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MOTION:
1.
"That the new course proposals for African!
Middle East Studies 401-5 and 402-5 as out-
lined in Paper S.71-89 be approved."
If approved, the following motion will be made:
"That Senate suspend its rules with regard to
the two semester time lag requirement for the
offering of new courses in order that African!
Middle East Studies 402-5 may be first offered
in the Spring semester, 1972."
2.
"That the requirements for the minor degree
in African/Middle East Studies be changed from
15 hours to 14-18 hours at the 300 and 400
level, and from 18 hours to 9 hours at the 100
and 200 level; and that the 9 hour requirement
in French, German, or Russian at the 100 and
200 level be dropped from the program."
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The enclosed revisions and new course proposals for the African!
Middle East Studies Program have been recommended by the Program
Steering Committee and have been approved by me. They are submitted
to Senate for its consideration.
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MOTION:
1.
That the requirements for the minor degree in African/Middle
East Studies be changed from 15 hours to 14-18 hours at the
300 and 400 level, and from 18 hours to 9 hours at the 100
and 200 level.
2.
That the 9 hour requirement in French, German, or Russian
at the 100 and 200 level be dropped from the program.
3.
That Senate approve: (a) A./M.E. 401-5 (Appendix 1)
(b) A./Id.E. 402-5 (Appendix 2)
4.
That if (3) above is approved the following motion is required:
That Senate suspend its rules to permit the offering of the new
African/Middle East Studies courses earlier than the normal
two semester delay following approval.
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JUSTIFICATION:
1.
The African/Middle East Studies Steering Committee recommends
changing the 15 hour requirement at the 300 and 400 level to
14-18 hours in order to provide students more flexibility in
scheduling 'existing 3 and 5 hour courses without substantially
altering the depth of the program.
2.
Since they are not the spoken languages of areas concerned,
the 9 hour requirement in French, German or Russian is thought
to be overly stringent within the limitations of the program.
Thus while they should be "recommended" to students engaged in
study within the areas, they should not be required.
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DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
1.
CALENDAR INFORMATION
Program.Afrjcan/Middle East Course Number: 401
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Title:
Studies in Africa
Studies
Sub-title or Description:
An interdisciplinary upper levels seminar taught cooperatively by African!
Middle East Studies faculty and visiting scholars on selected themes pertinent
to the area.
Credit Hours: 5
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Vector Description: 3-2-0
Pre-Requisite(s):
None
2.
ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING
Estimated Enrolment:
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15
Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring, twice
yearly, Fall. and
Spring):
Once yearly
When will course first be offered?
Fall 1972
3.
JUSTIFICA2ION
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
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in the University?
An interdisciplinary approach to the area, designed to take advan-
tage of faculty specialization in several departments simultaneously
and to have faculty as well as students participate in weekly dis-
cussion. It is envisioned that faculty from at least 2 of the dep-
artments concerned in the African/Middle East Studies Program will
anchor the course. It is also designed to take advantage of the
presence on campus of distinguished visitors and scholars who might
be persuaded to address or at least participate in the seminar.
B.
What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?
Economics, sociology, literature, history, etc., according to
the faculty involved.
2.
C.
How does this course fit the goals of the program?
It is in fact an exercise in general studies. It is designed to
bring together experts from various disciplines into general dis-
cussion on particular themes, areas, and eras.
D.
How does this course affect degree requirements?
An optional 5-credit upper level course in the African/Middle East
Studies Program of General Studies. Open to all students.
E.
What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition
of this course?
Not as yet in the calendar.
F.
What course, if any, is being dropped from the
calendar
if
this course is approved?
None
G.
What is the nature of student demand for this course?
As for General Studies
H.
Other reasons for introducing the course.
1)
To encourage further truly interdisciplinary cooperation and teaching.
2)
To complete the General Studies Program in African/Middle East Studies.
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4. BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS
A.
Which faculty will be available to teach this course?
Faculty from departments participating in the African/Middle East
Studies Program.
B.
What are the special space and/or equipment requirements
for this course?
None
C.
Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:
Normal General Studies provisions.
Approval:
Dean of Division:
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Senate:
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DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
1.
CALENDAR INFORMATION
Program. African/Middle EastCourse Number: 402
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Title: Studies in the Middle East
Studies
Sub-title or Description:
An interdisciplinary upper levels seminar taught cooperatively by African!
Middle East Studies faculty and visiting scholars on selected themes pertinent
to the area.
Credit Hours: 5
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Vector Description: 3-2-0
Pre-Requisite(s):
None
2.
ENROU'IENT AND
SCHEDULING
Estimated Enrolment: 15
Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring, twice
yearly, Fall and
Spring):
Once yearly
When will course first be offered?
Spring 1972
3.
JUSTIFICAEION
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?
An interdisciplinary approach to the area, designed to take advan-
tage of faculty specialization in several departments simultaneously
and to have faculty as well as students participate in weekly dis-
cussion. It is envisioned that faculty from at least 2 of the dep-
artments concerned in the African/Middle East Studies Program will
anchor the course. It is also designed to take advantage of the
presence on campus of distinguished visitors and scholars who might
be persuaded to address or at least participate in the seminar.
B.
What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?
Economics, sociology, literature, history, etc., according to
the faculty involved.
2.
C.
How does this course fit the goals of the program?
It is in fact an exercise in general studies. It is designed to
bring together experts from various disciplines into general dis-
cussion on particular themes, areas, and eras.
D.
How does this course affect degree requirements?
An optional 5-credit upper level course in the African/Middle East
Studies Program of General Studies. Open to all students.
E.
What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition
of this course?
Not as yet in the calendar.
F.
What course, if any, is being dropped from the
calendar
if
this course is approved?
None
G.
What is the nature of student demand for this course?
As for General Studies
H.
Other reasons for introducing the course.
• 1) To encourage further truly interdisciplinary cooperation and teaching.
2) To complete the General Studies Program in African/Middle East Studies.
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3.
4. BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS
A.
Which faculty will be available to teach this course?
Faculty from departments participating in the African/Middle East
Studies Program.
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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