WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
HUMANITIES
Area:
HUMANITIES (HU)
Date:
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College: _____________________________
Department:
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Catalog Abbreviation:
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Catalog Title:
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Course Number: _____________________
Credit Hours: _____
Substantive: ______
New: ______
Revised: ______
Renewal: _____
Effective Date
Semester:
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Course description as you want
it to appear in the catalog:
Humanities General Education
Foundational Principles
1)
We believe the arts and humanities play a fundamental role as tools for the
analysis, interpretation, creation, or expression of human ideals,
challenges, and desires
across cultures.
2)
Perspectives from the arts and humanities apply to other academic disciplines
and to society at large.
3)
We value open inquiry into complex problems, and the ability to reflect on,
analyze, and appreciate diverse viewpoints and schools of thought.
Although the broad foundational principles outlined above are explored in both
Creative Arts and Humanities courses, important distinctions of emphasis
characterize these two branches of knowledge. The specific learning outcomes for
the two areas are laid out in the forms for each area.
Humanities General Education Student Learning Outcomes
Objective 1:
Students will
demonstrate knowledge of diverse philosophical, communicative, linguistic, and
literary traditions, as well as of key themes, concepts, issues, terminology,
and ethical standards in humanities disciplines.
Justification:
Objective 2:
Students will analyze cultural artifacts within a given discipline, and, when
appropriate, across disciplines, time periods, and cultures.
Justification:
Objective 3:
Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate their
understanding of humanities materials in written, oral, or graphic forms.
Justification:
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
1. Has this proposal been
discussed with and approved by the department?
2. List those general
education courses in other departments with similar subject matter and explain
how this course differs.
3. If the proposed new general
education course affects course requirements or enrollments in other
departments, list the departments and programs involved and attach comments from
each.
4. Attach a syllabus of the
course. Include the number of
contact hours per week and the format of these hours (e.g., lecture, lab, field
trip, etc.).
New Courses Only:
5. Discuss
Explain how you
will assess student learning outcomes associated with this course
Current General Education Courses and
Existing Courses Seeking General Education Status:
6. Discuss
Explain how you
have assessed the applicable or identified student learning outcomes associated
with this course.
(Attach General Ed Assessment Data)
7. How has this assessment
information been used to improve student learning?
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE APPROVAL PAGE
Approval Sequence:
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Department Chair/Date
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Dean of College/Date
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University Curriculum Committee/Date
Passed by Faculty Senate_____________________________Date