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Name
Kristen Fleckenstein
Form Start Date
Nov 5, 2019
Form Type
Proposal For A New Undergraduate Course (C)
Form ID
2565
Form Submitted Date
Nov 13, 2019
Form Steps:
3,12,13,14,10,15,16 Submitted on:
Nov 13, 2019
Course prefix and number:
ENGL 356
Course title:
Introduction to Semantics
CIP (IPED):
23.0101
College of:
Humanities & Fine Arts
Department of:
English
Date change is to be effective:
Fall 2020
Semester(s) offered:
FA, SP
Submitted on:
Nov 13, 2019
The following apply:
Required for a Major: No
Required for a Minor: No Required for a Certificate: No Cognate: Yes Elective: No Is this course repeatable for credit?
No
Are there any course equivalencies?
No
Is this course to be listed for Pass/Fail Grading?
No
Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 101, ENGL 102 with a grade of 'C' or better
Co-requisite(s):
Number of Credits:
3
Crosslisting:
none
Catalog description, in the present tense:
ENGL 356 - Introduction to Semantics (3 credits) (Prereq: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of 'C' or better) This course introduces the systematic study of semantics, focusing on the representation of meaning at the lexical level. This course covers ways of describing meaning (sense and reference, computational analysis and prototype theory), ways of organizing meaning (the mental lexicon, connotation and euphemism, linguistic relativity), and ways of applying these concepts to sort predicates by argument structure patterns. F, S.
Course Restrictions:
None
Proposed Syllabus:
Proposed Instructor/title:
Kristen Fleckenstein/Assistant Professor
Alternate Instructor/title:
Becky Childs/Professor
Are there other departments/schools with expertise in the areas covered by this course?
No
Estimated enrollment:
20
Prior enrollment in course:
Method of Delivery:
Classroom
Submitted on:
Nov 05, 2019
Is this course to be considered for the CORE?
No
Submitted on:
Nov 05, 2019
Is this course to be considered for the QEP?
No
Submitted on:
Nov 05, 2019
What research has led to this request?
The department has created new tracks through the major including one focusing on Linguistics. This course is the only course focusing on the construction of meaning and has importance for all students taking the Linguistics and Rhetoric track.
What impact will this request have on existing academic programs?
It will enhance the offerings in the English department and provide a richer experience for those going through this track.
What financial costs are associated with this request?
None
If NO change in cost is anticipated, how is this possible?
Dr. Fleckenstein was hired specifically to teach this course, so the cost has already been incorporated into the English department's budget.
Additional Information
Submitted on:
Nov 05, 2019
Assessment Addendum:
no attachment
Assessment prepared by:
Dr. Kristen Fleckenstein
On-going & Reallocated: New:
Full-time faculty:
1
Part-time faculty:
Lab Resources:
$ $
Library Resources:
$ $
Equipment:
$ $
Travel:
$ $
Contract Services:
$ $
Goods & Services:
$ $
Other:
$ $
Are any of the new resources needed for Accreditation purposes? No
Submitted on:
Nov 05, 2019
Is this course part of the academic program assessment?
No
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