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MEMORANDUM
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
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DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES - NEW
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COURSE PROPOSALS - LATIN AMERICAN
STUDIES 200-3, KINESIOLOGY 366-3
DECEMBER 13, 1972
Date
MOTION 1:
"That Senate approve the new course proposal, as
set forth in S.73-9, ?
for Latin American Studies
200-3 - Introduction to Latin American Studies,
with discontinuation of Latin American Studies
100-3 effective August 31, 1973."
If the above motion passes,
MOTION 2:
"That Senate waive the normal two semester time
lag requirement in order that Latin American Studies
200-3 may first be offered in the Fall semester 73-3."
MOTION 3:
"That Senate approve the new course proposal, as
set forth in S.73-9,
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for Kinesiology 366-3 -
Components of Skilled Performance."
If the above motion passes,
MOTION 4:
"That Senate waive the normal two semester time
lag requirement in order that Kinesiology 366-3
may first be offered in the Summer semester 73-2."
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SiMON FRASER
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MEMORANDUM
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From SENATE COMMITTEE
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DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES - NEW
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COURSE PROPOSALS - LATIN AMERICAN
Date
DECEMBER 13, 1972
STUDIES 200-3, KINESIOLOGY 366-3
On recommendation of the Division of General Studies,
the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies has approved the
new course proposals - Latin American Studies 200-3 - Introduc-
tion to Latin American Studies, and Kinesiology 366-3 -
Components of Skilled Performance, as set forth in SCUS 72-36a,
and recommends approval to Senate.
It further recommends to Senate that the normal two
semester time lag requirement be waived in order that Latin
American Studies 200-3 may first be offered in the Fall semester
73-3, and that Kinesiology 366-3 may first be offered in the
Summer semester 73-2.
Note: If LAS 200-3 is approved, Latin American Studies 100-3
will be discontinued.
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The following two courses are forwarded to you for inclusion in the Agenda of
the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies for November 14/72,
in order that they may meet Senate deadlines for the 1973-74 Calendar.
LAS 200-3 ?
Introduction to Latin American Studies.
Kinesiology 366-3
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Components of Skilled Performance.
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NEW COURSE
PROPOSAL
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CALENDAR
INFORMATION
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Program.
Latin American
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Number: 200
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Title:
Introduction to Latin
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American Studies
Sub-title or Description:
A lecture course taught cooperatively, and organized
in three "modules": "Man and the Land", "The Human Condition in Latin America",
and "The Political Alternatives", each of which will be considered from the varying
perspectives of history, geography, politics, literature, etc. Enrolment limited
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ENROLNENT
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Estimated Enrolment:
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Semter Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring, twice yearly, Fall and
Spring):
Fall and Spring
When will course first be offered?
Fall 1973
3.
JUSTIFICArION
A. What
is the detailed description of the course including
differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses
in the same department, and from courses in other departments
in the University?
This course will replace LAS 100-3, and it is meant to provide the student
with an integrated overview into the complexities of Latin America and the
ways in which the various disciplines approach the problems of the region.
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What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?
"Man and the Land" considered from the perspectives of the geographer, anthro-
pologist, and sociologist; "The Human Condition in Latin America", archaeology,
history, literature, the arts, anthropology; and "The Political Alternatives",
political science, economics, history.
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C.
How does this course fit the goals of the program?
The course will attract second year students, and will provide them with
the indispensable background for further studies in the area program at a
more desirable level than the LAS 100-3 course did.
D.
How does this course affect degree requirements?
The course is required for the Minor in Latin American Studies.
E.
What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition
of this course?
It will be included in the Calendar under the LAS Program, Division of
General Studies.
F.
What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if
this course is approved?
LAS 100-3
G.
What is the nature of student demand for this course?
Same demand as for the LAS 100-3 course is expected. The course has
attracted an average of 45 students from DML, History, P.S.A. , and Geography.
H.
Other reasons for introducing the course.
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4. BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS
A.
Which faculty will be available to teach this course?
Faculty participating in the Latin American Studies Program Steering Committee.
B.
What are the special space and/or equipment requirements
for this course?
None
C.
Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:
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None
Approval:
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CALENDAR INFORMATION
Department: Kinesiology
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Course Number: 366
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Title:
Components of Skilled Performance
Sub-title or Description: Performance, in situations where movement
is the primary output, will be considered in terms of the limitations
which are imposed on human motor behavior by the functional capacities
of the central nervous system.
Credit Hours: 3
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Vector Description: 2-1-0
Prerequisite(s):
Psy. 201 - General Experimental Psychology
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ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING
Estimated Enrolment: 15-25
Semester Offered (e.g., Yearly, every Spring, twice yearly, Fall
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and Spring'):
Yearly
When course will first be offered:
73-2
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JUSTIFICATION
A.
What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation
from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same
department and from courses in other departments in the University?
The processing of information in the central nervous system imposes
limitations on man's ability to perform complex tasks. The material
selected for inclusion in this course will be directed toward an
understanding of human motor behavior in work or recreational skills.
B.
What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?
- Memory encoding,rehearsal and retrieval primarily for information
Presented through the visual and proprioceptive sensory systems.
- Attention in terms of time sharing between tasks and the attentional
demands of movement.
- Decision making stressing the constraints which may be placed on
the speed with which correct responses may be initiated.
- Automation of movements and speed-accuracy trade-offs. Feedback
or closed-loop vs programmed or open-loop movement control.
- Performance under conditions of stress in fatigue, thermal, etc.
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C.
How does this course fit the goals of the department?
The department seeks an understanding of man as an active
organism. This course will contribute toward the goal through
an examination of mental aspects of human performance.
D.
How does this course affect degree requirements?
Optional course.
S. What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the
addition
Of this course?
Addition of course listing.
F.
What course, if any, is being
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course is approved?
None.
G.
What is the nature of student demand for this course?
It will be of particular interest to students who plan a career in
teaching, supervisory positions in industry or in physical
rehabilitatiOn.
H.
Other reasons for introducing the course.
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BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS
A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?
J.M. Montgomery
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