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Meeting of the College Academic Council College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

210 Strong Hall October 10, 2006 – 4:00 p.m.

AGENDA

I. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2006 CAC MINUTES

II. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GRADUATE STUDIES (CGS)Presented by Danny Anderson, Submitted by Lindsey McCombs

A. Curricular Changes For Approval:

BINF 701, BINF 702, BIOL 807, BIOL 808, LING 727, LING 897, LING 898, LING 925, LING 992, LING 998, MATH 881, MATH 882, PHSX 731

B. Degree Requirements for Approval

1. M.A. in Linguistics

2. Ph.D. in Linguistics

3. New Joint Degree Program – East Asian Languages and Cultures with the School of Law

III. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES & ADVISING (CUSA) Presented by Anthony Walton, CUSA Chair, submitted by Carol Miner


ECON 536, EURS 150, EURS 350, EURS 536, EVRN 433, EVRN 526, GEOG 433, GEOG 526, HWC 111, HWC 120, LING 326, LING 435, LING 437, LING 438, LING 440, LING 441, LING 525, REL 440, SPAN 322, TH&F 383, TH&F 387, TH&F 388

B. Degree Requirements For Approval:

1. Principal Course Changes: HWC 111

2. Non-Western Culture Changes: REL 440

C. Report of Action:

1. Changes to the BA Theatre and Film – Emphasis in Theatre

2. Changes to the BA Theatre and Film – Emphasis in Film

3. Changes to the BGS Theatre and Film – Emphasis in Theatre

4. Changes to the BGS Theatre and Film – Emphasis in Film

5. Changes to the BGS Theatre and Film – Emphasis in Theatre & Film

6. Changes to the Theatre and Film – Film Studies Minor

7. Changes to the BS Physics & Astronomy – Astronomy 8. Changes to Physics & Astronomy – Astronomy Minor

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9. Changes to the Humanities and Western Civilization Peace and Conflict Studies Minor

10. Changes to the Linguistics Minor

11. Junior/Senior Concentration Requirement Proposal

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I. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2006 CAC MINUTES

College of Liberal Arts & SciencesCollege Academic Council

September 12, 2006Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Dean Steinmetz.

CAC then tabled BINF 601, BINF 602, BINF 603, and BINF 604 from the Committee on Graduate Studies (CGS) report. More information is needed on why 601 & 603, and 602 & 604 must be taken concurrently. The question was also raised why the courses were not combined to make a 5 credit course and why CGS was considering 600 level courses that are normally submitted to CUSA.

CAC voted and approved LING 738 from the CGS report.

CAC voted and approved all “Curricular Changes for Approval” items on the Committee on Undergraduate Studies and Advising (CUSA) report

CAC voted and approved CUSA’s request for a one semester approval of the course, Islamic Fundamentalism, (3) NWC.

Dean Steinmetz discussed the possibility of CAC moving towards an advisory capacity within the College regarding policy issues. The CAC agreed that this committee could become more involved in providing advice to the Dean on policy issues.

Dean Steinmetz then asked the council to consider two policy issues. The specific charges given to CAC are attached as Appendix A.

Issue 1: College Support for Journals and Journal Editors. Provide some advice on whether or not the College should provide support for on-campus journals and journal editors, and if so, provide some guidelines for allocating funds to journals and journal editors.

Issue 2: Promotion and Tenure Procedures in the College: In order to be in compliance with policy changes from the Office of the Provost, CAC has been asked to revise the College bylaws regarding the structure and membership on the CCAP&T.

The next meeting will be on October 10, 2006 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

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College of Liberal Arts & SciencesCollege Academic Council

September 12, 2006

APPENDIX A:

Issue 1: College Support for Journals and Journal Editors.

- Criteria that might be considered are: Area of Specialization Number of Submissions Reviewed per Journal Number of Journals per Year Prestige of Journal

Issue 2: Promotion and Tenure Procedures in the College:

- Changes that might be considered are: Promotion and Tenure Committee membership will be restricted to associate and

full professors. Promotion Committee membership will be restricted to full professors only. Assistant professors can still provide valid input, but will not be allowed to vote or

have access to dossiers of faculty being evaluated. Promotion and Tenure Committees should have three members. If three members

are not available, someone from a related discipline should be asked to become a member.

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II. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GRADUATE STUDIES (CGS)Presented by Danny Anderson, Submitted by Lindsey McCombs


NEW COURSEBINF 701 BIOINFORMATICS I (5)

First semester of a two-semester course in bioinformatics and computational biology. Topics include basic concepts of bioinformatics and molecular modeling, bioinformatics databases, computational tools and modeling methods, protein sequence and structure alignment, conformational analysis, secondary structure determination, tertiary structure modeling (homology, threading, ab initio, molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations, protein folding and dynamics), as well as students presentations of material from current papers in the field of study and their own on-going research for discussion and critique. Prerequisites: College introductory biochemistry (no requirement for specific courses), math, and computer courses or concurrent enrollment in such courses and consent of instructor.

NEW COURSEBINF 702 BIOINFORMATICS II (5)

Second semester of a two-semester course in bioinformatics and computational biology. Topics include protein quaternary structure modeling (protein-protein/DNA/small ligand docking, binding, computer-aided drug design), protein structure-function relationships, biological membranes (structure and function of integral membrane proteins, protein-membrane and protein-protein interactions in membranes), phylogenetic trees, modeling of genome-wide protein interaction networks based on structure, sequence, experiment and data-mining, as well as students presentations of material from current papers in the field of study and their own on-going research for discussion and critique. Prerequisites: BINF 701.

NEW COURSEBIOL 807 MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES I (3)

An introduction to the advanced study of biochemistry and microbiology for all Molecular Biosciences graduate students. Topics can include macromolecular structure, metabolism, kinetics and thermodynamics, bioinformatics, basic and pathogenic bacteriology, immunology, & virology. LEC. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in Molecular Biosciences, or consent of instructor.

NEW COURSEBIOL 808 MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES II (3)

An introduction to the advanced study of genetics, cell and developmental biology, and neurobiology for all Molecular Biosciences graduate students. Topics can include prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetic mechanisms, cell structure and function, signal transduction, membrane potentials, synaptic transmission, & sensory neurophysiology. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in Molecular Biosciences, or consent of instructor. LEC

NEW COURSELING 727 MORPHOLOGY (3)

An exploration of several topics in word structure and formation. Covers three broad areas: traditional morphology, morpho-phonology, and morpho-syntax. Traditional morphology includes a survey of several kinds of word formation processes, the

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internal structure of words, morpheme types, inflection, paradigms, derivation, and compounding. Morpho-phonology deals with phonological constraints on morphological processes and prosodic morphology. Morpho-syntax concentrates on the syntactic properties of morphological phenomena and interaction of syntactic processes and morphology. The course has a strong emphasis on cross-linguistic comparative morphology. Prerequisites: LING 712, LING 725, or permission of instructor.

DELETE COURSELING 897 PREPARATION FOR THE M.A. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION (1-9)

An independent reading course for students preparing to take the M.A. Comprehensive Examination. Normally to be taken during the semester in which the comprehensive examination is taken. May be taken for a maximum of two semesters or nine credits, whichever comes first., Does not count toward the minimum number of credits required for a graduate degree in linguistics. Graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory depending on the results of the comprehensive examination. RSH

DELETE COURSELING 898 INVESTIGATION AND CONFERENCE (1-12)

Prerequisite: Written consent of instructor. RSH

DELETE COURSELING 925 SEMINAR IN GENERATIVE GRAMMAR (3)

Topics in generative phonology, syntax, or semantics. Prerequisite: Ling 714 and Ling 726. LEC

DELETE COURSELING 992 READINGS IN LINGUISTICS (1-6)

Individual reading of linguistic works under direction. Prerequisite: Written consent of instructor. RSH

CHANGE: COURSE TITLELING 998 INVESTIGATION AND CONFERENCE (1-12) (OLD) Prerequisite: Written consent of instructor. RSH.

LING 998 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-12) (NEW) Prerequisite: Written consent of instructor. RSH.

NEW COURSEMATH 881 ADVANCED NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA (3) N

Advanced topics in numerical linear algebra including pseudo-spectra, rounding error analysis and perturbation theory, numerical methods for problems with special structure, and numerical methods for large scale problems. Prerequisites: Math 781, 782, 790, or permission of the instructor.

NEW COURSEMATH 882 ADVANCED NUMERICAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3) N

Advanced course in the numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations including modern numerical methods and the associated analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 781, 782, 783, or permission of the instructor.

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NEW COURSEPHSX 731 MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS (3)

Methods and concepts in contemporary molecular biophysics are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the thermodynamics of macromolecular interactions and quantitative methods of data analysis. Basic enzymology and biophysical spectroscopy will also be reviewed. Prerequisites: PHSX 212, MATH 122, CHEM 188. LEC.

B. Degree Requirements for Approval

1. M.A. in Linguistics

CURRENT REQUIREMENTS--MA

The student will work with his/her academic advisor to devise a course of study that best suits the student’s research interests.

Prerequisites

1. At least 3 credit hours of linguistics.2. Reading ability in a foreign language (not English) with a significant linguistic literature.

Coursework

Thirty credit hours of graduate work including:

1. LING 794 Proseminar2. LING 705 Phonetics I3. LING 712 Phonology I4. LING 725 Syntax I5. LING 709 Introduction to Language Acquisition

ORLING 715 Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition

Fifteen credit hours of electives to be determined by the student and the student’s advisor.

Thesis/Examination

1. Thesis and thesis defense. Three hours of thesis credit (LING 899) or exam preparation (LING 897) may be applied toward the minimum of 30 hours for the degree.

OR

2. A written comprehensive exam taken no later than the semester in which the student completes the 30 hours of course work.

REQUESTED CHANGE IN COURSE REQUIREMENTS--MA


Prerequisites1. Linguistics 700: Introduction to Linguistic Science or its equivalent2. Reading knowledge of a foreign language with a linguistics literature

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CourseworkLing 794: ProseminarLing 705: Phonetics ILing 712: Phonology ILing 725: Syntax ILing 709: Introduction to Language Acquisition OR Ling 715: Linguistics and

Second Language Acquisition

Ling 735: Psycholinguistics OR Ling 738: Introduction to Neurolinguistics

One of the following research methods courses:Ling 720: Research Methods in LinguisticsLing 740: Linguistic Data ProcessingLing 741: Field Methods in Linguistic DescriptionLing 782: Research Methods in Child Language

- Twelve credit hours of electives to be determined by the student and the student’s advisor; NOT to include Ling 998: Independent Study, unless the student petitions the department and includes a complete syllabus and description of how the course fits in with the student’s degree plan.

Examination or Thesis1. Thesis and thesis defense. Three hours of thesis (Ling 899) my be applied

toward the minimum of 33 hours for the degree.

OR

2. A written comprehensive examination taken no later than the semester in which the student completes the 33 hours of coursework.

2. Ph.D. in LinguisticsCURRENT Ph.D. REQUIREMENTS – Ph.D.


Prerequisites

MA in Linguistics with a thesis.

Requirements for M.A.: 30 credit hours, consisting of LING 794 (Proseminar), LING 705 (Phonetics

I), LING 712 (Phonology I), LING 725 (Syntax I), a course in First or Second Language Acquisition,

4 electives, LING 899 (Master’s Thesis). Thesis and Thesis Defense.

Breadth in course requirements is addressed at the M.A. level. Students with an M.A. in Linguistics from another institution may be required to make up any deficiencies in breadth through additional course work.

Minimum Course Requirements

18 credit hours, consisting of 1. LING 750 (Comparative and Historical I) 2. Choice of two of the following second level courses:

LING 707 (Phonetics II)

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LING 714 (Phonology II) LING 726 (Syntax II) LING 737 (Topics in Psycholinguistics) LING 822 (Seminar on Acquisition of Language) LING 850 (Advanced Comparative and Historical Linguistics) LING 860 (Seminar in Second Language Acquisition)

3. 3 electives

Additional Requirements

1. Language Requirement: The MA language requirement: Reading ability in a foreign language (not English) with a significant linguistic literature.

2. Research Skills Requirement: Reading or research ability in a second language (not English or the language chosen to fulfill the Language Requirement).

The research skills requirement can also be fulfilled by one of the following research skills: A course in a computer programming language Computational Linguistics (LING 783) A course in Statistics

3. Non-Indo-European Language Requirement:

This requirement may be fulfilled by taking one of the following courses on a non-Indo-European language:

Field Methods (LING 780) Structure of ______ (LING 525)

OR By writing a paper which demonstrates a general knowledge of both phonological and grammatical/syntactic aspects of a non-Indo-European language.

Written Preliminary Examination

Aspirant writes two papers and a dissertation proposal; the papers should be written in accordance with the Graduate Student Guide:

Major paper in the area of specialization. The linguistics MA thesis may count as the major paper. This paper should be of publishable quality. Minimum page length: 25 pages. Minor paper in a second area. Minimum page length: 15 pages. Dissertation proposal. Minimum page length: 10 pages.

Before completion of course work, the aspirant should meet with her/his advisory committee and obtain approval for the paper areas. The papers are developed in close consultation with the aspirant's committee and are only officially submitted after the committee has signed the approval form and placed a copy of the form in the student’s folder. These papers should typically be submitted no later than one semester after the aspirant has completed the 18 credit hours mentioned under 2. The papers should be of publishable quality. The committee will evaluate the adequacy of the aspirant’s literature review as well as the quality of the theoretical contribution or research integration. The quality of the papers will be judged on their content and on the basis of their logical coherence and organization. The aspirant’s advisory committee will sign a form that certifies when the aspirant’s paper meets these standards and place a copy in the aspirant’s folder.

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Oral Comprehensive

Oral defense of the two papers and the dissertation proposal mentioned above. This exam must be taken no more than two months after the three papers have been turned in. The exam will typically last two to three hours.

Dissertation

Dissertation and oral defense.

NOTE: All curricular decisions should be made in consultation with the student's advisory committee.

Final Oral Examination

A defense of the dissertation.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND FLORS REQUIREMENTS --- Ph.D.


Prerequisites

MA in Linguistics with a thesis.

Breadth in course requirements is addressed at the M.A. level. Students with an M.A. in Linguistics from another institution may be required to make up any deficiencies in breadth through additional course work.

Minimum Course Requirements

24 credit hours, consisting of1. Methods Requirement: LING 741:Field Methods in Linguistic Description. If already taken (for MA), then replace with one of the following: Ling 720: Research Methods in Linguistics Ling 740: Linguistic Data Processing Ling 782: Research Methods in Child Language2. Three of the following second level courses:

LING 707 (Phonetics II) LING 714 (Phonology II) LING 716 (Second Language Acquisition II) LING 726 (Syntax II) LING 737 (Psycholinguistics II) LING 791 (Morphology) [new course to be requested August 2006] LING 822 (Seminar on Acquisition of Language)

3. 4 electives (12 credit hours)

Independent Study (LING 998) does not count toward the 24 credit hours.

Additional Requirements (FLORS)

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1. Language Requirement: The MA language requirement: Reading ability in a foreign language (not English) with a significant linguistic literature.

2. Research Skills Requirement: One of the following:

A course in Statistics A course in a computer programming language Computational Linguistics (LING 783)

All other requirements (Written Preliminary Examination, Oral Comprehensive Examination, Dissertation, Defense of Dissertation) remain the same, with appropriate adjustments to reference to number of credit hours.

3. New Joint Degree Program – East Asian Languages and Cultures with the School of Law

Joint Degree Program in Law and East Asian Languages and Cultures leading to the J.D. and M.A. in East Asian Languages and Cultures Degrees

The JD/MA EALC program combines into four years and one summer of full time study the Juris Doctor program offered by the School of Law and the Master of East Asian Languages and Cultures program offered by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Growing interdependence with East Asia, particularly with China, provides a need for lawyers versed in culture and language. A joint degree in Law and East Asian Languages and Cultures opens many doors for its recipients. One can find opportunities in international trade and finance, immigration law, and other related fields, as well as a greater ability to work with clients from various backgrounds.

Admissions Requirements:To be admitted to the joint JD/MA EALC Program, an applicant must hold an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, complete the admission processes, meet the admission requirements for both the School of Law and the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, and be admitted to both programs no later than the end of the first year of study in Law or the completion of more than 16 credit hours in EALC. Full time study is required for the joint JD/MA EALC program. The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is the only standardized test required for an applicant to the joint degree program.

Degree Requirements:To receive the JD/MA EALC, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 106 credit hours, 81 in the School of Law and 25 in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. The School of Law requires a 2.0 grade point average, while the Graduate School requires a 3.0 GPA for all courses counting toward the MA in EALC portion of the degree.

JD Requirements:All candidates for the JD must complete the following required courses:

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First Year:Law 804: Civil Procedure I (3)Law 805: Civil Procedure II (3)Law 809: Contracts I (3)Law 810: Contracts II (3)Law 814: Criminal Law (2)Law 818: Criminal Procedure (3)Law 820: Lawyering I (3)Law 821: Lawyering II (3)Law 826: Property I (3)Law 827: Property II (2)Law 831: Torts I (4)

Upper-class:Law 873: Commercial Law: Secured Transactions (3)Law 882: Constitutional Law (4)Law 908: Evidence (3)Law 972: Professional Responsibility (2)

Students must complete all required first year courses (32 credit hours) during their first year of Law School enrollment. In addition to these course requirements, the School of Law has an upper-class writing requirement, a residence requirement, and a time limit for completion of the degree. Please refer to the current School of Law Catalog for details.

In addition to the 44 credit hours of coursework (described above) required of all law students, students in the joint JD/MA EALC program must complete an additional 12 credit hours of coursework consisting of courses in any two of the following four areas of concentration:

International Trade:Law 944 International Trade Law (3)Law 864 Advanced International Trade Law (3)

International Commerce:Law 945 International Commerce and Investment (3)Law 936 International Economic Law and Development (3)

Public International Law:Law 974 Public International Law (3)Law 932 International Human Rights Law (3)

Comparative Law:Law 879 Comparative Law (3)Law 918 Islamic Law (3)

Students may choose courses to complete the remaining hours necessary to reach the total of 81 hours of law school credit needed for the joint degree from any part of the Law School curriculum.

EALC Requirements:

Students shall consider the degree in East Asian Cultures to be interdisciplinary in nature: 1. A minimum of 22 graduate credit hours plus one of the two options listed in part 7.2. Each student is expected to select one of the East Asian Cultures (Japan, China, or Korea) for concentration and to include in his or her program at least two courses dealing wholly with an East Asian culture outside of his or her concentration. Up to two courses can be pan-East Asian courses including the student’s country of concentration.3. Students must complete a third year of language of the country of concentration.4. EALC 700, Introduction to East Asian Studies, must be included in the student’s curriculum.5. No more than 3 hours of directed reading in a language may count toward the MA degree.6. Students are required to take one course in the literature or thought of the country of concentration at 500 level or above.7. Students are required to fulfill one of the following requirements: a. Write a thesis (3 credit hours) which must deal with a subject within the concentration chosen by the student, orb. Practical thesis: Hold an internship or job in the country of concentration for a period of at least 8

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weeks, at the advisor’s approval, and write a 40 page analysis of the cultural aspects of the experience (3 credits).8. Students must see the Graduate Advisor in EALC at the commencement of this program and consult with the advisor during advising periods each semester.

Approved EALC courses: EALC 700

China:ANTH 810 Ethnolinguistics of ChinaEALC 530 Chinese CultureEALC 590 History of TibetEALC 594 Law & Society in Traditional ChinaEALC 620 Life in China Opium War-PresentEALC 646 Chinese LawECON 586 Economic Issues in ChinaHIST 583 Imperial ChinaHIST 584 Modern ChinaHIST 585 Reform in Contemporary ChinaHIST 800 China in Global PerspectiveHIST 583 Imperial ChinaHIST 800 Readings in Chinese HistoryHIST 800 Graduate Seminar on Modern ChinaHIST 800 Readings in Modern ChinaHIST 800 China in Global PerspectiveHA 545 Early Chinese ArtHA 546 Chinese SculptureHA 604 Medieval Chinese ArtHA 650 Classical Chinese Art TextHA 687 Art of Modern ChinaHA 785 Masters Sung & Yuan DynastyHA 787 Chinese PaintingHA 789 Proseminar in Chinese Art: SculptureHA 982 Seminar in Later Chinese ArtIBUS 425/895 Business in ChinaLING 572 Structure of ChinesePHIL 506 Chinese ThoughtPOLS 668 Reform in Contemporary ChinaPOLS 678 Chinese Foreign Policy REL 508 Religion in ChinaREL 775 Rel & Soc in Asia: Chinese Buddhist Ritual & InstitutionREL 776 Seminar in Religion & Society in Asia: Chinese Popular Religion

Japan:ANTH 567 Japanese Ghosts & DemonsBUS 686 Business and Society in JapanEALC 575 Love, Sexuality & Gender in Japanese LiteratureEALC 590/790 Japanese PedagogyEALC 590 Nature & The Environment in JapanEALC 590 Visual/Literary Culture of Modern JapanEALC 712 Traditional Japanese Literature in TranslationEALC 716 Modern Japanese Literature in TranslationHIST 586 Ancient & Medieval JapanHIST 587 Early Modern JapanHIST 588 Japan 1853-1945HIST 589 Japan Since 1945HIST 595 Business & Industry in Japan

HIST 596 Defining Japan: Marginalized Groups & National IdentityHIST 597 Japanese Theater HistoryHIST 660 Biography of a City: KyotoHIST 800 Readings in Modern Japanese HistoryHIST 800 Readings in Pre-Modern JapanHIST 800 Readings in Early Japanese HistoryHIST 801 Colloquium in Pre-Modern Japanese HistoryHIST 801 Colloquium in Modern Japanese HistoryHA 503 Japanese PrintsHA 587 History of Japanese SculptureHA 782 Japanese PaintingHA 783 Edo Period PaintingHA 788 Seminar in Japanese ArtLING 575 Structure of JapaneseREL 509 Religion in JapanREL 776 Religion & Society in Asia: Religion & Gender in JapanTH&F 702 Japanese Film MakersTH&F 702 Survey of Japanese FilmTH&F 827 Japanese Theater & Film

Korea:EALC 590 Traditional KoreaEALC 593 Modern KoreaEALC 593 The Korean War: Representation and Public MemoryHA 706 Special Problems in Art History: Korean Painting

Pan-Asian Courses:COMS 677 East Asian CommunicationEALC 590 Entrepreneurship in East AsiaECON 583 Economic Issues of East AsiaHA 585 Art of BuddhismHA 766 Calligraphy of China and Japan INTL 750 The Politics & Cultures of AsiaPOLS 656 Government & Politics of East AsiaPOLS 666 Political Economy of East Asia POLS 676 International Relations of AsiaREL 602 Buddhism in East AsiaREL 762 Pure Land BuddhismREL 762 Seminar in Eastern Religious ThoughtTH & F 702 War & Memory in Asian Film

Third and fourth year Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language courses fulfill the requirements, as well.

Other courses as permitted by the student’s MA advisor.

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Typical Enrollment Pattern:

Law EALC Total First Year 32 0 32First Summer 0 1st Year Language 0*Second Year 15 2nd year language, 3 18*Third Year 12 3rd year language, 6 28*Fourth Year 22 6 (including thesis) 28Total Credit Earned 81 25 106

Law Credit Allowed -- 8 8EALC Credit Allowed 9 -- 9Total Credit Required 90 33 123

* There is no credit toward the degree for first and second year language. First and second year language are 10 credits each. Third year language is 10 credits and counts toward the degree.

Students will be eligible to apply for FLAS funding for 1) summer language study equivalent to one full year of language study, and 2) academic year study that includes two semesters of language and six credits or more of East Asian culture courses.

III. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES & ADVISING (CUSA) Presented by Anthony Walton, CUSA Chair, submitted by Carol Miner


NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION/TITLE ECON 536 ECONOMICS ISSUES IN EUROPE (3) S(OLD) A survey of the economies of the European Union, with a focus on the economic

development of the member states since World War II, and an examination of the economic issues confronting them today. Topics covered will include the European Monetary System, fiscal and monetary policy, trade and agricultural policies, and the political economy of NATO. (Same as EURS 536.) Prerequisite: ECON 104 or ECON 144.

ECON 536 ECONOMIC ISSUES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (3) S (NEW) A survey of the economies of the European Union, with a focus on the economic

development of the member states since World War II, and an examination of the various economic issues confronting them today. (Same as EURS 536.) Prerequisite: ECON 104 or ECON 144.

NEW COURSE EURS 150 STUDY ABROAD TOPICS IN EUROPEAN FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN: _______ (1-5) U

This course is designed for the study of a European foreign language at the elementary level completed during an approved study abroad program arranged through the KU Office of Study Abroad and approved by a faculty advisor in European Studies. Credit does not count toward fulfillment of the language requirement.

NEW COURSE EURS 350 STUDY ABROAD TOPICS IN: _______________________ (1-5) H

This course is designed for the study of special topics in European Studies at the Junior/Senior level. Coursework must be arranged through the KU Office of Study Abroad and approved by a faculty advisor in European Studies. May be repeated for credit if content varies.

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION / TITLE EURS 536 ECONOMIC ISSUES IN EUROPE (3) S(OLD) A survey of the economies of the European Union, with a focus on the economic

development of the member states since World War II, and an examination of the economic issues confronting them today. Topics covered will include the European Monetary System, fiscal and monetary policy, trade and agricultural policies, and the political economy of NATO. (Same as ECON 536) Prerequisite ECON 104 or ECON 144.

EURS 536 ECONOMIC ISSUES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION 3 S (NEW) A survey of the economies of the European Union, with a focus on the economic

development of the member states since World War II, and an examination of the various economic issues confronting them today. (Same as ECON 536) Prerequisite ECON 104 or ECON 144.

NEW CROSS-LISTED COURSE EVRN 433 BIOGEOGRAPHY FIELD AND LABORATORY TECHNIQUES (3) N

This course provides undergraduate students with practical experience in field data collection techniques and laboratory data analysis methods. During the first half of the semester, students work in the field using a variety of methods to measure such vegetation characteristics as: cover, density, biomass, leaf area, and canopy architecture. Students gain experience in the use of field instruments including a spectoradiometer, and techniques for quantifying biophysical attributes of vegetation. During the later part of the course, students learn to summarize their field data and examine relationships between the vegetation attributes and measurements made using remote sensing instruments. Recommended: GEOG 316 or an introductory statistics equivalent. (Same as GEOG 433)

NEW CROSS-LISTED COURSE EVRN 526 REMOTE SENSING OF THE ENVIRONMENT I (4) N

Introduction to study of the environment through air photos and satellite imagery, including principles of remote sensing, interactions of electromagnetic energy with the atmosphere and earth's surface, aerial photography, satellite systems, and sensors (electro-optical, thermal, and radar). Emphasis in the latter part of the course is on such applications as global monitoring, land cover mapping, forestry, agriculture, and oceanography. Laboratory emphasizes visual interpretation of aerial photography and satellite imagery and an introduction to digital image processing in the department's NASA Earth Science Remote Sensing Laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or equivalent. GEOG 358 recommended. (Same as GEOG 526)

NEW REQUEST TO CROSSLIST GEOG 433 BIOGEOGRAPHY FIELD AND LABORATORY TECHNIQUES (3) N(OLD) This course provides undergraduate students with practical experience in field data

collection techniques and laboratory data analysis methods. During the first half of the semester, students will work in the field using a variety of methods to measure such vegetation characteristics as: cover, density, biomass, leaf area, and canopy architecture. Students will gain experience in the use of field instruments including a spectoradiometer, and techniques for quantifying vegetation biophysical attributes. During the later part of the course, students will learn to summarize their field data and examine relationships between the vegetation attributes and measurements made using remote sensing instruments. Recommended: GEOG 316 or an introductory statistics equivalent.

GEOG 433 BIOGEOGRAPHY FIELD AND LABORATORY TECHNIQUES (3) N (NEW) This course provides undergraduate students with practical experience in field data

collection techniques and laboratory data analysis methods. During the first half of the semester, students work in the field using a variety of methods to measure such vegetation characteristics as: cover, density, biomass, leaf area, and canopy architecture. Students gain experience in the use of field instruments including a spectoradiometer, and techniques for quantifying biophysical attributes of vegetation. During the later part of the course, students learn to summarize their field data and examine relationships between the vegetation attributes and measurements made using remote sensing instruments. Recommended: GEOG 316 or an introductory statistics equivalent. (Same as EVRN 433)

NEW REQUEST TO CROSSLIST GEOG 526 REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT I (4) N(OLD) Introduction to study of the environment through air photos and satellite imagery,

including principles of remote sensing, interactions of electromagnetic energy with the atmosphere and earth's surface, aerial photography, satellite systems, and sensors (electro-optical, thermal, and radar). Emphasis in the latter part of the course is on such applications as global monitoring, land cover mapping, forestry, agriculture, and oceanography. Laboratory emphasizes visual interpretation of aerial photography and satellite imagery and an introduction to digital image processing in the department's NASA Earth Science Remote Sensing Laboratory. Prerequisite: basic algebra. GEOG 358 recommended.

GEOG 526 REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT I (4) N (NEW) Introduction to study of the environment through air photos and satellite imagery,

including principles of remote sensing, interactions of electromagnetic energy with the atmosphere and earth's surface, aerial photography, satellite systems, and sensors (electro-optical, thermal, and radar). Emphasis in the latter part of the course is on such applications as global monitoring, land cover mapping, forestry, agriculture, and oceanography. Laboratory emphasizes visual interpretation of aerial photography and satellite imagery and an introduction to digital image processing in the department's NASA Earth Science Remote Sensing Laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or equivalent. GEOG 358 recommended. (Same as EVRN 526)

NEW COURSE HWC 111 INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES (HONORS) (3) H

An introduction to the humanities as a division of learning and to interdisciplinary study in the humanities. Topics include the history and role of the humanities in a liberal education; perspectives and methods in the humanities; the humanities and human diversity; and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and interpreting texts. Prerequisite: Membership in the University Honors Program.

NEW COURSE HWC 120 INTRODUCTION TO PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES (3) H

An introduction to the content and methods of peace studies. Peace studies is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to the study of war and peace. Building on and integrating the work of various fields of study, the course examines the causes of structural and direct violence within and among societies and the diverse ways in which humans have sought peace from conquest and balance of power to international organizations and nonviolent strategies.

NEW COURSE LING 326 SYNTAX II (3) S

An advanced course covering one or more current theories of syntax. The course provides in-depth reading and discussion on the major areas of syntactic theory including universal grammar, phrase structure theory; lexicon and argument structure; binding, control, locality conditions; constraints on representation and derivation; and the relation between syntax and the semantic module. Prerequisite: LING 325.

NEW COURSE LING 435 PSYCHOLINGUISTICS (3) S

A detailed examination of issues in the processing of language. The course provides a survey of research and theory in psycholinguistics, reflecting the influence of linguistic theory and experimental psychology. Spoken and written language comprehension and language production processes are examined. Prerequisite: An introductory course in linguistics or permission of instructor.

NEW COURSE LING 437 PSYCHOLINGUISTICS II (3) S

An in-depth examination of selected topics in psycholinguistics. Topics may include spoken language processing, written language processing, neurolinguistics, prosody, and syntactic processing. Prerequisite: LING 435 or consent of instructor.

NEW COURSE LING 438 INTRODUCTION TO NEUROLINGUISTICS (3) S

The course explores how language is represented and processed in the human brain. This includes a critical survey of the foundations and the current research in the cognitive neuroscience of language, focusing on the techniques of functional brain imaging (fMRI, PET, EEG. MEG, and related methods), and research on aphasia and other language disorders. This course also includes a component providing laboratory experience with brain imaging research on language. Prerequisite: At least one course in linguistics or permission of the instructor.

NEW COURSE LING 440 LINGUISTIC DATA PROCESSING (3) H

This course introduces the tools and techniques necessary to analyze fieldwork data, including research design, recording and elicitation techniques, computational data processing and analysis, and field ethics. The course also covers field recording and data analysis technology, along with methods of phonetic transcription, grammatical annotation and analysis of language context. Practice of techniques is provided via short studies of at least one language. Prerequisite: LING 305 or permission of instructor.

NEW COURSE LING 441 FIELD METHODS IN LINGUISTIC DESCRIPTION (3) H

The elicitation and analysis of phonogical, grammatical, and discourse data from a language consultant. In-depth research on one language. Techniques of research design, methods of phonetic transcription, grammatical annotation, and analysis of language context. Prerequisites: LING 305, LING 312, and LING 325 or permission of instructor.

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION/NUMBER/TITLE LING 525 INTRODUCTION TO SYNTAX (3) S(OLD) An introduction to generative syntax with special attention to theory and method. The

course will cover such topics as phrase structure, X-bar theory, pronoun reference and the lexicon. Prerequisite: An introductory course in linguistics.

LING 525 SYNTAX I (3) S (NEW) An introduction to generative syntax with special attention to theory and method. The

course covers such topics as phrase structure, the lexicon, transformations and derivation. Prerequisite: An introductory course in linguistics.

NEW COURSE REL 440 MUSLIM WOMEN IN RELIGION AND SOCIETY (3) H

This course consists of a spring break study in a Muslim country, meeting with women's NGOs and other women's groups and visiting sites of significance to women. Preparatory class sessions focusing on assigned readings precede the study abroad trip and a concluding class session follows it. A research paper is required.

NEW COURSE SPAN 322 SPANISH GRAMMAR: FORM AND MEANING IN CONTEXT 3 U

Analysis of the most important morphological and syntactic phenomena with an emphasis on their form and function through a review of salient grammatical points in preparation for advanced work in Spanish. Recommended for students who have completed Spanish 216, 217, 220 with a grade of C or higher, or placement through examination. Course does not count toward the Major. Prerequisite: Four semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent. Students who have taken Spanish 324 may take this course with the permission of instructor.

DELETE COURSE TH&F 383 HISTORY OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOUND FILM (3) H

A survey of the artistic, economic, and sociological development of the international sound film with emphasis on the cinemas of France, Germany, Italy, England, Sweden, Eastern Europe, Japan, India, and South America. Analysis of selected films.

NEW COURSE TH&F 387 HISTORY OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOUND FILM TO 1950 (3) H

A survey of the artistic, economic, and sociological development of the international sound film from 1929 to 1950. Emphasis on European National Cinemas.

NEW COURSE TH&F 388 HISTORY OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOUND FILM POST 1950 (3) H

A survey of the artistic, economic, and sociological development of the international sound film from 1950 to the present. Emphasis on Free Cinema, New Wave, and other emerging post-war cinemas.

B. Degree Requirements For Approval:

1. Principal Course Changes: HWC 111

ACTION: : New Course - Principal Course Designation

HWC 111 INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES - HONORS (3)

An introduction to the humanities as a division of learning and to interdisciplinary study in the humanities. Topics include the history and role of the humanities in a liberal education; perspectives and methods in the humanities; the humanities and human diversity; and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and interpreting texts. Prerequisite: Membership in the University Honors Program.

JUSTIFICATIONDepartment is creating an honors version of HWC 110, which is already an approved HL course.

2. Non-Western Culture Changes: REL 440

ACTION: New Course - Non-Western Culture Designation

REL 440 MUSLIM WOMEN IN RELIGION AND SOCIETY (STUDY ABROAD) NW

This course consists of a spring break study in a Muslim country, meeting with women’s NGOs and other women’s groups and visiting sites of significance to women. Preparatory class sessions focusing on assigned readings precede the study abroad trip and a concluding class session follows it. A research paper is required.

JUSTIFICATIONThe course contributes to the undergraduate and graduate course offerings on Islam, fulfills the non-Western culture requirement and fits into the graduate area of concentration: Religions of the Near East and North Africa. It supports the university wide goals of promoting international education and global awareness and provides an introductory course on Islam for students in CREES and AAAS focusing on Muslim countries.

C. Report of Action

1. Changes to the BA Theatre and Film – Emphasis in Theatre

PROPOSALThe Department of Theatre and Film is proposing the following changes in the B.A. with an Emphasis in Theatre: Replace TH&F 383 History of the International Sound Film with TH&F 387 History of the International Sound Film to 1950 and TH&F 388 History of the International Sound Film Post 1950. Students would choose between five film courses rather that four. Curricular change forms are being submitted to request deletion of TH&F 383 and approval for TH&F 387 and TH&F 388.

JUSTIFICATIONThis change increases the Department’s options for its survey of international cinema and expands the number of countries surveyed and in the comprehensiveness of the coverage.

2. Changes to the BA Theatre and Film – Emphasis in Film

PROPOSALThe Department of Theatre and Film is proposing the following change in the requirements for the B.A. with an Emphasis in Film Studies:

▪ Replace TH&F 383 History of the International Sound Film with the choice of either TH&F 387 History of the International Sound Film to 1950 or TH&F 388 History of the International Sound Film Post 1950. Curricular change forms are being submitted to request deletion of TH&F 383 and approval for TH&F 387 and TH&F 388.


3. Changes to the BGS Theatre and Film – Emphasis in Theatre

PROPOSALThe Department of Theatre and Film is proposing the following changes in the B.G.S with an Emphasis in Theatre:

Delete TH&F 312 Acting with an Accent as a requirement for the degree. Add the requirement that students choose either TH&F 404 Children and Drama or TH&F 603

Theatre for Young Audiences. Replace TH&F 383 History of the International Sound Film with TH&F 387 History of the

International Sound Film to 1950 and TH&F 388 History of the International Sound Film Post 1950. Students would choose between five film courses rather that four. Curricular change forms are being submitted to request deletion of TH&F 383 and approval for TH&F 387 and TH&F 388.

JUSTIFICATIONLike the cultural factor of race/ethnicity, students need a course that dispels stereotypical assumptions about age factors, specifically in regard to childhood. Graduating theatre majors are increasingly working with children as drama leaders at community arts centers and/or actors at professional companies for young audiences, without having taken basic courses which would prepare them for these opportunities. Given that students are already required to take a basic, introductory voice course, Acting with an Accent, a more specialized course, would be deleted as a requirement but would remain an important elective for those Theatre majors who want to concentrate on acting.

4. Changes to the BGS Theatre and Film – Emphasis in Film

PROPOSALThe Department of Theatre and Film is proposing the following change in the requirements for the B.G.S. with an Emphasis in Film Studies:

Replace TH&F 383 History of the International Sound Film with the choice of either TH&F 387 History of the International Sound Film to 1950 or TH&F 388 History of the International Sound Film Post 1950. Curricular change forms are being submitted to request deletion of TH&F 383 and approval for TH&F 387 and TH&F 388.


5. Changes to the BGS Theatre and Film – Emphasis in Theatre & Film

PROPOSALThe Department of Theatre and Film is proposing the following change in the requirements for the B.G.S. with an Emphasis in Theatre and Film Studies:

Replace TH&F 383 History of the International Sound Film with the choice of either TH&F 387 History of the International Sound Film to 1950 or TH&F 388 History of the International Sound Film Post 1950. Curricular change forms are being submitted to request deletion of TH&F 383 and approval for TH&F 387 and TH&F 388.


6. Changes to the Theatre and Film – Film Studies Minor

PROPOSALThe Department of Theatre and Film is proposing the following change in the requirements for the Film Studies Minor: Replace TH&F 383 History of the International Sound Film with the choice of either TH&F 387 History of the International Sound Film to 1950 or TH&F 388 History of the International Sound Film Post 1950. Curricular change forms are being submitted to request deletion of TH&F 383 and approval for TH&F 387 and TH&F 388.


7. Changes to the BS Physics & Astronomy – Astronomy

PROPOSALRequirements for the Bachelor of Science in Astronomy degree presently include among “other requirements” two principal courses in the Humanities and two principal courses in the Social Sciences. We propose to alter this requirement to be two courses in the Humanities, including at least one principal course, and two courses in the Social Sciences, including at least one principal course.

JUSTIFICATIONThe proposed principal course requirement mirrors the requirement for the B.S. in physics. Many astronomy majors are double majors in physics and astronomy; quite a few are also mathematics majors, with yet another slightly different principal course requirement. Our students and faculty voted to adopt the standard of the physics degree as it allows for follow-up work in a field of interest.

8. Changes to Physics & Astronomy – Astronomy Minor

PROPOSAL/JUSTIFICATIONIt was pointed out over the summer 2005 that, at present, the requirements for the astronomy minor do not permit students to satisfy the requirement for 12 credits at junior/senior level unless the program is explicitly boosted to a 20 credit program. This is because PHSX 211 and 212 do not contribute to that total, are required, and are four credits each. Since PHSX 211,212, 313 and 316 are fundamental to further study in physics and astronomy, we need to retain these requirements and require at least 8 additional credits for astronomy minors. Three of those credits should be devoted to our introductory astronomy course for majors and minors, ASTR 391. For students not eligible to take ASTR 391 because they have previous credit for ASTR 191, ASTR 390 will be the substitute.

The proposed requirements should now read:

PHSX 211 (or PHSX 213) General Physics I 4PHSX 212 (or PHSX 214) General Physics II 4PHSX 313 + 316, General Physics III and Intermediate Physics Lab., 3+1ASTR 391 (students ineligible to take ASTR 391 should take ASTR 390) 3Any combination of ASTR courses number 300 or above at least 5

9. Changes to the Humanities and Western Civilization Peace and Conflict Studies Minor

PROPOSALThe HWC Program proposes the addition of HWC 120—Introduction to Peace Studies—to the requirements for the Peace and Conflict Studies Minor. The existing requirements and proposed changes to the requirements are given below:

EXISTING MINOR REQUIREMENTS:

Requirements for the minor: 18 credit hours in courses numbered 300 or above. (NB: Only three hours can be shared between the minor and any one major or other minor. Students cannot take more than 9 hours of course work in any one department or program toward completion of the minor).

A. CORE COURSES: Students are to choose three courses from the following for a total of 9 hours.

HWC 550 Classics of Peace Literature (3) (same as EURS 550) REL 667 Religious Perspectives on War and Peace (3)SOC 534 Comparative Racial and Ethnic Relations (3) HIST 329 History of War and Peace (3) (same as EURS 529)POLS 679 International Conflict (3)

PROPOSED CHANGES TO MINOR REQUIREMENTS:

Requirements for the minor: 18 credit hours in courses of which 12 credit hours must be numbered 300 or above. (NB: Only three hours can be shared between the minor and any one major or other minor. Students cannot take more than 9 hours of course work in any one department or program toward completion of the minor).

A. FOUNDATION COURSE: HWC 120 – Introduction to Peace Studies (3)

B. CORE COURSES: Students are to choose two courses from the following for a total of 6 hours.

HWC 550 Classics of Peace Literature (3) (same as EURS 550) REL 667 Religious Perspectives on War and Peace (3)SOC 534 Comparative Racial and Ethnic Relations (3) HIST 329 History of War and Peace (3) (same as EURS 529)POLS 679 International Conflict (3)

C. ELECTIVE COURSES: Students are to choose two courses from the following or the core for a total of 6 hours.

ANTH 465 Genocide and Ethnocide (3)ENGL 479 The Literature of: Human Rights (same as EURS 565 and HWC 565)EURS 505 Studies in Exile Literature (3)EURS 565 The Literature of Human Rights (same as HWC 565 and ENGL 479)HIST 343 The Holocaust in History (3)HIST 369 Colonialism and Revolution in the Third World, Honors (3)HIST 370 Violence and Conflict in Latin American History (3)HWC 565 The Literature of Human Rights(3)(same as EURS 565 and ENGL 479)HWC 555 Topics in Peace & Conflict Studies: __________ (3)HWC 560 Directed Study in Peace & Conflict Studies (3) PHIL 555 Justice and Economic Systems (3)POLS 671 International Cooperation (3)POLS 673 International Organizations (3) POLS 685 International Law: War, Territory, Diplomacy (3)POLS 650 Palestinians and Israelis (3)PSYC 572 Psychology and International Conflict (3)REL 669 Human Conflict and Peace (3)SOC 531 Global Social Change (3)

D. HWC 650 Senior Seminar in Peace & Conflict Studies (3) Required for completion of minor. (NB: students must have completed at least 9 hours in the minor before enrolling in the seminar).

JUSTIFICATIONAt this time The PCS Minor has no 100-level course that introduces students to this area of study or to the minor program as a whole. HWC 120 is designed to familiarize students with the discipline of peace studies and with modes of conflict resolution. With the addition of HWC 120, the PCS curriculum will provide students with an initial focus and foundation for pursuing upper-level study in the field.

10. Changes to the Linguistics Minor

PROPOSALLinguistics requests a change to the course requirements in the minor.

OLD COURSE REQUIREMENTSLing 106: Introductory Linguistics or Ling 107: Introductory Linguistics HonorsLing 305: Introduction to PhoneticsLing 312: Introduction to PhonologyLing 322: Grammar: A Functional and Typological Approach OR 525: Introduction to SyntaxSix credit hours of electives in linguistics

NEW COURSE REQUIREMENTSLing 106: Introductory Linguistics or Ling 107: Introductory Linguistics HonorsLing 305: Introduction to PhoneticsLing 312: Introduction to PhonologyLing 325: Introduction to SyntaxSix credit hours of electives in linguistics

JUSTIFICATIONThe Linguistics Department wishes to remove the option to take Ling 322. Students need to have a course in syntax, a central core of linguistic theory.

11. Junior/Senior Concentration Requirement Proposal

PROPOSAL

Present junior/senior concentration requirement The junior/senior concentration requires a minimum of three upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above) totaling at least 9 credit hours in one department outside the major.

Proposed junior/senior concentration requirementThe junior/senior concentration requires a minimum of three upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above) totaling at least 9 credit hours in one department outside the CLAS major, or in one major or minor in a school outside the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

JUSTIFICATIONWhile some professional schools are organized into departments, majors either require or allow courses from across the school’s departments. The School of Business required core courses are from six Business departments. Teacher Education requires courses from at least four Education departments. Schools of Engineering and Fine Arts majors require or allow courses from across their departments. Three upper level courses in one major or minor from professional school, though they may be listed under different department rubrics there, fulfill the spirit of the junior/senior concentration.

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