \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab demonstrate to students the ways in which science influences and is influenced by societies in both the past and the present, and \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab empower students to communicate effectively to others about scientific principles and their application to real-world problems. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-1440\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1440\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 2.\tab Course Requirements \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-180\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Content}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 . The Science General Education core program consists of a minimum of six semester units. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Option one}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 (designed for non-science majors, but open to all students) consists of an integrated, multidisciplinary, six-unit course in the Life and Physical Sciences. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Option two}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 (designed for science majors, but open to all students) consists of a designated Life Science course and a designated Physical Science course. In both options, at least one class must have a laboratory experienc e. Courses in both options will take as their primary focus such concepts found in traditional life science and physical science disciplines, such as: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\sl360\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Levels of organization of living systems, from atom to planet \par \bullet \tab Structures and functions of living organisms \par \bullet \tab Principles of genetics \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \bullet \tab Patterns and theories of evolution \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\sl360\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab Interactions of organisms with each other and their environment \par \bullet \tab Structure of matter \par \bullet \tab Laws of thermodynamics \par \bullet \tab Interactions of matter and energy \par \bullet \tab Behavior of physical systems through time \par \bullet \tab Order, unity, diversity and systems of classification and measurement \par \bullet \tab Physical processes of the natural environment. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri-180\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Science General Education core courses shall consider global, multicultural and gender issues in the sciences as appropriate. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab \tab \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Basic Skills. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All Science core courses shall: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab include use of computer technology and the application of information literacy to the course material, \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri-360\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-360\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab require a writing style and use of language that is appropriate for the sciences, \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab include an evaluation of written work which assesses both content and writing proficiency, \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri-440\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-440\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab include a component which requires students to communicate ideas orally, \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab require students to develop an understanding of the core information sources and the literature of the science disciplines, and \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab require students to think critically so that they are able to distinguish scientific arguments from pseudo-scientific myths or opinions. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 3.\tab Evaluation and Assessment \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri-620\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-620\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab All Science General Education core courses shall include a clear means of assessing student learning. Instructors shall be responsible for evaluating student learning in their courses. Methods employed (e.g., examinations, research papers, laboratory reports, pre and post t ests, demonstration of specified skills, group projects, taped student presentations, questionnaires) should provide faculty with an indication of teaching and learning proficiency. Student learning should be assessed in all sections of Science cores eac h semester the course is offered. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 4.\tab Faculty Qualifications \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri-180\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All Science General Education core courses shall be taught, whenever possible, by ladder-rank faculty holding terminal degrees appropriate to their discipline. \par \par Courses will be assigned a librarian as a resource person to facilitate the information literacy and library use components. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs14 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs14\insrsid11165602 \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\fs28\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par AREA c \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par humanities \par \par core courses CRITERIA \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 HUMANITIES CORE COURSES \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\ul\insrsid11165602 Area Requirements}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All Humanities core courses shall meet the criteria specified for all General Education courses (pages 6-8). Courses in Humanities should consciously aim to convey to students the goals and guidelines articulated in 大发's Mission Statement. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 1.\tab Goals and Objectives \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 A humanities curriculum should cultivate both the cognitive and the affective aspects of the human mind. Likewise, a humanities curriculum should expect students both to analyze and to create: therefore, within this curriculum, students w ill develop habits of analytical rigor, but they will also be expected to explore their own creativity in an active fashion. The humanities should demonstrate and develop the interrelationship of the intellect and the emotions, of mind and heart, and sho uld explore the aesthetic, metaphysical and ethical linkages, as well as differences, among individuals and among cultures. In particular, humanities core courses should enable students to: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \bullet \tab integrate their knowledge and make connections across disciplines \par \par \bullet \tab perceive, understand and value the ideas, works of arts, the philosophy and the approaches to spirituality that represent the broad spectrum of men and women across the ages and in diverse cultures \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab explore the meaning of community from a personal and a global perspective \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \bullet \tab nurture personal freedom, expression and responsibility \par \par \bullet \tab grow towards an understanding of global justice \par \par \bullet \tab develop the foundation for making wise personal choices and for transforming one's world \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 2.\tab Course Requirements \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri-360\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-360\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Content.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 In addition, the subject matter of all social sciences core courses should: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab require students to examine significant works of the human intellect and imagination. Courses shall expose students to primary texts as readers, viewers, listeners, participants and creators; \par \par \bullet \tab ask students to examine the relationship of the intellect and the imagination to scientific concepts \par \par \bullet \tab help students to recognize aesthetic qualities \par \par \bullet \tab explore the philosophical, intellectual and spiritual bases of religious expression through time and in various world cultures \par \bullet \tab require that students understand the diverse historical and cultural contexts in which the human intellect and the imagination have expressed themselves \par \par \bullet \tab help students actively explore their own imagination and intellect \par \par \bullet \tab make students aware of and develop understanding of the accomplishments of and/or issues related to women and diverse cultural groups \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \par Basic Skills. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All humanities core courses shall: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab require a writing style and use of language that is discipline-appropriate; \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \bullet \tab include an evaluation of written work which assesses both content and writing proficiency; \par \par \bullet \tab require students to develop an understanding of the core information sources and literature of the disciplines that constitute the humanities; \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri-440\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-440\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab include a component which requires students to communicate ideas orally; \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \bullet \tab require students to think critically as they learn, experience and assess the meaning and value of the course materials. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All humanities core course proposals shall demonstrate the planned uses of computer technology and the application of information literacy to the course material. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 3.\tab Evaluation and Assessment \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All humanities core course proposals shall include a clear plan of assessing student learning. Methods of classroom assessment vary and those employed should be discipline-appropriate. Instructors shall be responsible for evaluating student learning in their courses. Methods employed should provide faculty with an indication of teaching effectiveness and learning proficiency. Student learning should be assessed in all sections of humanities cores each semester the course is offered. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 4.\tab Faculty Qualifications \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All humanities core courses should be taught, wherever possible, by ladder-rank faculty holding terminal degrees appropriate to their discipline. \par \par Courses will be assigned a librarian as a resource person to facilitate the information literacy and library use components. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\fs28\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par AREA D \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par SOCIAL SCIENCES \par \par core courses CRITERIA \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par \par \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 SOCIAL SCIENCES CORE COURSES \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\ul\insrsid11165602 Area Requirements}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All Social Sciences core courses shall meet the criteria f or all General Education courses (pages 6-8). Courses in Social Sciences should consciously aim to convey to students the goals and guidelines articulated in 大发's Mission Statement and should enable students to: \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab integrate their knowledge and make connections across disciplines; \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li720\ri-260\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-260\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab make connections between their general education and their major discipline within historical, social, and ethical perspectives; \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab empathize with people who have traditions other than their own; \par \par \bullet \tab comprehend the imperative of community; and \par \par \bullet \tab confront the ethical and moral imperatives of their lives. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1440\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 1.\tab Goals and Objectives \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 A social sciences curriculum should enhance student awareness of and comprehension of how the human experience is influenced by such variables as va lue systems, economic structures, political institutions, social groups and natural environments. The social sciences should impart a sense of confidence about our capacity to study and to understand the patterns of behavior in a rigorous manner. Hence c ourses in the social sciences cores should: \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab explore the dynamics of ethnic, cultural, gender, regional, national, transnational and global identities as well as the interactions among them; \par \par \bullet \tab place contemporary developments in historical context to develop \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab a sensitivity to the balance between continuity and change, \par \par \bullet \tab an awareness that today's differences among cultures and ethnic groups stem from the unique convergence of the variables noted above in those regions where each evolved, and \par \par \bullet \tab an ability to evaluate information and comprehend the diverse perspectives that underlie debates on important contemporary issues; \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab impart basic social sciences capabilities appropriate to the course, including the ability to: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab identify multiple perspectives, \par \par \bullet \tab assess problems that employ systematic and rigorous methods both quality and quantitative, and to advance feasible solutions based on that assessment, \par \par \bullet \tab pursue systematic inquiry using a variety of methods, select the appropriate method to analyze the problem, and report results effectively, and \par \par \bullet \tab apply the skills learned in the classroom to real world situations outside the classroom. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-2160\li2160\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin2160\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \par 2.\tab Course Requirements \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri-260\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-260\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Content.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 In addition the subject matter of all social sciences courses should be examined and analyzed in the context of: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 disciplinary perspectives}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \emdash employing both prevailing and alternative theories and methods from one or more disciplines; \par \par \bullet \tab }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 history}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \emdash wherein the processes and developments that produce both continuity and change should be co nsidered along with the impact of social and physical variables on the shape of peoples and issues; \par \par \bullet \tab }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 spatial setting}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \emdash focusing on spatial distribution and its relationship to wider human systems and/or natural environments; \par \par \bullet \tab }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 race, class, and gender and/or global awareness}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \emdash exploring the similarities, differences, linkages and interactions between multiple cultural groups and institutions; \par \par \bullet \tab }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 social milieu}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \emdash identifying the background to and the contemporary controversies and debates of a problem so as to work toward dispute or problem resolution. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-1440\li2160\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin2160\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Basic Skills.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All social sciences core courses shall: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab require a writing style and use of language that is discipline-appropriate; \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li1080\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab include an evaluation of written work which assesses both content and writing proficiency; \par \par \bullet \tab include a component on literature review understanding --- require students to develop an understanding of the core information sources and literature of the disciplines. \par \par \bullet \tab include a component which requires students to communicate ideas orally; and \par \par \bullet \tab require students to think critically as they learn and assess the meaning and value of the course materials. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri-80\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-80\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All social sciences core course proposals shall demons trate the planned uses of computer technology and the application of information literacy to the course material. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 3.\tab Evaluation and Assessment \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-1440\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1440\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri-260\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-260\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All social sciences core course proposals shall include a clear plan of assessing student learning. Methods of classroom assessment vary and those employed should be discipline-appropriate. Instructors shall be responsible for evaluating student learning in their courses. Methods employed\emdash examinations, portfolios of student assignments, research papers, pre and post tests, taped student presentations or performances, demonstration of specified skills, group projects, questionnaires, and so forth\emdash should provide faculty with an indication of teaching and learning proficiency. Student learning should be assessed in all sections of social sciences cores each semester the course is offered. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin440\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 4.\tab Faculty Qualifications \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri-80\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-80\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All social sciences core courses should be taught, whenever possible, by ladder-rank faculty holding terminal degrees appropriate to their discipline. \par \par Courses will be assigned a librarian as a resource person to facilitate the information literacy and library use components. Library faculty shall form part of the instructional team. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\fs28\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par AREA E \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par LIFELONG UNDERSTANDING AND \par \par SELF-DEVELOPMENT \par \par courses CRITERIA \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 Lifelong Understanding and \par Self-Development CourseS \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri-180\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin-180\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\ul\insrsid11165602 Area Requirements}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All courses certified for Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development must meet all the goals, objectives and requirements specified below as wel l as the criteria specified for all General Education courses (pages 6-8). Courses in Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development should consciously aim to convey to students the goals and guidelines articulated in 大发's Mission Statement. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 1.\tab Goals \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab To equip students for lifelong understanding, learning, and development of themselves as integrated physiological, social and psychological entities. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 2.\tab Objectives \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \tab After completing the course, students shall be able to recognize: \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\sl360\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab physiological influences on individual well-being \par \bullet \tab psychological influences on individual well-being \par \bullet \tab social/cultural influences on individual well-being \par \bullet \tab process of human development across the life span. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 In addition students will possess knowledge of the processes that comprise successful lifelong learning and understanding. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 3.\tab Course Requirements \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \bullet \tab courses will focus on the interdependence of the physiological, social/cultural, and psychological factors which contribute to the process of human development and determine the limitations, potential and options of the individual across the life span. \par \par \bullet \tab courses shall give significant attention or be significantly related to issues or aspects of life, behavior, information and knowledge. \par \par \bullet \tab courses will focus on the processes necessary for turning information into knowledge. Specifically, students will be able to identify access points, apply the appropriate access tool, formulate a search strategy, evaluate retrieved information as to its usefulness and be able to recognize alternatives in the absence of recorded information sources. Special attention shall be paid to the Internet as an access tool. \par \par \bullet \tab courses will require a series of assignments which will assist the student in understanding information resources supportive of the course content. Examples of such assignments include: an annotated bibliography, a statistical interpretation, an abstract, a summary, a short opinion paper and a research paper . \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 4.\tab Evaluation and Assessment \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \tab Course proposals shall include a clear plan for assessing student learning. Methods of classroom assessment vary and those employed should be discipline-appropriate. Instructors shall be responsible for evaluating student learning in their courses. Methods employed should provide faculty with an indication of teaching and learning proficiency. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 5.\tab Faculty Qualifications \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par \tab Should be taught, whenever possible, by faculty holding terminal degrees appropriate to their discipline. Library faculty shall form part of the team. \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par \page }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\fs28\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par UPPER-DIVISION \par \par GENERAL EDUCATION \par \par \par \par COURSES CRITERIA \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 \par \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \page \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\f37\expnd12\expndtw60\insrsid11165602 Upper-Division General Education \par Course Criteria \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 All Upper-Division General Education courses must include one or more of the following criteria. \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 1. Multiple Perspectives:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Examination and comparison of different perspectives and/or world views. This can be achieved by considering different cultural perspectives and/or by using and understanding different disciplinary perspectives. \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 2. State-of-the-Planet Awareness}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 : Awareness of prevailing world conditions viewed through the lens of the arts and humanities, the social sciences, the sciences or in combination. This can include consideration from an historical and/or contemporary perspective. \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 3. Cultural Awareness:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 The study of cultures and/or various groups within cultures, and their contributions to the universal search for answers and meaning. This can include questions concerning identity, such as gender, sexuality, occupation, age, community and ethnicity. \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 4. Knowledge of World Systems:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Comprehension of key traits and mechanisms of various world systems. World systems can include, but is not limited to , social, cultural, political, economic, philosophical, psychological, religious, biological, physical, mathematical, and technological systems. \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 5. Awareness of Human Choice:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Examination and analysis of historical and/or contemporary problems of choice co nfronting individuals, communities, nations, and all of humanity, and the methods (religious, mathematical, statistical, economic, philosophical, scientific, aesthetic, and cultural) used to make such choices. \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f37\insrsid11165602 Pedagogical Goals for Upper-Division General Education Courses \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\insrsid11165602 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 Upper-division general education courses strive to achieve the following pedagogical goals: \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par 1. To broaden the student's perspective, through courses that span over the borders of a single discipline. The upper-division general educatio n course will help students see how disciplines, ideas, issues and knowledge are often interrelated, intersecting and interconnected. \par \par 2. To provide students with a classroom environment that fosters independent, active, engaged learning and a genuine curiosity about the subject matter. \par \par 3. To help the students achieve a higher level of thinking, abstraction, rigor, and a greater depth of understanding. \par \par 4. To provide opportunities for students to use computers and other technologies (as appropriate) with ever-increasing frequency and skill. \par \par 6. To increase the student's skills for accessing, analyzing, and utilizing information by providing opportunities, as appropriate, to use both the modern library and electronic formats to find relevant information. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs20\insrsid11165602 \par }}