Georgetown College
New Course Proposal Form
This form is to be filled out for all new courses. The phrase “new course” means any course to be added to the Georgetown College Bulletin and all reorganizations of, or major changes in, courses listed in the Bulletin. This proposal must be presented to the Curriculum Committee by mid term of the semester preceding the first offering of the proposed course.
A. DESCRIPTION OF NEW COURSE
1) Department: MCLC COURSE NUMBER: SPA 329
2) Title of Course: Hispanic Women Writers
3) Semester hours credit: 3
4) Exact Bulletin description of course:
This course will give students the basic knowledge about Hispanic women writers from various countries and time periods. We will read different literary genres (narrative, theatre, poetry) and discuss numerous themes and issues tackled by these writers. All discussions, readings, participation, homework, written papers and presentations will be in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 230 and 235, or demonstrated reading proficiency.
B. RELATION OF THE NEW COURSE TO THE PRESENT CURRICULUM
1) What is the relation of this course to the courses in the current Georgetown College Bulletin? (Is this a revision of a course in the Bulletin? Is this course to be an addition to the Bulletin? Does this course replace another course in the Bulletin? (If so, what course?)
An addition
2) Are any other courses prerequisites for this course? (If so, List courses.)
SPA 230 and SPA 235
3) Is this course to be formal prerequisite for any other courses? (If so, list courses.)
No
4) What is the exact place of this course in the education program of the department(s) in which it is offered? That is, what is the rationale for introducing this course at this time?
This course will offer insights into the history and development of various Spanish speaking countries by means of the writings of women writers. The femine perspective on important events and eras will be considered.
5) How does this course fit into the curriculum? That is, how will the introduction of this course affect the College Bulletin? (Is it to be required in any major or minor? Is it to be an allied course in any major or minor? Will it meet any general education requirement?)
This is not a required course but one of a series of courses available to the student to fulfill the requirements for a Spanish major.
C. FACULTY AND STUDENTS FOR THE NEW COURSE
1) Which faculty are qualified to teach this course? (List qualifications like graduate study, interest, previous experience teaching similar courses, planned study to prepare to teach this course, etc.)
Emily Stow will teach the course. She holds a PhD in Hispanic Women Writers and currently teaches a survey course which includes literary selections by women writers. She has previously taught this material in a topics course.
2) What is the expected student interest in this course? (How frequently will the course be offered--each semester, each fall only, spring only, summer only, alternate falls, etc. and what is the expected enrollment?)
The course will be offered as needed, probably every three to four years. Enrollment is expected at 8 to 10 students.
3) Will the addition of this course require any increase in faculty load? If so, will this increase be met with new personnel, overload work for current, part-time faculty or other arrangement (please explain)?
No increase in faculty load.
D. CLASSROOM, LIBRARY HOLDINGS, & EQUIPMENT FOR NEW COURSE
1) Is adequate classroom, laboratory, or other space available for this course? (If not, please describe what is needed.)
Yes
2) Are the library holdings adequate for this course? (if not, please describe what is needed.)
Yes
3) Is adequate equipment (athletic equipment, audio visual equipment, computer equipment, etc.) available for this course? (If not, please describe what is needed.)
Yes
E. SYLLABUS
1) Please attach a complete syllabus using the standard syllabus format.
2) In case of course reorganization or modification please attach copies of both old and new syllabi.
F. SEQUENCE OF ACTION ON PROPOSAL
Request prepared by Emily Stow Date 09-27-06
Instructor(s)
*Approved by
Department Date
Department Chairperson
Academic Council Date
Provost/Dean of the College
Curriculum Committee Date
Chairperson
Faculty Date
Chairperson
*After approval by the department, the proposal is sent to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Services who consults with the Registrar and Library and then presents it to the Academic Council, Upon approval of the Academic Council, the proposal is sent to the Curriculum Committee, which recommends final approval to the faculty.
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