New General Education Course Proposal

(Categories #3 - #8)

Department or Program ________________________________Course Number__________

Course Name ________________________________________Gen Ed Category________

Number of Credit Hours _________ Proposed Date of Implementation__________________

Brief Description ___________________________________________________________

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1. How does this course "help each student become functionally literate" in a particular area of learning? (See #1 of Guidelines)

2. How does this course teach "the mode of critical thinking and effective writing and communication appropriate to your field? (See #2 of Guidelines)

3. What aspects of this course are "specifically designed with the 'general student' in mind? (See #3 a-c of Guidelines)

4. With regard to this course, please respond to the concern for diversity described in the second paragraph of "Guidelines".

5. How does this course meet the criterion of "appropriate size", i.e., provide for "active learning, consistent with the disciplines or field of study"? (See #3d of Guidelines)

6. How does this course meet the expectations of the General Education Category you are applying for? (See appropriate pages in General Education Program and Writing Requirement brochure)

Approved __________________________________ Date_______________________
Department Chairperson

Attach a proposed syllabus, including course requirements, content, organization and required reading along with any other materials you think are appropriate.

Please send 11 copies to the General Education Committee through your college liaison or the Provost's Office.