UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE FORMS

UGS232 Revised Proposal 2-17-13

Academic Program Approval

 

This form is a routing document for the approval of new and revised academic programs.  Proposing department should complete this form.  For more information, call the Faculty Senate Office at 831-2921.

 

 

Submitted by: _____John Patrick Montaño_____________phone number__________0804___

                               

Department:  _____History_______________email address   jpmon@udel.edu_________

                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Action:  ___________ADD Minor in European Studies_______________________________

(Example:  add major/minor/concentration, delete major/minor/concentration,  revise major/minor/concentration,  academic unit name change, request for permanent status, policy change, etc.)

 

Effective term______________13F_______________________________________________________

                                                (use format 04F, 05W)

 

Current degree_______BA___________________________________________________

                                    (Example:  BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)

 

Proposed change leads to the degree of: ___________________________________________

                                                                                             (Example:  BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)

 

 

Proposed name:______Minor in European Studies______________________________

                                            Proposed new name for revised or new major / minor / concentration / academic unit

                                                                                (if applicable)

 

Revising or Deleting: 

 

Undergraduate major / Concentration:______________________________________

                                                                                    (Example:  Applied Music – Instrumental  degree BMAS)

 

Undergraduate minor:____________________________________________________

                                   (Example:  African Studies,  Business Administration,  English, Leadership, etc.)            

 

Graduate Program Policy statement change:_________________________________

                                                                  (Must attach  your Graduate Program Policy Statement)

 

            Graduate Program of Study:______________________________________________

                                 (Example:  Animal Science: MS  Animal Science:  PHD  Economics: MA Economics: PHD)

 

 

                Graduate minor / concentration:___________________________________________

 

 

Note: all graduate studies proposals must include an electronic copy of the Graduate Program Policy Document, highlighting the changes made to the original policy document.

 

 

 

List new courses required for the new or revised curriculum. How do they support the overall program objectives of the major/minor/concentrations)?

 (Be aware that approval of the curriculum is dependent upon these courses successfully passing through the Course Challenge list. If there are no new courses enter “None”)

 

“None”

 

Explain, when appropriate, how this new/revised curriculum supports the 10 goals of undergraduate education: http://www.ugs.udel.edu/gened/

 

The Minor in European Studies supports the 10 goals of undergraduate education in several

ways. In particular, this combination of courses will examine European societies from both

historical and contemporary perspectives and through the analysis of cultural differences relying on history, political science, language and several other disciplines.  In demanding that students approach European Studies through a variety of disciplines, the Minor will address the goals stated numbers 1-4 of the General Goals to Success in general, and  Goal 5—an understanding of the diverse ways of thinking that underlie the search for knowledge in the arts, humanities, and social sciences—in particular.  In designing the Minor to include courses in Art History, Geology, etc, we hope to encourage students to develop the intellectual curiosity and engagement that underlies Goals 6 and 8—expand understanding and appreciation of human creativity and diverse forms of aesthetic and intellectual expression; a Minor in European Studies allows interested students to study emigration and immigration issues, thereby addressing Goal 9. Finally, a Minor in European Studies is ideally suited to achieving the intention of Goal 10—developing an international perspective in order to live and work effectively in an increasingly global society.

In the end, the courses required for the proposed Minor draw on the interdisciplinary goals at the heart of Area Studies.

 

Identify other units affected by the proposed changes:

(Attach permission from the affected units.  If no other unit is affected, enter “None”)

 

 

To::           Dr. John Montano

                 Director of European Studies

 

From:        Richard A. Zipser, Chair

                 Foreign Languages and Literatures

 

Re:            Proposal for European Studies Minor

 

I write to endorse the proposal for a minor in European Studies.  This represents an important addition to the curriculum.

 

To::           Dr. John Montano

                 Director of European Studies

 

From:        Gretchen Bauer, Chair

                 Political Science and International Relations

 

Re:            Proposal for European Studies Minor

 

Dear John, with this email I would like to state the support of the Department of Political Science and International Relations for the proposed minor in European Studies. We understand that European Studies minors will be expected to take six credits from among specified political science courses and we agree to this. We understand also that European Studies minors may take additional elective classes in political science.

Kind regards, Gretchen Bauer

 

To:      Dr John Patrick Montaño

            Director of European Studies

 

From:   Kai Draper, Chair

            Philosophy Department

 

Dear Professor Montano
 
I cannot speak for the entire Philosophy Department on this, but I support your efforts to create a Minor in European Studies.  Having examined your proposal, it looks to me like you would be offering an excellent interdisciplinary minor that would provide a nice opportunity for many students to explore the history, culture and politics of a particular European country. The Philosophy Department would be more than happy to contribute to this Minor by regularly offering courses that focus on European philosophy in various historical periods. 
 
Best,
 
Kai Draper
Chair, Philosophy Department

 

To:       John Montano

            Director of European Studies

 

From:   To:       Dr. John Montano

                        Director of European Studies

 From:   Lawrence Nees

              Interim Chair, Department of Art History

 Re:        Proposal for European Studies Minor

 I fully support the idea of creating a European Studies Minor.  Many of our students have strong interests in this area, and participate in Europe-based study abroad programs already.  The proposed program would enhance our program for many students.

Professor Lawrence Nees

Interim Chair

Department of Art History

 

 

 

 

 

Describe the rationale for the proposed program change(s):

(Explain your reasons for creating, revising, or deleting the curriculum or program.)

 

  1. In light of the growing importance of the European Community and interest in Europe more generally, the addition of a European Studies Minor will allow more students with the requisite language skills to be exposed to European history, political institutions, and culture. 
  2. In addition, the creation of a Minor in European Studies is intended to increase the interest in and awareness of the European Studies Program as well as Area Studies in general.
  3. The Minor will contribute to the university’s and the college’s emphasis on interdisciplinary studies.
  4. It will also be a key aspect of increase in global citizenship.

 

 

 

Program Requirements: 

(Show the new or revised curriculum as it should appear in the Course Catalog.  If this is a revision, be sure to indicate the changes being made to the current curriculum and include a side-by-side comparison of the credit distribution before and after the proposed change.)

 

The Minor in European Studies blends the humanities and the social sciences. Offered jointly by the Departments of Foreign Languages and Literatures, History, and Political Science, this interdisciplinary major combines language training with courses in history, politics, and literature. Accordingly, it offers students a comprehensive knowledge of a particular European country and culture (e.g. France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia) within a broader European context. Elective courses can be taken in art history, philosophy, music, or any other subject germane to the students' chosen focus.  The courses from each department are chosen from a list already in use for the European Studies Major; in both instances, the rationale has been to choose courses that deal with Europe from a variety of perspectives.  In the few courses that are not exclusively on a European topic, students are required to demonstrate to the Director that a majority of the course as well as their primary project, essay, or assignment is on a European subject.  Students are guided in designing a curriculum that will strengthen knowledge of both their target area and Europe as a whole. They are also encouraged to study abroad in Europe on a winter session or semester program.

The European Studies minor provides students with skills they will need in endeavors such as graduate school, careers in government or other international agencies, international law, or commercial enterprises with an international orientation.

Requirements for the Minor in European Studies:

A minimum grade of C is required in all courses.

 

Minor Requirements (18 credits)

 

Prerequisite: Completion of at least 3 credits at 200- level or above in a European foreign language (French, Spanish, Russian, German or Italian)

 

Department of History:

 

At least 6 credit hours of work in History courses, as follows:

3 credit hours of HIST 101 or HIST 102

3 credit hours of History at the 200-, 300- or 400- level

            The courses will be drawn from courses such as the following, depending on the student’s specialization: HIST 219, HIST 241, HIST 245, HIST 250, HIST339, HIST342, HIST 344, HIST 346, HIST347, HIST348, HIST 350, HIST351, HIST 352, HIST353, HIST 354, HIST356, HIST 357, HIST358, HIST 359, HIST  367-013, HIST 373, HIST 374, HIST  384, HIST 471, HIST  473, HIST 475, HIST 477, plus other History courses with the prior approval of the Coordinator of European Studies

 

Department of Political Science and International Relations:

 

At least 6 credit hours of work in Political Science and International Relations, as follows:

            6 credit hours drawn from the following: POSC 270, POSC 309*, POSC 310, POSC 329, POSC 330, POSC 339, POSC 441*, POSC 442,

 

* These Study Abroad courses will count only when taught in European countries

 

At least 6 additional credit hours from HIST, POSC, FLL or other elective courses

 

Possible Elective Courses (a limited selection)

 

ARTH 153, ARTH 154, ARTH 156, ARTH 208, ARTH 209, ARTH 210, ARTH 213, ARTH 217, ARTH 218, ARTH 222, ARTH 227, ARTH 228, FREN 208, FREN 308, FREN 325, FREN 326, GRMN 208, GRMN 235, GRMN 308, GRMN 311, GRMN 325, GRMN 453, GRMN 455, GRMN 465, GREK 213, GREK 214, LATN 213, LATN 214, LATN 222, LATN 403, ITAL 208, ITAL 308, ITAL 310, ITAL 311, ITAL 325, ITAL 455, SPAN 208, SPAN 255, SPAN 301, SPAN 302, SPAN 308, SPAN 325, SPAN 439, SPAN 425, MUSC 211, MUSC 311, MUSC 312, MUSC 313, MUSC 302, PHIL 208, PHIL 303, PHIL 304, PHIL 308, PHIL 311, PHIL 312, PHIL 322, PHIL 345

 

 

Resolution

 

WHEREAS, a Minor in European Studies will augment the University’s goals of increasing interdisciplinary work as well as global citizenship, and WHEREAS the new Minor will increase the visibility and interest in Area Studies in general and European Studies in particular and WHEREAS the growth of European Studies will thereby bring the University of Delaware’s European Studies Program and Area Studies more closely in line with other similar Programs, be it

RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate approves provisionally, for four years, the establishment of a new minor in European Studies, effective September 1, 2013.

 

 

 

 ROUTING AND AUTHORIZATION:        (Please do not remove supporting documentation.)

 

Department Chairperson John Patrick Montaño, Coordinator of European Studies           Date 10/30/2012         

 

Dean of College                                                                                                                      Date                                        

 

Chairperson, College Curriculum Committee___________________________________ Date_____________________

 

Chairperson, Senate Com. on UG or GR Studies                                                                   Date                                        

 

Chairperson, Senate Coordinating Com.                                                                 Date                                        

 

Secretary, Faculty Senate                                                                                                        Date                                        

 

Date of Senate Resolution                                                                                                       Date to be Effective

 

Registrar                                                                  Program Code                                         Date                                        

 

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs & International Programs                                                Date                                        

 

Provost                                                                                                                                    Date                                        

 

Board of Trustee Notification                                                                                                  Date