Minutes

Faculty Senate Meeting

November 12, 2013

I. Chair Flannagan called the meeting to order at 3:46 PM

Senators Present: Bauer, Brogdon, Carpenter, Dittman, Eargle,

Engelhardt, Flowers, Fry, Gittings, Gourley, Kelley, Kiely, Lasher,

Lowry, Lundberg, Meetze, Muller, Myers, Nagata, Newman, Ramey,

Reynolds, Shannon, Whitmire, Zaice

Trustees, and an open forum will be held 11/14. The last meeting of the

general faculty for the semester to be held 11/26. Reminder of the three

honorary degree recipients and the speaker for fall commencement.

Upcoming events at the Wallace House: Faculty/staff Christmas party and

Santa party.

IV. Report from Academic Affairs Committee

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS PASSED:

1. Proposal from the Department of English and Modern Languages and

Philosophy

D. Modify the language describing the ability to take English course

E. Modify the course description of ENG 200 to including grade

F. Modify the pre-requisite and course description of ENG 305

G. Modify the pre-requisite and course description of ENG 307

H. Modify the pre-requisite and course description of ENG 318

K. Modify the pre-requisite and course description of ENG 370

L. Modify the pre-requisite and course description of ENG 405

M. Modify the pre-requisite and course description of ENG 421 Gender

N. Deletion of a number of courses.

O. Add ENG 308 Survey of British Literature

P. Add ENG 309 Survey of American Literature

Q. Add ENG 326 Medieval British Literature

X. Add ENG 342 Writing in Early America

Y. Add ENG 343 American Romanticism

Z. Add ENG 344 American Realism and Naturalism

C. Deletion of a sentence on page 111

3. Proposal from the Department of History

4. Proposal from Mass Communication

A. Changes in the requirements for a major in Mass Communications

B. Deletion of MCOM 306 and 401 from Convergence Journalism list

C. Deletion of MCOM 306 from Public Relations list

D. Change in the course title and description for MCOM 201

E. Deletion of MCOM 302 News Editing

F. Deletion of MCOM 401 Feature Writing

5. Proposal from Department of Political Science and Geography

D. Modify course description for 316 (Elementary)

I. Modify course description for 317 (Middle Level)

J. Modify 4 year plan for Middle Level Education Majors

VI. New Business – None

discussed.

VIII. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 4:09 PM.

Attachment to the Senate Minutes – November 12, 2013

IV. Academic Affairs

1. Proposal from the Department of English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy

NOTE: We suggest that you look first at item OOO, for an overview of the proposed new

curriculum, then at YYY for the proposed new catalog descriptions. That is followed by a summary

of the proposed changes and additions, and by a detailed rationale for the proposal.

B. MODIFY 1.a under GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (p. 74)

FROM:

E. Modify the course description of English 200, Writing for Disciplines (p. 92)

composition courses (including USC-Columbia, USC-Aiken, USC-Salkehatchie, USC-

Sumter, Coastal Carolina, Winthrop, and most programs of study at South Carolina

State). Only Clemson, College of Charleston, and Lander do not require Cs in

composition, although the English faculty at Lander has been trying to change the policy

to require a C in all composition courses. Requiring a C in all composition courses is

also common in universities around the region (including UNC-Pembroke, UNC-

Asheville, Appalachian State, Georgia Regents [formerly Augusta State], and Georgia

Southern).

Based on analysis of English 200 students in the 2009/10 academic year, many who

require them to earn a C in 200.

The university has already allowed the Nursing program to require that its students

receive a C in English 200 (as well as all other lower division coursework) to be

accepted into the program. The School of Education requires students to earn Cs in

certain foundational education courses (ED 190/191 and 305) to progress into the major,

and all middle-level education, elementary education, and early childhood education

majors are required to earn a C in English 200 in order

to take the required English 341 (Advanced Composition for Teachers). Additionally,

TO:

MM. ADD on page 94 of the current catalog the following new ENG course:

OO. MOVE 306 and 310

FROM:

TO:

FROM:

FROM:

FROM:

UU. CHANGE the course number, prerequisite, description, and order of the

FROM:

VV. CHANGE the prerequisite and catalog description of 250 on page 93 of the

FROM:

FROM:

XX. CHANGE the prerequisite of 252 on page 93 of the current catalog

FROM:

252 Reading and Writing Fiction, Poetry, and Drama (3) (Prerequisite: 200)

TO:

TO:

FROM:

TO:

CCC. CHANGE the number, perquisite, and description of 311 on page 94 of the

current catalog

FROM:

century Southern Literary Renascence (e.g.,

TO:

TO:

LLL. CHANGE the number and prerequisite of 369 on page 94 of the current catalog

FROM:

TO:

NNN. CHANGE the prerequisite and description of 491 on page 98 of the current

catalog

a) LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM: 34 hours above 299

ENG 300 Foundations for Literary Studies

ENG 301 British Literatures Before 1785

ENG 302 British Literature After 1785

ENG 303 American Literature Before 1860

ENG 304 American Literature After 1860

ENG 321 Shakespeare

ENG 465 Advanced Study in Critical Theory and Literature

ENG 496 English Capstone Experience

TO:

a) LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM: 37 hours above 299

BLOCK ONE: FUNDAMENTALS: 3 courses (9 hours):

300 Foundations for Literary Studies

308N Survey of British Literature

309 Survey of American Literature

332 The Romantics

333 The Victorians

334 Modernism

335 Contemporary British Literature

433 The Nineteenth-Century Novel

434 Advanced Study in British Literature After 1785

BLOCK FOUR: AMERICAN LITERATURE: At least 2 courses (6 hours):

342 Writing in Early America

303 American Literature Before 1860 (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S,SU. Survey of early

American literature from 1860 to the present. Extensive readings of diverse writers (e.g.,

Native American, African American, Hispanic, and Asian American) and gender

perspectives representing

principal literary types as well as characteristic American ideas and attitudes.

311 African-American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F. Survey of African-

American writers in historical context.

312 The Literature of the South (3) (Prerequisite: 200 ) S. Study of Southern literature

from its beginnings. Emphasis on twentieth century writers and works.

313 and 315.

314 World Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S. Introduction to the range of world

literature from ancient times to the present day, excluding British and American. Texts

from East and West will be studied in the context of the cultures that produced them. A

substantial portion

of the course will be devoted to Asian and African literature.

315 Literature for Children (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S. Study of the history and scope

of children’s literature as well as the prominent illustrators of children’s books. Emphasis

316 Literature for Young Adults (3) (Prerequisite: 200) S. Readings in literature

appropriate for use in middle and high school grades. Special attention to defining and

evaluating “young adult” literature. Basic instruction in literary reading, writing, and

criticism. Required of all

English teacher certification program majors. Not applicable toward the General

Education Requirements (Literature), the English Liberal

Arts major, Professional Writing option, minor, or collateral.

319 Literature and Culture Abroad (3) (Prerequisite: 200) As needed. Reading and

research concerning the literature and culture of other countries. Offered in conjunction

320 Modern Drama (3) (Prerequisite: 200) As Needed. Survey of twentieth-century

world drama and dramatic theory.

321 Shakespeare (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S. Selected histories, comedies, and tragedies

examined closely. Outside reading and individual research to broaden the student’s

comprehension and appreciation of Shakespeare’s works.

322 Mythology and Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 200) S. Study of worldwide

mythologies (with emphasis on the Greek) and their relation to selected literary works,

leading to an understanding of universal mythic themes and their application to literature.

330 Special Topics in Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 200) As Needed. Examination of a

specific literary theme or topic to acquaint the student with a significant aspect of

literature. May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.

345 Issues in African-American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 200) S. Introduction to

some major topics in African-American literature (e.g., The Slave Experience, The

Autobiographical Impulse, and Black Women’s Issues).

351 Film, Genres and Styles (3) (Prerequisite: 200) As Needed. Explores the history and

utilizing gender theory to examine various texts, considers interaction between male and

female in literature in terms of both writer and reader, and how the constructed identities

of gender, sexuality, and textuality shape and relate to one another.

415 Advanced Literary Topics (3) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission of chair) As

Needed. Focuses on literary topics not limited to traditional categories (e.g., fantasy,

satire). May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.

425 Advanced Study in British Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission of chair)

As Needed. Focuses on major British writers, groups of writers, a genre or a theme (e.g.,

chair) As Needed. Focuses on major American writers, groups of writers, a genre or a

theme (e.g., Faulkner, drama). May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental

approval.

445 Advanced Study in Multicultural Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission)

As Needed. Focuses on multicultural literature of North America (e.g., the Hispanic

tradition, Canadian literature). May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental

approval.

455 Advanced Study in International Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission)

As Needed. Focuses on the literature of countries other than Britain and the United States

491 Senior Seminar (3) (Prerequisites: 300 or permission; either grade point average of

3.0 or better in English courses or permission of department) S. Taught by several faculty

members on a variety of topics not included in the regular English curriculum. Course

uses a seminar format with emphasis on student presentations and on the types of

research projects students are likely to encounter in graduate school.

497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission) As Needed. Open

only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in their major

courses. A maximum of 3 semester hours may be earned. All individual research projects

interpret, and analyze imaginative literature while understanding how literature relates to

the human condition and the social and natural worlds around us. May be supplemented

terms, key historical developments, film analysis, and interpretation. Covers salient issues

in contemporary film studies.

252 Reading and Writing Fiction, Poetry, and Drama (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of

200 with a grade of C or higher.) Examines literature through the experience of writing

beginning-level fictional, poetic, and dramatic sketches in conjunction with critical

analyses of texts.

BLOCK ONE: FUNDAMENTALS

C or higher.) Surveys British Literature covering major authors, periods, and key texts

from the 9

through the 21

centuries; provides an introductory foundation for further

study.

309 Survey of American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade

of C or higher.) Surveys American Literature covering major authors, periods, and key

texts from the 16

centuries; provides an introductory foundation for

further study.

LITERATURE FOR TEACHERS

children. Special emphasis on the process of sharing books with children. Required of all

316 Literature for Young Adults (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of C

or higher.) Studies literature appropriate for use in middle and high school grades.

BLOCK TWO: BRITISH LITERATURE BEFORE 1785

326 Medieval British Literature (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of C

or higher.) Surveys the literature produced in England during the Old and Middle English

explore the dynamic relationships between the literature and social contexts of the time.

328 Neoclassical British Literature (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of

C or higher.) Focuses primarily on the works of Dryden, Swift, Pope and

Johnson. Through a wide range of reading, including texts by a number of minor authors,

students will investigate the major themes of Restoration and 18

century

literature. Particular attention will be given to satire and works that explore the uses and

evolution), religious difference, the role of art and literature, and the justification of any

belief in a time of intellectual and spiritual disagreement.

334 Modernism (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of C or higher.)

Focuses primarily on the literature of British authors from 1890 to 1950. Takes an

interdisciplinary approach, situating literature within larger social, cultural, and artistic

movements, exploring the decline of the British Empire, the persistence of the social

class system, the disillusionment with the techno-rationalism of modernity, experimental

forms of representation such as Cubism, Psychological Realism, Expressionism,

Imagism, Futurism, Surrealism, and Existentialism.

century British texts.

433 The Nineteenth-Century Novel (3) (Prerequisite: 300) Focuses on the development

of the novel as an art form in 19

readership, serialization, publishing practices, and lending libraries. Also explores the

manner in which novels represent several historical and cultural themes, such as class

boundaries and conflict, expectations of gendered behavior, domesticity, servitude,

detection, imperialism, science, industrialization, and other social issues.

434 Advanced Study in British Literature After 1785 (3) (Prerequisite: 300) Focuses

Block Four.)

342 Writing in Early America (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of C or

higher.) Covers the philosophical, historical, and literary beginnings of American

literature through 1820. Examines literary purpose, audience, and genre for a variety of

texts authored by Native Americans, Puritans, African Americans, visitors to America,

and Revolutionary thinkers. Texts will include sermons, diaries, histories,

autobiographies, biographies, poetry, plays, letters, pamphlets, captivity narratives, songs,

and fables.

were also writing popular texts of the time period.

344 American Realism and Naturalism (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a

grade of C or higher.) Examines the philosophic and literary turning away from

Romanticism in the aftermath of the Civil War and the style and subject matter of

American realists, including representations of middle-class and lower-class life. Also

explores the emergence of Naturalism and the development of psychologically and

socially complex characters and their historical and cultural contexts.

346 Modern American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of

347 Contemporary American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a

grade of C or higher.) Emphasizes post-World War II American literature. Readings may

include a focus on individual genres or schools or a survey of fiction, creative nonfiction,

poetry, and drama. Emphasizes close readings of primary texts and put works in larger

historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts.

348 African-American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of

C or higher.) Presents an overview of literature produced by African Americans from the

mid-19

349 Literature of the South (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of C or

higher.) Studies the literature and culture of the U.S. South. Emphasizes writers and

works from the 20

Tate, Warren) to contemporary times, with attention to how these writers engage

questions of region.

350N American Women Writers (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of C

or higher.) Familiarizes students with women’s literature in the United States, focusing

on women as creators of, and characters within, American literature. Covers novels,

essays, short stories, poems, and plays with special emphasis on their social and historical

or higher.) Surveys American dramatic literature from the colonial period to the modern,

including developments in form, technology, aesthetics and dramatic theory in the

context of American culture and politics.

443 The American Novel (3) (Prerequisite: 300) Considers how this particular genre has

evolved within the framework of American literature. Traces the development of the

novel in America from its beginnings as a hybrid form toward its more contemporary

forms in later centuries. Examines how the novel changes to accommodate other

movements in American literature such as Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism,

Modernism, and Post- modernism. Looks at the relationship of novels to other cultural

Bishop, Lowell, Plath, Ammons, and Ashbery.

447 Advanced Study in American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300) Focuses on major

American writers, groups of writers, a genre, or a theme (e.g., Faulkner, Dickinson,

drama). May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.

448 Advanced Study in African-American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300) Focuses

on major African-American writers, groups of writers, a genre, or a theme (e.g., Toni

Morrison, the Harlem Renaissance). May be taken twice for academic credit with

and individual research to broaden the student’s comprehension and appreciation of

Shakespeare’s works.

BLOCK SIX: WORLD LITERATURE

themes and their application to literature.

364 Literature of the Medieval World (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a

grade of C or higher.) Introduces the range of world literature in the Medieval World

(400-1500 C.E.). Studies texts from East and West in the context of the cultures that

produced them. A substantial portion of the course will be devoted to Asian, Muslim,

and African literature.

365 Modern Drama (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of C or higher.)

Surveys 20

century world drama and dramatic theory. Examines the literary, technical,

and aesthetic developments in world drama since the late nineteenth century, beginning

466 Advanced Study in International Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300) Focuses on the

literature of countries other than Britain and the United States (e.g., Latin American

literature, Arab literature, Sub-Saharan African literature). May be taken twice for

academic credit with departmental approval.

of C or higher.) Treats the evolution of English in an historical light, giving special

traditional grammar and grammatical terminology. Introduces analysis of style and

modern grammatical theory including structural linguistics and transformational-

generative linguistics. Gives attention to language acquisition by children and to regional

and social variations of modern American English.

465 Advanced Study in Critical Theory and Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300) Focuses

on a range of critical theories or on areas or issues in literature with emphasis on critical

methods of inquiry. This course is strongly recommended for majors planning on

BLOCK EIGHT: ELECTIVES

Note: Several of the courses which can count for this block are listed separately as

Writing courses: 366, 367, 368, 370, 371, 372.

382 Special Topics in Literature (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of C

or higher.) Examines a specific literary theme or topic to acquaint the student with a

significant aspect of literature. May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental

approval.

383 Film, Genres, and Styles (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of C or

of C or higher.) Explores the history of African Americans in North American film and

the specific contributions of African Americans to visual forms in narrative films.

Chronologically follows the involvement of African Americans in film production,

acting, directing, and distribution.

385 Sex, Gender, and Literature (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 200 with a grade of C

or higher.) Focuses on using gender theory to examine various texts, considering

interaction between male and female in literature in terms of both writer and reader, and

how the constructed identities of gender, sexuality, and textuality shape and relate to each

other.

497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite 300 or permission of department) Open

only to juniors and seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in their major

courses. A maximum of 3 semester hours may be earned. All individual research projects

are reviewed by three faculty members from two different disciplines. May be taken for

credit (3 hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.

BLOCK NINE: CAPSTONE

component of the major and replaces it with THEA 291: SCRIPT ANALYSIS. THEA

Rationale for Item III: This sentence is a holdover from the previous General

Education era when SPCO 101 was not required of all students. For the past several

years, theatre arts students have been required to take SPCO 101 to meet the General

Education requirement AND SPCO 203 as a requirement of the major. With the proposal

before this one, theatre majors are no longer required to take SPCO 203 (though they may

as an elective).

3. Proposal from the Department of History:

B. ADD, on page 117 of the current catalog the following:

C. DELETE, on page 115 of the current catalog the following:

b) History 301 (which shall normally be taken during the junior or senior

year)

c) 24 hours of additional course work which must include at least one

course from

each of the following groups:

Group A: HIST 308, 309, 320, 329, 330, 331, 332, 351

Group B: HIST 305, 306, 321, 324, 340, 341, 342, 370

362, 406

TO:

level

a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser

b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser

E. MODIFY, on page 115 of the current catalog, under History major requirements

F. MODIFY, on page 115 of the current catalog the following:

TO:

to 33 hours. History 299 and History 499 will take the place of History 301

Historiography. Whereas History 301 has worked over the years, we as a department feel

aid them in all their upper division history courses as well as prepare them for their cap-

stone senior thesis, History 499. Additionally, History 499 will become a much more

research- intensive, lengthy senior thesis that will utilize all the skills learned in previous

history classes, especially History 299. We envision the senior thesis having to be

presented and defended by each student at the end of their studies in history here at FMU.

Furthermore, no additional faculty or equipment will be required for the implementation

of both History 299 and History 499. We as a department envision that both History 299

and History 499 will be taught on a rotational basis by all members of the department at

some point. The aforementioned alleviates the current burden on Dr. Scott Kaufman from

4. Proposal from the Department of Mass Communication:

1. 21 semester hours of Mass Communication Foundation Courses: Mass

Communication 110, 201, 210, 221, 301, 451, and 455

B. Delete on page 118 of the current catalog, under Convergence Journalism the

a) 306 News Editing and Design

200) Introduction to print journalism focusing on news writing and

reporting.

To:

201 News and Feature Writing (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher

in English 200) Introduction to reporting, news writing, and feature

writing.

E. Delete on page 118 in the current catalog, the following course:

a) 401 Feature Writing

5. Proposal from the Department of Political Science and Geography:

CHANGE on page 143 of the current catalog, the course description for GEOG 300

Rationale:

Dr. Scott Brown, FMU Professor of Geography, is planning a student trip to Cuba during

FMU’s week-long 2014 spring break. The above change will allow students to legally

participate in the trip, which requires that students making the trip to Cuba be enrolled in

an academic course. It also allows the geography program to offer one credit hour for

this trip. Given the length of time students will prepare for and take this trip, offering it

as a one hour course is more appropriate than offering it as a three hour course. The

terminology change also parallels POL 477, which also allows 1, 2 and 3 hours worth of

Professional Education

FROM:

Pre-Professional Education 7 hours 7 hours

EDUC 190, 191 4 4

EDUC 190 and EDUC 191 are corequisites

EDUC 305 3 3

Professional Education 11 hours 11 hours

EDUC 310 3 3

or

CS at 190 level or higher

EDUC 311 3 3

EDUC 313 1 1

EDUC 489 1 1

EDUC 490 12 12

**EDUC 487, 489 and 490 to be taken concurrently

Supporting Course 3 hours 3 hours

HLTH 301 3 3

Major, minor, or collateral courses 40-70 40-70

(See specific courses below)

Minimum Required for Graduation 126 hours

Students in the B.A. program must take one course from a and one course from b above.)

Chemistry course or any Physics course.

Pre-Professional Education 7 hours 7 hours

EDUC 190, 191 4 4

EDUC 190 and EDUC 191 are corequisites

EDUC 305 3 3

Professional Education 11-17 hours 11-17 hours

EDUC 310 3 3

or

which must be taken concurrently with

EDUC 434, or 436 3 3

EDUC 411 (English) 3 3

Student Teaching Block** 15 hours 15 hours

EDUC 487 2 2

EDUC 489 1 1

EDUC 490 12 12

**EDUC 487, 489 and 490 to be taken concurrently

Supporting Course 3 hours 3 hours

HLTH 301 (English & Math) 3 3

and Mathematics sections of this catalog.

ADDING A MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT TO A

South Carolina licensure regulations provide for licensed educators to add on areas to the

teaching license. Information about add-on licensure can be found in the South Carolina

Licensure Manual

https://www.ed.sc.gov/agency/se/EducatorServices/Licensure/documents/CertManual082

013.pdf. For specific questions about add-on licensure, candidates are encouraged to

contact the Office of Educator Services at 803-896-0325 or via email at

[email protected].

understanding of modern practices, techniques, and trends in teaching integrated writing,

speaking, listening, viewing and visual representing.

To:

314 Methods of Instruction for Language Arts (3) (Corequisite: ELEM 316) F, S. An

elementary methods course designed to provide students with an applicable

understanding of modern practices, techniques, and trends in teaching integrated writing,

speaking, listening, viewing, and visual representing. Upon successful completion of the

course, students will have the capability to create, implement, and execute appropriate

ELA lesson plans based on current standards and best practices. This course could require

up to 15 field experience hours in a local public school. A current SLED Background

314) F, S, SU. Quantitative needs of intermediate-level students, structure of the

intermediate mathematics curriculum, and pedagogical techniques for meeting these

quantitative needs and developing this mathematics curriculum are studied with an

extensive use of attractive manipulative materials.

To:

316 Methods of Instruction for Mathematics (3) (Corequisite: ELEM 314) F, S. This

FROM:

317 Methods of Instruction in Science (3) (Corequisites: ELEM 315 and EDUC 392) F,

S, SU. Focuses on the essential components of successful science instruction at the

elementary school level: science process skills, science curriculum, and selected

instructional approaches.

To:

317 Methods of Instruction in Science (3) (Corequisites: ELEM 315) F, S. This course

http://www.fmarion.edu/academics/news_and_announcements.

F. MODIFY on page 181 of the current catalog

FROM:

314 Teaching English Language Arts to Middle Level Students (3) (Prerequisite:

Admission to the Professional Education Program) This course will examine the current

trends and practices in the teaching of English Language Arts to middle school students.

and best practices. This course could require up to 15 field experience hours in a local

public school. A current SLED Background Check must be received and approved by the

the Professional Education Program) This course meets the “Standards for Social Studies

provide the student with the specific skills, methods, and materials required for teaching

social studies in middle schools. Models of inquiry will be a special focus of this course.

To:

315 Teaching Social Studies to Middle Level Students (3) (Prerequisite: Admission to

the Professional Education Program) F, S. This course meets the “Standards for Social

Studies Teachers” approved by the National Council for the Social Studies and is

designed to provide the student with the specific skills, methods, and materials required

for teaching social studies in middle schools. Models of inquiry will be a special focus of

H. MODIFY on page 181 of the current catalog

FROM:

316 Teaching Mathematics to Middle Level Students (3) (Prerequisite: Admission to

the Professional Education Program) The purpose of this course is to introduce the

prospective middle level mathematics teacher to the issues, trends, challenges, current

curriculum development projects, and research in middle school mathematics education.

Specifically, this course intends to investigate the mathematics curriculum, teaching

procedures, and evaluation practices through an examination of the mathematics content