WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
CHECKLIST FOR CURRICULAR CHANGE PROPOSALS
Course or ProgramBA Minor—English: Crea;tive Writing (ENGC)
This checklist enables A2C2 representatives to endorse that their departments have accurately followed the Process for Accomplishing Curricular Change. For each course or program proposal submitted to A2C2, this checklist should be completed and signed by the submitting department's A2C2 representative. Peer review of proposals is also strongly advised, e.g., departments should discuss and vote on the proposals as submitted to A2C2, rather than on just the ideas proposed or drafts of proposals.
If a proposal fails to follow or complete any aspect of the process, the Course and Program Proposal Subcommittee will postpone consideration of the proposal and return it to the department's A2C2 representative for completion and resubmission. Resubmitted proposals have the same status as newly submitted proposals.
Note: This form need not be completed for notifications nor should it be included in proposal copies.
1. The appropriate forms and the “Approval Form" have been completed in full for this proposal. All necessary or relevant descriptions, rationales, and notifications have been provided.
___X____ Completed
2a. The “Financial and Staffing Data Sheet" has been completed and is enclosed in this proposal, if applicable.
___X ___ Completed ______NA
2b. For departments that have claimed that “existing staff" would be teaching the course proposed, an explanation has been enclosed in this proposal as to how existing staff will do this, e.g., what enrollment limits can be accommodated by existing staff. If no such explanation is enclosed, the department's representative is prepared to address A2C2's questions on this matter.
____X___ Completed ______NA
3. Arrangements have been made so that a department representative knowledgeable of this proposal will be attending both the Course and Program Proposal Subcommittee meeting and the full A2C2 meeting at which this proposal is considered.
___X____ Completed
Name and office phone number of proposal's representative: Jim Armstrong – 457-5418
4. Reasonable attempts have been made to notify and reach agreements with all university units affected by this proposal. Units still opposing a proposal must submit their objections in writing before or during the Course and Program Proposal Subcommittee meeting at which this proposal is considered.
______Completed ___X____ NA
5. The course name and number is listed for each prerequisite involved in this proposal.
____X___ Completed ______NA
6. In this proposal for a new or revised program (major, minor, concentration, etc.), the list of prerequisites provided includes all the prerequisites of any proposed prerequisites. All such prerequisites of prerequisites are included in the total credit hour calculations. ___X___ Completed ______NA
7. In this proposal for a new or revised program, the following information for each required or elective course is provided:
a) The course name and number.
b) A brief course description.
c) A brief statement explaining why the program should include the course.
____X___ Completed ______NA
8. This course or program revision proposal:
a) Clearly identifies each proposed change.
b) Displays the current requirements next to the proposed new requirements, for clear, easy comparison.
___X____ Completed ______NA
9. This course proposal provides publication dates for all works listed as course textbooks or references using a standard form of citation. Accessibility of the cited publications for use in this proposed course has been confirmed.
______Completed ____X___ NA
______J Paul Johnson______3/28/06______
Department's A2C2 Representative
Date
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
PROPOSAL FOR REVISED PROGRAMS AND NEW PROGRAMS
Use this form to submit proposals for revised majors, minors, concentrations, options, etc.
Note: A department, with its dean’s approval, may change up to two courses per year within an existing major, minor, concentration, option, etc., per year without seeking review of A2C2 and/or graduate Council, provided that (1) the total credits do not increase or decrease for the major, minor, concentration, option, etc., and (2) the change does not affect other departments or the University Studies Program. A2C2 and/or Graduate Council do, however, wish to be informed of these changes. Use form Notifications.
If a department wishes to make more extensive revisions to an existing major, minor, concentration, option, etc., complete and submit this form with the appropriate number of copies. Refer to Regulation 3-4, Policy for Changing the Curriculum, for complete information on submitting proposals for curricular changes.
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Department: English
Title of Program: BA Minor-English: Creative Writing
Revised: Major X Minor ______Concentration ______Option ______Other
New: ______Major ______Minor ______Concentration ______Option ______Other
Total credit hours: 27 S.H. Classroom Hours ______Lab Hours ______
Proposed Implementation Date: Fall Semester 2006
Please attach to this proposal a narrative with the following information:
A. Statement of major focus and objectives of the revised program.
B. New Catalog Content
1. Provide a list of program content as it would appear in the catalog including required courses, electives, etc., by number and name. Include the number and name for each prerequisite, and all prerequisites of proposed prerequisites. All such prerequisites, and prerequisites of prerequisites, should be included in the total credit hour calculations for the revised program.
2. New catalog narrative, if any.
C. Description of Revisions, to include
1. A display of current program requirements next to proposed new requirements for clear, easy comparison.
2. A clear identification of each proposed change.
3. The following information for each required or elective course:
a. Course number and name,
b. A brief course description, and
c. A brief statement explaining why the program should include the course.
Attach a Financial and Staffing Data Sheet.
Attach an Approval Form.
Department Contact Person for this Proposal:
Jim Armstrong 457-541
Name (please print) Phone e-mail address
BA Minor—English: Creative Writing (ENGC)
A. Major focus and objectives for BA Minor-English: Creative Writing: Students will gain the following:
· An understanding of the characteristics of various literary forms, such as fiction, nonfiction prose, poetry, and drama
· An ability to identify and analyze the use of literary strategies in creating the various forms of creative expression
· An understanding of how established writers have handled forms in different ways, particularly twentieth century writers
· A recognition of the relationship between literary period and artistic production, particularly in the twentieth century
· Practice in writing all major literary forms with the aim of having students develop their own writing style; advanced experience in writing at least one literary form
· An understanding of the revision process: practice in peer-evaluation and critiquing; practice in incorporating revision advice
B. New Catalog Content:
- Program Content as will appear in the catalog:
B.A. MINOR IN ENGLISH: CREATIVE WRITING (ENGC)
27 s.h.
REQUIRED COURSES (20 s.h.)
290 Literary Studies (5)
305 Modernism and Postmodernism (3)
309 Nonfiction Prose Writing (3)
310 Fiction Writing (3)
312 Poetry Writing (3)
Choose one of the following three courses:
404 Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction Prose (3)
410 Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction (3)
412 Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry (3)
ELECTIVES (7 s.h.)
Electives must be chosen from any English course numbered 200 or above.
2. No new catalog narrative
C. Description of Revisions:
1.Current Program / Program Revision
B.A. MINOR IN ENGLISH: CREATIVE WRITING (ENGC) / B.A. MINOR IN ENGLISH: CREATIVE WRITING (ENGC)24 s.h. / 27 s.h.
REQUIRED COURSES (17 s.h.) / REQUIRED COURSES (20 s.h.)
290 Literary Studies (5) / 290 Literary Studies (5)
305 Modernism and Postmodernism (3) / 305 Modernism and Postmodernism (3)
310 Fiction Writing (3)
312 Poetry Writing (3) / 309 Nonfiction Prose Writing (3)
310 Fiction Writing (3)
312 Poetry Writing (3)
Choose one of the following two courses:
410 Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction (3)
412 Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry (3) / Choose one of the following three courses:
404 Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction Prose (3)
410 Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction (3)
412 Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry (3)
ELECTIVES (7 s.h.) / ELECTIVES (7 s.h.)
Electives must be chosen from any English course numbered 200 or above. / Electives must be chosen from any English course numbered 200 or above.
2. Proposed Changes:
Revisions of this minor include the following: addition of 309 as a required course, the addition of 404 as one of three 400-level, advanced creative writing options, and an addition of 3 credits to the total number of credits for the minor (change from 24 credits total to 27 credits).
3. Information about courses added to the minor: (courses involved in the revision)
English 309 – Nonfiction Prose Writing—3 S.H.
Study and practice in the techniques and forms of nonfiction prose; reading and writing a variety of essay and nonfiction prose genres. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.
[The creative writing minor, which currently includes requirements in story writing and poetry writing, should be expanded to include exposure to nonfiction writing, a major form of prose writing.]
English 404 – Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction—3 S.H.
Advanced practice in writing and revising creative nonfiction, with an emphasis on the development of the student’s individual style. Variable content depends on the discretion of the instructor. Examples of other topics may include nature writing, the spiritual memoir, and travel writing. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290 or instructor’s permission.
[ English 404 was added to the English curriculum last year, but not added to the creative writing minor. This course should be added to the minor to provide students with a more complete set of options at the advanced level.]
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FINANCIAL AND STAFFING DATA SHEET
Course or ProgramBA Minor—English: Creative Writing (ENGC)
Include a Financial and Staffing Data Sheet with any proposal for a new course, new program, or revised program.
Please answer the following questions completely. Provide supporting data.
1. Would this course or program be taught with existing staff or with new or additional staff? If this course would be taught by adjunct faculty, include a rationale.
This revised minor will be taught with existing staff; all courses already exist and one part of the rotation:
English 410 and 412 are taught once a year; English 404 is taught every other year.
2. What impact would approval of this course/program have on current course offerings? Please discuss number of sections of current offerings, dropping of courses, etc.
This revision will incorporate all creative writing options at the advanced level, including two relatively
new creative writing course (309 and 404).
3. What effect would approval of this course/program have on the department supplies? Include data to support expenditures for staffing, equipment, supplies, instructional resources, etc.
No impact
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APPROVAL FORM
Routing form for new and revised courses and programs.
Course or ProgramBA Minor—English: Creative Writing (ENGC)
Department Recommendation______
Department Chair Date e-mail address
Dean’s Recommendation _____ Approved _____ Disapproved
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Dean of College Date
A2C2 Recommendation _____ Approved _____ Disapproved
For: _____ Major _____ Minor
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Chair of A2C2 Date
Graduate Council Recommendation _____ Approved _____ Disapproved
(if applicable)
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Chair of Graduate Council Date
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Director of Graduate Studies Date
Faculty Senate Recommendation _____ Approved _____ Disapproved
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President of Faculty Senate Date
Academic Vice President Recommendation _____ Approved _____ Disapproved
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Academic Vice President Date
Decision of President _____ Approved _____ Disapproved
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President Date
Please forward to Registrar.
Registrar ______Please notify department chair via e-mail that curricular change has been recorded.
Date entered