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Faculty Council Meeting of Wednesday 15 September 2010 Administration Humanities Boardroom (AH 527) at 2:30 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Adoption of the agenda 2:30

2. Introduction of new Department Heads and faculty members in the Faculty of Arts

3. Approval of the minutes of 18 May 2010 (Appendix I, pp. 2-5)

4. Business Arising

4.1 Academic Program Development Committee

TABLED items – Department of French (Appendix II, p. 6)

5. Report of the Dean (Appendix III, pp. 7-11) 3:15

6. Report of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate) (Appendix IV, pp. 12-13)

7. Report of the Associate Dean (Research & Graduate) (Appendix V, p. 14)

8. Committee Reports: 3:45

Academic Program Development Committee (Appendix VI, pp. 15-49)

Research & Graduate Studies Committee (Appendix VII, pp. 50-55)

Community Research Unit – Patricia Elliott (Appendix VIII, p. 56)

Nominating Committee (Appendix IX, p. 57-58)

9. New Business:

9.1 Teaching Seminars (W. Lockhart)

9.2 UR International – recent developments (L. Castellanos)

10. Reports from representatives to other Faculties

11. Reports from representatives from other Faculties

12. Other business and announcements

13. Adjournment by 4:30

RK/dg

The next meeting of this Council is scheduled for 10 November 2010

REMINDER: Welcome reception - RIC Atrium - immediately following this meeting.

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Appendix I

Faculty Council Minutes Meeting of 19 May 2010 Administration Humanities Boardroom (AH 527) at 2:30 p.m.

The University of Regina Faculty Council of Arts met at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday 19 May 2010 in

the Administration Humanities Boardroom (AH 527).

PRESENT: R. Kleer (Chair), L. Anderson, K. Arbuthnott, A. Ashton, M. Calkowski, P. Charrier,

M. DeCoste, A. Desmarais, D. Elliott, A. Fizzard, V. Galushko, P. Hansen, K.

Hodder, S. Johnston, N. Jones, S. Kuehling, G. Lankauskas, K. Leyton-Brown, N.

Önder, A. Patenaude, B. Plouffe, J. Shami, T. Sperlich, L. Sykes Tottenham, B.

Thraves, M. Trussler, S. Wilson

SENATE MEMBERS: R. McKay, S. Schnell, S. Susut

FROM OTHER FACULTIES: T. Dahms (Science), D. McMartin (Engineering & Applied

Science)

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: None

REGRETS: T. Grande, D. Juschka, C. Londoño Sulkin, C. Louis, R. MacLennan, S. Rheault,

L. Wang, M. Zimmermann

VISITORS: None

1. Adoption of the Agenda

The Agenda was adopted as circulated.

2. Approval of the Minutes of 17 March 2010 LEYTON-BROWN/WILSON moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of 17 March 2010 be

approved as circulated.

CARRIED

3. Business Arising

None

4. Report of the Acting Dean

The following items were discussed as per previously distributed report:

4.1 Budget: Budget letter has been received and expected cuts were confirmed.

4.2 Recruitment

4.3 Website

4.4 Faculty Handbook

4.5 Departures

4.6 Principles for Allocating Budget

4.7 Strategic Plan


5. Report of the Acting Associate Dean (Undergraduate) The following items were discussed:

5.1 Academic Misconduct: higher than usual number of cases; thanks to everyone for

their diligence. License for Turnitin will continue for 2010-2011.

6. Report of the Associate Dean (Research & Graduate)

The following items were discussed as per previously distributed report:

6.1 Dean’s Research Awards

6.2 Scholarships and Awards

6.3 Research Grants

6.4 University of Regina Alumni Teaching Award

7. Committee Reports

7.1 Academic Program Development Committee:

A. International Studies Program

SHARPE/ÖNDER moved to create IS 200, IS 220, IS 240, IS 302, IS 320.

CARRIED SHARPE/ÖNDER moved to create IS 301

CARRIED

Opposed: 1

SHARPE/ÖNDER moved to revise BA and BA Honours major in International

Studies; revise the Development Studies concentration of the BA and BA Honours

major; revise the International Affairs concentration of the BA and BA Honours

major; revise the International Studies certificate core requirements; revise the

Development Studies concentration of the International Studies certificate; revise the

International Affairs concentration of the International Studies certificate.

CARRIED

B. Department of Philosophy and Classics

SHARPE/HANSEN moved to create PHIL 246.

CARRIED

C. Cooperative Education Program

SHARPE/PATENAUDE moved to revise the Admission and Continuation

requirements for the Cooperative Education Program in Arts.

CARRIED

D. Department of French

Motion to revise prerequisites of FRLS 120, 121, 218 - TABLED.

E. Department of History

SHARPE/CHARRIER moved to delete HIST 105.

CARRIED

SHARPE/CHARRIER moved to create HIST 250, HIST 275, HIST 383.

CARRIED


SHARPE/CHARRIER moved to revise the title and description of HIST 368, HIST

382.

CARRIED

SHARPE/CHARRIER moved to revise the prerequisites for all 400-level HIST

courses, except for 498 and 499 from “Completion of 60 credit hours or permission

of Department Head” to “Completion of two HIST courses at the 200- or 300-level

or 60 credit hours or permission of Department Head”.

CARRIED

SHARPE/CHARRIER moved to revise the major in History to include two 400-level

courses.

CARRIED Abstained: 1

F. Prairie Studies Program

SHARPE/THRAVES moved to revise the prerequisite of PRST 200.

CARRIED

G. Environmental Studies Program

SHARPE/HODDER moved to revise the BA major in Environmental Studies.

CARRIED

7.2 Research and Graduate Studies Committee:

SHARPE/GALUSHKO moved to approve twelve new graduate classes: ECON 700,

801, 802, 824, 830, 831, 832, 872, 890AA-ZZ, 895AA0ZZ and 900. Correction

needed in the Rationale: “The Department of Economics … , five elective

courses …”. Also add ECON 872.

CARRIED

MOTION 2: Women’s and Gender Studies - Item tabled

SHARPE/ANDERSON moved to delete twenty-three RLST graduate courses:

RLST 890AH, 890AK, 890AN, 890AO, 890AP, 890AR, 890AS, 890AU, 890AX,

890AY, 890BA, 890BB, 890BE, 890BN, 890BO, 890BR, 890BV, 890BY, 890BZ,

890CE, 890CM, 890CN, 890CO.

CARRIED

SHARPE/HANSEN moved to change the prerequisite of two graduate courses:

PHIL 880AA-ZZ & 890AA-ZZ.

CARRIED

7.3 Undergraduate statistics – hand out. It was suggested that the statistics include

names and majors so that departments can identify their students.

8. Reports from Representatives to Other Faculties

V. Galushko (representative to Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science): budget will be

tight; new graduate classes; no new hires or replacements.


9. Reports from Representatives from Other Faculties T. Dahms (representative from Faculty of Science): NSERC workshop taking place on May

27 – Arts members are welcome to attend; grant applications had a success rate of 35%.

D. McMartin (representative from Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science): standard

graduate courses with lower than 5 students will not be included in their teaching load.

10. New Business None.

11. Other Business and Announcements Philosophy Café have a full slate of speakers for the fall but have found a new location –

Aegean Coast Coffee & Tea (1901 Hamilton Street). They will continue to meet on

Wednesday evenings starting at 7:30 p.m.

R. Kleer thanked everyone for their dedication and hard work throughout this past year.

Enjoy your summer!

12. Adjournment

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.


Appendix II

BUSINESS ARISING:

D. Department of French

MOTION to revise the prerequisites of FRLS 120, 121 and 218.

FRLS 120 3:9-3

Grammaire et rédaction 2 - Grammar and Writing 2

Ce cours intensif est la suite du cours FRLS 119. This intensive course is a continuation

of FRLS 119.

*** Préalable: FRLS 119, avec une note minimum de 60%. ***

*** Cours concomitant: FRLST 117 ***

* Note: L'étudiant ne peut pas recevoir des crédits à la fois pour FRLS 120 et FR 201

115. *

*** Prerequisite: FRLS 119 with a minimum grade of 60% ***

*** Corequisite: FRLST 117 ***

* Note: Students may not receive credit for FRLS 120 and FR 201 115. *

FRLS 121 3:9-3

Grammaire et rédaction 3 - Grammar and Writing 3

This intensive course is a continuation of FRLS 120. Ce cours intensif est la suite du

cours FRLS 120.

*** Préalable: FRLS 120, avec une note minimum de 60%. ***

*** Cours concomitant: FRLS 118 ***

* Note: L'étudiant ne peut pas recevoir des crédits à la fois pour FRLS 121 et FR 202

213. *

*** Prerequisite: FRLS 120 with a minimum grade of 60% ***

***Corequisite: FRLS 118 ***

* Note: Students may not receive credit for FRLS 121 and FR 202 213. *

FRLS 218 9:9-3

Francais écrit et culture francophone - Written French and Francophone Culture

Approfondissement de la grammaire du français écrit. Étude de textes portant sur

certains aspects sociaux et culturels de la francophonie. Résumé et composition. Further

study of the grammar of written French. Study of texts on cultural and social aspects of

the francophonie. Exercises in summarizing texts and composition.

*** Préalables: FRLS 118 et FRLS 121 avec, dans les deux, une note minimum de 60%,

ou permission du chef de département. ***

*** Cours concomitant: FRLS 212 ***

* Note: L'étudiant ne peut pas recevoir des crédits à la fois pour FRLS 218 et, soit FR

203 214, FR 230, ou 231. *

*** Prerequisite: FRLS 118 and FRLS 121 with a minimum grade of 60% or permission

of Department Head ***

*** Corequisite: FRLS 212. ***

* Note: Students may not receive credit for FRLS 218 and any of FR 203 214, 230, or

231. *

Rationale

This is a house-keeping matter to reflect the renumbering of FR courses that was previously missed.


Appendix III

Report of the Dean to the meeting of Faculty Council on Wednesday 15 September 2010

5.1 Staffing changes (including federated colleges) for the 2009-10 academic year Tenure-track appointments Jan Purnis Assistant Professor of English (Campion) effective 1 July 2010 Rick Ruddell Law Foundation Chair of Police Studies effective 1 Sept 2010 Term appointments Leonzo Barreno Global Network Chair of Journalism Sept to Dec 2010 Patricia Bell Dallas W. Smythe Chair of Journalism Jan to April 2011 Nick Carleton Assistant Professor of Psychology to 30 June 2013 Simon Glezos Assistant Professor of Political Science to 30 June 2011 Chidi Igwe Assistant Professor of French to 30 June 2011 Anna Mudde Assistant Professor of Philosophy to 30 June 2011 John Palmer Associate Professor of Economics to 30 June 2011 Ken Sagynbekov Instructor of Economics to 30 June 2011 Deborah Simpson Assistant Professor of Political Science to 30 June 2011 Promotions, grants of tenure and secondments Monika Çule tenure in Economics Emily Eaton Assistant Professor Dawn Flood tenure in History Margot Hurlbert Associate Professor of Justice Studies/Sociology Nick Jones tenure and Associate Professor in Justice Studies Woong Lee Assistant Professor Cameron Louis Associate Dean (Undergraduate) André Magnan Assistant Professor Ranka Minic-Vidovic tenure and Associate Professor of International Languages Roger Petry tenure in Philosophy (Luther) Julia Siemer tenure in Geography Jeffery Webber Assistant Professor Lynn Wells Professor of English Michael Zimmermann tenure in International Languages

Sabbaticals Nils Clausson Instructor of English 1 July – 31 December 2010 Joyce Green Professor of Political Science 1 January – 31 December 2011 Ken Leyton-Brown Associate Professor of History 1 July – 31 December 2010 Lynn Loutzenhiser Associate Professor of Psychology 1 July 2010 – 30 June 2011 Cynthia MacKenzie Instructor of English 1 January – 30 June 2011 Patricia Miller-Schroeder Instructor of Women’s & Gender Studies 1 July – 31 December 2010 Nilgün Önder Assistant Professor of Political Science 1 July – 31 December 2010 Tom Phenix Assistant Professor of Psychology 1 July 2010 - 30 June 2011 Ren Yuan Associate Professor of Religious Studies 1 January – 30 June 2011 William Smythe Professor of Psychology 1 July – 31 December 2010


Eldon Soifer Professor of Psychology 1 July 2010 – 30 June 2011 Cannie Stark Professor of Psychology 1 January – 31 December 2010 Bernie Thraves Associate Professor of Geography 1 July – 31 December 2010

Other Leaves Hafiz Akhand Economics 1 September 2009 – 30 June 2011 Nicole Côté French 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 Bryan Hillis Religious Studies (Luther) 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2015 Wendee Kubik Women's & Gender Studies 1 January – 30 June 2011 Kevin O'Brien Arts Student Services Office September 2010 to August 2011 Béla Szabados Philosophy 1 January – 30 April 2011 Regan Shercliffe Psychology (Luther) 1 July 2010 to 30 April 2011 Retirements and departures Janice Acoose Associate Professor, English (FNUC) Bill Asikinack Assistant Professor, Indigenous Studies Carl Beal Professor, Indigenous Studies Peter Bisson Professor, Religious Studies (Campion) George Buri Assistant Professor, History Xuguang Chen Technician, Language Resource Centre Margaret Cote Assistant Professor, Indian Languages, Literatures & Linguistics Bette Fiege Support Staff, English David Gauthier Professor, Geography Corrine Gogal Support Staff, Philosophy Cristina Ionescu Assistant Professor, Philosophy (Campion) Randy Lundy Assistant Professor, English (FNUC) Samira McCarthy Dean, Campion College David Miller Professor, Indigenous Studies Diane Mullan Support Staff, Student Services Office Amanda Noubarian Support Staff, English Janet Nicholson Support Staff, Student Services Office Connie Novitsky Support Staff, Student Services Office Alec Paul Professor, Geography Linda Paul Instructor III, Geography Ken Probert Associate Professor, English Pam Splett Support Staff, Student Services Office Jeremy Rayner Professor, Political Science Natalie Tomczak Communications Officer, Dean’s Office John Wright Lecturer, Economics Diane Zoell Assistant Professor, English (FNUC) APT and CUPE appointments Rena Hawes Support Staff, English term until 24 September 2010 Doreen Thompson Support Staff, English effective 7 September 2010 Colleen Gillis Support Staff, Philosophy effective 30 August 2010 Sarah Goddard Support Staff, Dean's Office term to July 2011 Wendy Roddy Support Staff, Student Services Office effective July 2010 Kara Vincent Communications Officer effective August 2010 Jennifer Wilson Support Staff, Student Services Office effective January 2010 Academic recruitments under way 2010-11 Department of Anthropology Assistant Professor Department of Economics Assistant/Associate Professor Department of Justice Studies Assistant Professor


5.2 Changes to Dean’s Executive Committee (DEC) for 2010-11 I am pleased to welcome the following new or reappointed members to DEC:

Ulrike Hardenbicker Acting Head, Geography to 31 December 2010 Ulrike Hardenbicker Coordinator, Environmental Studies to 30 June 2013 Alison Hayford Coordinator, Arts & Culture to 30 June 2011 Kyle Hodder Acting Coordinator, Environmental Studies to 31 December 2010 Nick Jones Coordinator, Police Studies to 30 June 2013 Cameron Louis Associate Dean (Undergraduate) to 30 June 2015 Carlos Londoño Sulkin Head, Anthropology to 30 June 2015 Tom McIntosh Head, Political Science to 30 June 2012 Bruce Plouffe Head, International Languages to 30 June 2015 Jan Van Eijk Head, Interdisciplinary Studies (FNUC) to 31 December 2010 The following members of Dean’s Executive completed their administrative terms or moved on to other responsibilities. I thank them for their service to their Departments and to the Faculty as a whole: Marcia Calkowski Head, Anthropology Jeremy Rayner Head, Political Science Don Sharpe Acting Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts Garry Sherbert Coordinator, Arts & Culture Bernie Thraves Head, Geography The membership of DEC for the 2010-11 academic year is as follows: Dean Rick Kleer

Associate Deans Research and Graduate Thomas Bredohl Undergraduate Cameron Louis Other Ex-Officio Members Faculty Administrator Rose-Marie Bouvier Dean, Campion Frank Obrigewitsch Dean, Luther Mary Vetter Department Heads Anthropology Carlos Londoño Sulkin Economics Stuart Wilson English Dorothy Lane French Emmanuel Aito Geography Ulrike Hardenbicker (acting to 31 December) History Ian Germani Interdisciplinary Studies Jan Van Eijk International Languages Bruce Plouffe Journalism Mitch Diamantopoulos Justice Studies Allan Patenaude Philosophy & Classics Phillip Hansen Political Science Tom McIntosh Psychology Richard MacLennan Religious Studies Leona Anderson Sociology & Social Studies John Conway


Program Coordinators Arts & Culture Alison Hayford Environmental Studies Kyle Hodder (acting to 31 December 2010) Environmental Studies Ulrike Hardenbicker (from 1 January 2011) Health Studies Donald Sharpe International Studies Michael Zimmermann (acting to December 2010) International Studies Nilgün Önder (from January 2011) Police Studies Nicholas Jones Prairie Studies Bernard Thraves Women’s & Gender St. Wendee Kubik (to December 2010) Women’s & Gender St. Darlene Juschka (acting from January 2011)

5.3 Budget My decisions on sessional and term-appointment allocations for the 2010-11 budget year were based on conservative assumptions about our Faculty's prospective revenue and expenditures. At the moment things are looking a little brighter than the $50,000 deficit I was initially fearing, mostly because CCE revenues to this point in the year have come in a bit higher than anticipated. I used this windfall to fund a couple of extra sections of English 100, given that all of the existing sections were already full to capacity; the new sections filled up within days even though they were mounted less than a week before the start of term.

I anticipate we will have another difficult year ahead of us in winning approval to replace outgoing faculty members, given that our credit hours held more or less steady between 200930 and 201030 while credit hours in several other Faculties increased by healthy amounts. This assumes of course that the University's criteria for allocating budget will continue to depend very heavily upon enrolment levels. 5.4 Performance Review I reported a year ago that the Vice-President's Advisory Committee (VPAC) was looking to strike a committee to explore ideas for a new, more formative performance-review framework. The committee was assembled and I was made a member of it. Unfortunately, developments at FNUC in the past year caused that, and many other initiatives, to be put largely on hold. The committee remains in existence and discussions have recently been opened with URFA in an attempt to secure their participation from the outset. I hope that some serious progress will be made in this area during the coming year, though I fear the issue may again get put on the back burner, owing this time to the Academic Program Review. 5.6 Academic Program Review This review is now under way with a tentative target of April 2011 for delivering a final report. The focus of the review is not yet entirely set. At the moment it has been designed to collect data at the departmental level (or in the case of non-departmentalized faculties, at the faculty level), split into undergrad and grad components. There is a possibility however that it will go further and descend to the level of individual programs, which to my mind would be a much more useful exercise. All Faculties will have an opportunity to discuss and provide input on the criteria on which the review will be based. I will invite your thoughts at the meeting on how best to achieve that in our Faculty. My preference at this time is to have it handled at the Dean's Executive retreat (I would circulate a copy of the draft criteria in advance to all faculty members and invite them to provide feedback through their respective heads). But if Faculty members want more direct input, we could instead schedule a special meeting of Faculty Council. Either way we will need to move quickly; the criteria are slated to be finalized by the end of October. 5.7 University Committee on Teaching and Learning This committee began its work in 2009-10. Its principal task during the coming year will be to develop a strategic plan for the University as a whole. There was some discussion at the University Leadership Team retreat in August about whether to undertake broad consultation around the campus about the ideal ingredients of the plan or whether just to have the


committee (of which Susan Johnston and I are members) put together a first draft and circulate that to the community for critique. I pushed for the latter alternative, in part because I think we all have consultation exhaustion by this point (a problem likely to worsen during the Academic Program Review) and also because I want to see the plan moving ahead as quickly as possible. Either way, I look to the committee's work as an opportunity for us as a Faculty to have some good discussion during the coming year about what constitutes good teaching and how best to encourage it among ourselves. 5.8 Faculty Strategic Plan At this year's Dean's Executive Retreat (which will occur on 24 September), heads will be deciding collectively upon the specific initiatives within the Strategic Plan to which the Faculty will be giving priority during the coming year. If you have any preferences in this regard, please make them known to your department or program head before the retreat.

prepared 8 September 2010


Appendix IV

Report of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate)

to the meeting of Faculty Council 15 September 2010 Cameron Louis

1. Staff Changes: Kevin O’Brien, Academic Program Co-ordinator, has taken a one-year

leave of absence to work as Head of the Credit Studies Division at the Centre for

Continuing Education. Thanks to Kevin for his fine work over the past three years and

we look forward to his return in a year’s time. We hope to have a term replacement on

the job soon. We also welcome Wendy Roddy to our secretarial staff as of July 1.

Wendy comes to us from Graduate Studies.

2. Student Orientation: On September 7, we welcomed a group of 200 new students to

the faculty. Thanks to Don Sharpe, Nick Jones, Darlene Juschka, and Jason Childs for

their excellent mini-lectures, and thanks to Joni Borne for organizing the event. The

Dean and I met with a small group of parents later in the afternoon.

3. OMA: The OMA Cohort Program for aboriginal students is up and running with a full

complement of 20 students. Special thanks to Michael Trussler and Deborah Simpson

for accommodating these students in ENGL 100 and PSYC 100, respectively.

4. Student Recruitment: We met with the Student recruitment staff on August 26. We

were told we had the best session of any of the faculties. We will be participating in the

UR Update meeting on September 30 with high school guidance counsellors from across

the province and also the October UR Connected event for grade 12 students.

5. New Academic Regulation: Faculty are reminded of the new rule concerning the return

of work worth at least 20% of the final grade by 15 November.

6. Special Needs Students: Rebecca Sparvier will be in touch with instructors who have

special needs students requiring extended time and/or distraction-free environments for

mid-term and final exams. We urge faculty members to recruit note-takers for those

special needs students who require one; the Student Services Office enters the names of

all such volunteers into a draw for a prize worth tuition for one class.

7. Convocation: Convocation takes place on October 16. Student Services Office finalizing

the list of grades for the 29 September meeting of Executive of Council.


8. Early Referral Program: Faculty are reminded that they may alert us to students in first-

or second-year classes who are showing signs that that they may do poorly, and should

be getting some help from an advisor.

9. Special Advising: We will be holding special sessions for students on academic

probation on September 24 and 27.

10. Registration Statistics: As of September 7, the U of R campus total registered student

numbers were up 2.4% and total credit hours were up by 1.9% over the same time last

year. For the Faculty of Arts, the U of R ‘college’ student numbers were up 2.2% and

credit hours up by 0.4%. The figures for the federated colleges: Campion Arts students

-7.3% and credit hours +10.1; Luther Arts students -6.5% and credit hours +3.1%;

FNUniv Arts students -25.2% and credit hours -15.3%.

Respectfully submitted,

Cameron Louis

Associate Dean (Undergraduate)


Appendix V

Report of the Associate Dean (Research and Graduate) to the meeting of Faculty Council 15 September 2010 Thomas Bredohl

Research Database Our database on research, creative activity and scholarship has been transferred to

Refworks. We have sent the relevant sections to department heads and program co-

coordinators for proofreading. I would like to thank Sarah Goddard, the secretary in the

Dean’s Office who has worked hard to complete the database. Please, contact Sarah if

you have questions regarding making changes to and updating the database.

Tenure-Track Workshop The second of our new tenure-track workshops will take place on 23 September. This

workshop will deal with questions regarding research and publishing. Please, contact

Donna Glass if you are interested in participating.


Appendix VI

Academic Program Development Committee Report to Arts Faculty Council

15 September 2010

A. Department of Geography

The Department of Geography has met to consider APDC‟s response to its proposals for

curriculum change considered at the May 7 meeting of APDC. The Department accepts

APDC‟s recommendation that if GEOG 220 and GEOG 221 are repositioned as GEOG

120 and GEOG 220, GEOG 100 should no longer be counted as a required course for

Geography majors. In accepting the recommendation of APDC, the Department wishes to

proceed with its request for curriculum change presented at the May 7 meeting. The

original request is re-presented below as a series of motions.

In view of the above a motion is presented to delete GEOG 100 as a required course for

Geography programs.

Also, the deletion of GEOG 100 will reduce the number of courses in all Geography programs.

To restore the appropriate number of courses, the Department proposes to add one 300 or 400-

level course to all Major, Combined Major and Honours programs, and add one 200-level course

to the Minor in Geography.

MOTION to renumber GEOG 220 and 221 to 120 and 121, respectively.

GEOG 1220 3:3-1

Human Geography

Explanation of human placement in and interaction with the natural

environment; assessment of concepts processes and patterns as related to

distribution of human phenomena, including economic activity and

settlement types.

*** Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or permission of Department Head ***

*Note: Formerly numbered GEOG 220. Students may receive credit for

only one of GEOG 120 or 220. *

GEOG 1221 3:3-1

Physical Geography

The physical basis of geography; climate, landforms, and the geography of

water, soil, and plants. Emphasis is placed on processes that account for

the earth's natural landscapes and their geographic variability.

*** Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or permission of Department Head ***




Rationale

These courses form students‟ first encounter with themes in human and physical

geography, respectively. They are taught as introductory courses and so should be

identified as 100-level courses requiring no prerequisites.

MOTION to renumber GEOG 318 to GEOG 218 and revise the prerequisite.

GEOG 2318 3:3-0

United States of America

A systematic and regional approach to the geography of the United States,

emphasizing population movements and distribution, the natural

environment, economic geography, and regional studies.

*** Prerequisite: any 100-level GEOG course, GEOG 220 or GEOG 221

or permission of Department Head ***



Rationale

Currently, the expectation of students in GEOG 318 is similar to that of students in

GEOG 210 (Canada). Repositioning of GEOG 318 as GEOG 218 would provide a

second regional geography course at the 200-level and help distribute regional-based

courses throughout the geography program. As GEOG 100 and repositioned GEOG 120

and GEOG 121 are introductory level courses, each should be considered an appropriate

prerequisite for GEOG 218.

MOTION to revise the prerequisites for GEOG 310.

GEOG 310 3:3-0

Geography of Saskatchewan

A systematic and regional approach to the geography of Saskatchewan,

emphasizing climate, natural resources, population, settlement, economy

and changes in the same.

*** Prerequisite: One of GEOG 210 or PRST 200, GEOG 220, GEOG

221, or permission of Department Head ***

* Note: Formerly numbered GEOG 320. Students may not receive credit

for both GEOG 310 and GEOG 320. Web delivered class sections may

be subject to an additional $50.00 material fee. *

Rationale

GEOG 210 (Canada) is the „natural‟ prerequisite for GEOG 310. PRST 200 includes

significant geographical content appropriate to GEOG 310. Both PRST 200 and GEOG

310 are taught as online courses. Inclusion of PRST 200 as a prerequisite for GEOG 310

will provide off-campus students with greater opportunity to access this 300-level course.

Repositioning of GEOG 220 and GEOG 221 to the 100-level creates the prospect of

students being eligible to enrol in a 300-level regional geography course by their second


semester and with only one geography course completed. As this is undesirable, it is

proposed that they are removed as suitable prerequisites for GEOG 310.

MOTION to renumber GEOG 314 to GEOG 414 and to revise the prerequisite.

GEOG 4314 3:3-0

Europe

A systematic approach to the geography of Europe. Emphasis is placed on

selected themes in the physical, historical, cultural, political, and

economic geography of the area. Regional study will be limited to five or

six selected countries and will help to illustrate the rapid changes taking

place in Europe.

*** Prerequisite: GEOG 226 and any two of GEOG 323, 325, 328, 329,

330 or 336, 220 or GEOG 221 or permission of Department Head ***

Rationale

Repositioning of GEOG 314 as GEOG 414 will provide a second regional geography

course at the 400-level and will help distribute regional-based courses throughout the

geography program. The proposed prerequisites are presented to ensure students have a

broad and balanced background at the introductory and intermediate levels of the

discipline (GEOG 226) plus specialization in either human geography (GEOG 328,

GEOG 330, GEOG 336) or physical geography (GEOG 323, GEOG 325, GEOG 329)

courses, or both, at the 300-level. An international field trip component is envisaged as

part of GEOG 414.

MOTION to revise the prerequisites for GEOG 440.

GEOG 440 3:3-0

Geography of the Caribbean

The course surveys the physical and human geography of the Caribbean

basin. Particular focus is placed on environmental management and

economic development issues. Detailed case studies are drawn from the

geography of Jamaica. Note: The course includes a 14-day field trip to

Jamaica conducted during the February mid-term break.

*** Prerequisite: GEOG 226 and any two of GEOG 316, 322, 323, 325,

327, 332, 220 and GEOG 221, or permission of Department Head ***

* Note: Formerly numbered GEOG 496AA. Students may not receive

credit for both GEOG 440 and GEOG 496AA. *

Rationale

Repositioning of GEOG 220 and GEOG 221 to the 100-level creates the prospect of

students being eligible to enrol in this 400-level regional geography course by their

semester and with only two geography courses completed. The proposed prerequisites are

presented to ensure students have a broad and balanced background at the introductory

and intermediate levels of the discipline (GEOG 226) plus specialization in either human

geography (GEOG 316, GEOG 322, GEOG 332) or physical geography (GEOG 323,

GEOG 325, GEOG 327) courses, or both, at the 300-level. An international field trip

already forms part of GEOG 440.


MOTION to revise the prerequisites for GEOG 205, 207and 210 from “GEOG 100 or

permission of Department Head” to “any 100-level GEOG course, or permission of

Department Head.”

MOTION to revise the prerequisite for GEOG 226 from “GEOG 100 or permission of

Department Head” to “GEOG 120 and 121, or permission of Department Head.”

Rationale

Currently the prerequisite for all 200-level courses is GEOG 100. Repositioning of

GEOG 220 and GEOG 221 as GEOG 120 and GEOF 121 will create three 100-level

courses. It is proposed that background in any one of these courses will serve as an

appropriate prerequisite for any 200-level course. The exception to this would be GEOG

226. Here background in both human and physical geography is deemed desirable and is

reflected in the proposed prerequisite of GEOG 120 and GEOG 121.

GEOG 226 draws on fundamental knowledge of concepts and themes in human and

physical geography. This knowledge is provided through completion of repositioned

GEOG 120 and 121.

MOTION to revise the prerequisites for GEOG 316, 322, 324, 328, 330, 332, 334 and

336 from “GEOG 220, or permission of Department Head” to “9 credit hours in GEOG,

including GEOG 120, or permission of Department head.”

MOTION to revise the prerequisites for GEOG 321, 323, 325, 327, 329 and 333 from

“GEOG 221 or permission of Department Head” to “9 credit hours in GEOG, including

GEOG 121, or permission of Department Head.”

Rationale

Changes in prerequisites for all 300-level courses are proposed. In most instances, a

prerequisite of 9 credit hours (three courses) in Geography, including GEOG 120 for

human geography courses and GEOG 121 for physical geography courses, is proposed as

providing students with appropriate background to undertake 300-level courses in

Geography.

MOTION to revise the prerequisite for GEOG 301.

GEOG 301 3:3-0

Nature and Philosophy of Geography

This course is an introduction to the history of geography, and to the

research philosophies and methodological concepts applied in the

discipline.

*** Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in GEOG, including GEOG 120 and 121,

GEOG 100, 220, and 221 or permission of Department Head ***

Rationale


GEOG 100 appears erroneously as a prerequisite and should be deleted without

replacement. Repositioning of GEOG 220 and GEOG 221 to the 100-level creates the

prospect of students being eligible to enrol in a 300-level human geography course by

their second semester and with only one geography course completed. The prerequisite of

nine credit hours including GEOG 120 and GEOG 121, the introductory level courses in

human and physical geography, provides appropriate background for enrolment in GEOG

301.


GEOG 326 3:3-0

Environment and Resource Management

A systematic analysis of geographical aspects of theory and methods of

natural resource management. Focus is on the geographer's role in

resource analysis and policy decisions with examples from agriculture,

forestry, wildlife, energy, and parks.

*** Prerequisite: GEOG 226 220 or GEOG 221, or permission of

Department Head ***

Rationale

The current prerequisite is deemed inadequate. GEOG 326 calls on geographic

knowledge gained in GEOG 226 which in turn draws on fundamental knowledge of

concepts and themes in human and physical geography provided in GEOG 120 and

GEOG 121.

MOTION to revise the description and prerequisite for GEOG 338.

GEOG 338 3:3-0

Geography and Gender

An examination and comparison of the male and female fe/male use and

perception of space and place by time-period and culture and age: in

homes, neighbourhoods, cities, rural areas, recreation, travel, environment,

politics, race, education and ethnicity.

*** Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in GEOG, including GEOG 120, GEOG

220, or a 200-level Women's Studies course, or permission from the

Department Head ***

Rationale

Repositioning of GEOG 220 to the 100-level creates the prospect of students being

eligible to enrol in a 300-level human geography course by their second semester and

with only one geography course completed. A 200-level course in Women‟s and Gender

Studies does not provide the background in geography required in a 300-level geography

course. The prerequisite of nine credit hours including GEOG 120, the introductory level

course in human geography, provides appropriate background for enrolment in GEOG

338.



GEOG 411 3:3-0

Field Techniques in Physical Geography

Techniques for the acquisition and analysis of field data used in physical

geographical research.

*** Prerequisite: GEOG 121, 205 and one of GEOG 321, 323, 325, 327 or

333, or permission of Department Head ***

Rationale

The current prerequisite provides inadequate background for students to benefit in full

from GEOG 411. The suggested prerequisites will provide students with the foundation

course in physical geography (GEOG 121), basic ability in data collection and processing

(GEOG 205) and specialization in a minimum of one 300-level physical geography

course.


GEOG 426 3:3-0

Topics in Water Resources Management

Regional, socio-economic, and environmental issues in water resources

management. Study of water management in selected regions such as the

Canadian prairies and the Columbia and Missouri River basins.

*** Prerequisite: GEOG 326 or 327 220 or 221, or permission of

Department Head ***

Rationale

The existing prerequisites do not provide students with adequate background for GEOG

426 and are to be repositioned as 100-level courses. Either GEOG 326 (Environment and

Resource Management) or GEOG 327 (Hydrology) is considered a „natural‟ prerequisite

for this 400-level course.

MOTION to remove GEOG 100 as a required course for all Geography programs.

MOTION to increase by one the number of additional GEOG courses at the 300- or 400-

level for all Major, Combined Major and Honours programs.

9.21.1 BA MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY

Credit hours

Geography BA major,

required courses

Student's record of courses completed

Major Requirements

3.0 GEOG 100

3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 GEOG 205

3.0 GEOG 207


3.0 GEOG 210

3.0 GEOG 220

3.0 GEOG 221

3.0 GEOG 226

3.0 GEOG 301

3.0 GEOG 305

3.0

Five Four additional GEOG courses at the 300- or 400-level

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

39.0 Subtotal: 65% major GPA required

Arts Core Requirements

3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 Any two language courses in the same language other than English

3.0

3.0 One course in logic or math

3.0 One course from List A*

3.0 One course in fine arts*

3.0 One natural science course with a lab*

3.0 One course in a new subject in arts, fine arts, or science, excluding JS or JRN*


The courses marked * must all be in different subjects. Remaining core requirements (List B) are fulfilled by major courses. Refer to §9.9.1.1 for detailed information on the Arts Core Requirements.

30.0 Subtotal

Open Electives

51.0 17 elective courses

A maximum of 14 introductory-level courses is permitted in the BA, refer to §9.7.4. Electives may be used to complete optional minor(s).

120.0 Total: 60% PGPA required

9.21.2 COMBINED MAJOR IN ECONOMICS AND GEOGRAPHY

Credit hours

BA Economics/Geography major, required courses


Major Requirements

3.0 ECON 201

3.0 ECON 202

3.0 ECON 224

3.0 ECON 280

3.0 ECON 301

3.0 ECON 302

3.0 One of ECON 311, 353, 354, 360, 361, 362, 363

3.0 ECON course (ECON 100 is highly recommended)

3.0 ECON 480

3.0 ECON course

3.0 GEOG 100

3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 GEOG 207

3.0 GEOG 210

3.0 GEOG 220

3.0 GEOG 221

3.0 GEOG 226


3.0 GEOG 301

3.0 Either of:

STAT 160 or 200 and ECON 321 OR GEOG 205 and 305

3.0

3.0

Four Three additional 300- or 400-level GEOG courses

3.0

3.0

3.0



3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110


3.0




3.0 One natural science with a lab*


The courses marked * must all be in different subjects. Remaining core requirements (List B, course in arts, fine arts or science) are fulfilled by major courses. Refer to §9.9.1.1 for detailed information on the Arts Core Requirements.

27.0 Subtotal

Open Electives




Students may select an optional concentration by choosing one of the following sets of courses to meet their elective requirements within the major:

Environment and Resource Management: three of ECON 233, 273, 372, 396AC; and three of GEOG 221, 309, 322, 325, 326, 328.

Urban Planning and Regional Development: three of ECON 237, 277, 296AI, 354; and three of GEOG 322, 324, 422, 424.

Economic Development: ECON 211, 277, 311; three of GEOG 316, 322, 328, 330, 422.

9.21.3 BA HONOURS MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY

Credit hours

Geography BA Honours major,

required courses


Honours Major Requirements

3.0 GEOG 100

3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 GEOG 205

3.0 GEOG 207

3.0 GEOG 210

3.0 GEOG 220

3.0 GEOG 221

3.0 GEOG 226

3.0 GEOG 301

3.0 GEOG 305

3.0

Six Five additional GEOG courses at the 300- or 400-level

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 400-level GEOG course

3.0 400-level GEOG course

6.0 GEOG 499 (499AC, or both 499AA


and 499AB)



30.0 Same as stated above for the BA in Geography.

Open Electives




9.21.4 COMBINED HONOURS MAJOR IN ECONOMICS AND GEOGRAPHY

Credit hours

BA Economics/Geography Honours major, required courses


Honours Major Requirements

3.0 ECON 201

3.0 ECON 202

3.0 ECON 301

3.0 ECON 302

3.0 ECON 401

3.0 ECON 402

3.0 Three other 300- or 400-level ECON courses

3.0

3.0

3.0 Any two other ECON courses

3.0

3.0 GEOG 100

3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 GEOG 207

3.0 GEOG 210

3.0 GEOG 220

3.0 GEOG 221

3.0 GEOG 226

3.0 GEOG 301

3.0

Four Three other 300- or 400-level GEOG courses

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 400-level GEOG

3.0 Either of:

GEOG 205 and 305, OR

ECON 224 and 324

3.0

6.0 GEOG 499, or ECON 498 and 499

3.0 One of MATH 103, 105, 110



3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110


3.0



3.0 One natural science with a lab*


The courses marked * must all be in different subjects. Remaining core requirements (List B, math, course in arts, fine arts or science) are fulfilled by major courses. Refer to §9.9.1.1 for detailed information on the Arts Core Requirements.

24.0 Subtotal

Open Electives





MOTION to replace GEOG 100 with GEOG 207 in the minor.

9.21.5 MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY

Credit hours

Geography minor,

required courses


3.0 GEOG 100

3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 GEOG 205

3.0 GEOG 207

3.0 GEOG 210

3.0 GEOG 220

3.0 GEOG 221

3.0 GEOG 226

18.0 GEOG Minor – 65% GPA required

9.21.6 BSC MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY

Geography courses for the purpose of this degree only shall be deemed to be within the Faculty of Science. The Bachelor of Science major in Geography is offered by the Faculty of Science. Refer to §16 for additional important information, in particular §16.6 and §16.9.1 and §16.14.1.

Credit hours

BSc with major in Geography, required courses


3.0 GEOG 100

3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 GEOG 205

3.0 GEOG 207

3.0 GEOG 210

3.0 GEOG 220

3.0 GEOG 221

3.0 GEOG 226

3.0 GEOG 301

3.0 GEOG 305

3.0


3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

Cognate courses

3.0 BIOL 101

3.0 CHEM 102 or PHYS 109

3.0 CS 110

3.0 GEOL 102

3.0 MATH 103, 105 or 110


3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 Arts or Fine Arts elective





3.0 Science elective



3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective






3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

120.0 Total: 65% program GPA required

9.21.7 BSC - COMBINED MAJOR IN BIOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY Geography courses for the purpose of this degree only shall be deemed to be within the Faculty of Science.

The Bachelor of Science combined major in Biology/Geography is offered by the Faculty of Science. Refer to §16.6, §16.9.1 and §16.11.2.4 for additional important information.

Credit hours

BSc Combined Major in Biology and Geography, required courses


3.0 BIOL 100

3.0 BIOL 101

3.0 BIOL 205

3.0 BIOL 220

3.0 BIOL 265

3.0 BIOL 266

3.0 BIOL 275 or 276

3.0 BIOL 288

3.0 FOUR courses from:

BIOL 335, 341, 364, 365, 367, 370, 375, 385, 403, 425, 435, 475, 476

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 GEOG 100

3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 GEOG 205

3.0 GEOG 207

3.0 GEOG 210

3.0 GEOG 220

3.0 GEOG 221

3.0 GEOG 226

3.0 GEOG 301

3.0 GEOG 305

3.0

Four Three 300- or 400-level GEOG courses

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 CHEM 102

3.0 CHEM 240


3.0 GEOL 102

3.0 CS 110

3.0 MATH 105 or 110

3.0 MATH 111

3.0 PHYS 109 and 119, OR

PHYS 111 and 112

3.0

3.0 STAT 100 or 160


3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110





3.0 Open elective


9.21.8 BSC - COMBINED MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY STREAM Geography courses for the purpose of this degree only shall be deemed to be within the Faculty of Science. The Bachelor of Science combined major in Geography/Geology is offered by the Faculty of Science. Refer to §§16.15 and 16.16 for additional important information.

Credit hours

BSc Combined Major in Geography and Geology, Geography stream, required courses


3.0 GEOL 102

3.0 GEOL 201

3.0 GEOL 210

3.0 GEOL 240

3.0 GEOL 314

3.0 GEOG 100

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 GEOG 205

3.0 GEOG 221

3.0 GEOG 303

3.0 GEOG 309

3.0 One additional 300- or 400-level GEOG course

3.0 Three courses from: GEOG 323, GEOG 327, GEOG 429, GEOL 471

3.0

3.0

3.0 GEOG 411

3.0 GEOL 211

3.0 GEOL 250

3.0 GEOL 313

3.0 GEOL 350

3.0 Seven courses from:

GEOL 1220, GEOL 270, GEOL 340, GEOL 371,GEOL 414, GEOL 416, GEOL 460, GEOL 471, GEOL 474,

GEOG 207, GEOG 226, GEOG 326, GEOG 329, GEOG 423, GEOG 426, BIOL 476*

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 CHEM 102 or CHEM 103

3.0 CHEM 230

3.0 CS 110

3.0 MATH 105 or 110

3.0 PHYS 109

3.0 PHYS 119

3.0 1 additional MATH, CHEM, PHYS, or STATS course



3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110





3.0 Open Elective

3.0 Open Elective


* BIOL 476 accepted as Geoscience credit with APEGS

9.21.9 BSC - COMBINED MAJOR IN GEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY STREAM Geography courses for the purpose of this degree only shall be deemed to be within the Faculty of Science.

The Bachelor of Science combined major in Geology/Geography is offered by the Faculty of Science. Refer to §16.6, §16.9.1 and §16.14 for additional important information.

Credit hours

BSc Combined major in Geology and Geography, Geology stream,

required courses

Student’s record of courses completed

3.0 GEOL 102

3.0 GEOL 201

3.0 GEOL 210

3.0 GEOL 211

3.0 GEOL 240

3.0 GEOL 314

3.0 GEOG 100

3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 205

3.0 GEOG 221

3.0 GEOG 303

3.0 One additional 300- or 400-level GEOG course

3.0 Three courses from: GEOL 250, GEOL 313, GEOL 460, GEOL 471

3.0

3.0

1.0 GEOL 396

2.0 GEOL 496

3.0 GEOG 323

3.0 GEOG 327

3.0 GEOG 329

3.0 GEOG 423

3.0 GEOG 429

3.0 Six courses from: GEOL 1220, GEOL 250, GEOL 270, GEOL 314, GEOL 340, GEOL 350, GEOL 371, GEOL 414, GEOL 416, GEOL 460, GEOL 471, GEOL 474,

GEOG 207, GEOG 226, GEOG 309, GEOG 326, GEOG 426, BIOL 476

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 CHEM 102 or 103

3.0 CHEM 230

3.0 CS 110

3.0 MATH 105 or 110

3.0 PHYS 109

3.0 PHYS 119

3.0 ONE course from: MATH, CHEM, PHYS or STAT


3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110






3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective


9.21.10 BSC HONOURS MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY Courses within in the major requirements in geography are considered Science courses only for the purposes of these programs.

The Bachelor of Science Honours program is offered by the Faculty of Science. Refer to §16 for additional important information, in particular §16.6, §16.9.2, and §16.14. Students planning an honours program should consult with the Head of the Geography Department.

Credit hours

BSc Honours with major in Geography, required courses


3.0 GEOG 100

3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 GEOG 205

3.0 GEOG 207

3.0 GEOG 210

3.0 GEOG 220

3.0 GEOG 221

3.0 GEOG 226

3.0 GEOG 301

3.0 GEOG 305

3.0


3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 GEOG 400-level

3.0 GEOG 400-level

6.0 GEOG 499 (499AC, or both 499AA and 499AB)

Cognate courses

3.0 BIOL 101

3.0 CHEM 102 or PHYS 109

3.0 CS 110

3.0 GEOL 102

3.0 MATH 103, 105 or 110


3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110










3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective


3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective


B. Prairie Studies Program

MOTION to delete the BA Major in Prairie Studies.

9.35.1 BA MAJOR IN PRAIRIE STUDIES

Credit hours

BA in Prairie Studies program,

required courses

Requirements leading to senior level courses in the Prairie Studies program

3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110


3.0 Two courses in the same language

(choose from Cree or Saulteaux – see Group VI – Indigenous Language)

3.0

3.0 INDG 100

3.0 PSCI 100

3.0 An introductory course in Canadian History. Any of HIST 101, 102, 103 or 111 will satisfy this requirement.

3.0 One course from the ‘Natural Sciences’ with a laboratory

3.0 One course from ‘List A’ (Humanities)

3.0 One course from ‘Fine Arts’

33.0 Subtotal: Program requirements

Major requirements

3.0 GEOG 100

3.0 PRST 200

3.0 PRST 400**

3.0 Two of Group I (Prairie Geography)**

3.0

3.0 Two of Group II (Prairie History)**

3.0

3.0 Two of Group III (Indigenous Studies)**

3.0

3.0 Two of Group IV (Literature and Art)**

3.0

3.0 Two of Group V (Prairie Society and Politics)**

3.0

3.0 One of Group I-VII**








3.0 One course in Statistical Methods**


** Interdisciplinary major. At least three courses in the major must be at the 300-level or higher.

3.0

Seven additional electives

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0


3.0

3.0


A maximum of 14 introductory level courses is permitted. Refer to §9.7.4.

9.35.1 AREAS FOR PRAIRIE STUDIES MAJORS

Group I: Prairie Geography U of R courses

GEOG 221, 310, 321, 328, 491AB

U of S courses

GEOG 202, 204, 280, 343, 351, 381

Group II: Prairie History U of R courses

HIST 316, 318, 330, 411, 412, 413, 414

U of S courses

HIST 257, 258, 364, 460

Group III: Indigenous Studies U of R courses

INDG 101, 208,210, 215, 216, 218, 221, 424

U of S courses

NS 105, 106, 260, 263, 350, 440, 450

Group IV: Literature & Art U of R courses

INAH 100, 202, 204, 301

U of S courses

ARTH 252, FR 350, ENG 342, 358, 359

Group V: Prairie Society & Politics

U of R courses

JS 311, 350, PSCI 338, 360, 431, SOC 217

U of S courses

IPJP 402, 403, POLS 222, 305, 306, 323, SOC 204, 219

Group VI: Indigenous Language U of R courses

Any CREE or SAUL course

U of S courses

CREE 101, 120

Group 7: Other Prairie courses U of R courses

BIOL 372, ECON 212, 372, GEOL 102, JS 210

U of S courses

AGRC 111, 112, ANTH 224, ARCH 350, 353, BIOL 253, ECON 231, FREN 103, 106, 125, 128, GEOL 108, 109, GERM 114, 117, RUS 114, 117, SOC 110, UKR 114, 117

Rationale

This program was envisioned as a joint offering with the U of S. Resource constraints at

that institution preclude further investment in the program‟s development. The required

resources for the U of R to run this alone exceed those available, especially in the

absence of student demand.

C. Department of Economics

MOTION to revise the short titles of ECON 302 and 308.

ECON 302: Intermediate Macroeconomics I – Economic Fluctuations

[short title: Intermed Macro Economic Fluctuations]


Advanced economic concepts are used to explain how economies work at

a national or regional level, with a focus on booms, recessions,

government spending, taxation, and monetary policy.

**Prerequisite: ECON 202**

ECON 308: Intermediate Macroeconomics II – Economic Growth

[short title: Intermed Macro Economic Growth]

This course surveys theories and models of economic growth, along with

growth and development experiences of various countries.

*** Prerequisite: ECON 202 or ECON 211, AND MATH 103 or 105 or

110, or permission of department head***

Rationale

These short title changes are necessary to communicate to other universities through the

UR transcript that these are core intermediate macro theory courses.

D. International Studies Program

MOTION to revise the BA and BA Honours major requirements of the International

Affairs concentration.

9.29.2.4 International Affairs Concentration

Credit hours

BA in International Studies, required courses


Section A: Arts Core requirements

Section B: International Studies Core requirements

Section C: International Studies Language requirements

45.0 As stated above for the BA in International Studies

Section D: International Affairs Concentration

3.0 IS 240

3.0 IS 440

3.0 Two approved electives from the International Development course list. Refer to §9.26.6 below.

3.0

3.0 Three approved electives from the International Economics and Political Economy course list. Refer to §9.26.6 below.

3.0

3.0

3.0 Five approved electives, in at least two different disciplines, from the International Politics, Security, and Organization course list. Refer to §9.26.6 below.

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 One approved electives from the Culture and International Affairs course list. Refer to §9.26.6 below.

A minimum of three courses must be at the 300- or 400-level. INAF 400 will count toward this requirement.

39.0 Subtotal: 65% major GPA required (sections B, C, and D)

Section E: Open Electives





9.29.3.4 International Affairs Honours Concentration

Credit hours

BA Honours in International Studies, required courses


Section A: Arts Core requirements

Section B: International Studies Core requirements

Section C: International Studies Language requirements

45.0 As stated above for the BA in International Studies

Section D: International Affairs Concentration

3.0 IS 240

3.0 IS 440

3.0 IS 498

3.0 IS 499

3.0 SOST 203

3.0 Two approved electives from the International Development course list. Refer to §9.26.6 below.

3.0

3.0 Three approved electives from the International Economics and Political Economy course list. Refer to §9.26.6 below.

3.0

3.0

3.0 Five approved electives, in at least two different disciplines, from the International Politics, Security, and Organization course list. Refer to §9.26.6 below.

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 One approved electives from the Culture and International Affairs course list. Refer to §9.26.6 below.

A minimum of three courses must be at the 300- or 400-level.

48.0 Subtotal: 75% major GPA required (sections B, C, and D)

Section E: Open Electives




Rationale

This change has become necessary in order to ensure that students are exposed to more

than one discipline in studying international political and security matters. This need

arises from the interdisciplinary nature of the International Studies Program and the

additions of many new History courses to the approved electives list in the International

Politics, Security and Organization Section of the International Affairs concentration.


Core Curriculum Criteria

As part of their degree programs, all students in the Faculty of Arts are

required to complete one course from each of the following categories (two

courses from the Language category):

Communication and Literacy:

Classes that focus on reading critically and writing rhetorically

effective prose.

ENGL 100 3:3-0 Critical Reading and Writing I This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

Numerical or Logical Reasoning:

Classes that provide an introduction to the systematic study of

reasoning in theory and practice involving either numerical

information or good forms of argument.

CS 110 3:3-2 Programming and Problem Solving For Natural Sciences An introduction to problem-solving techniques, the fundamental concepts of programming, and the software design process. Topics will include: data types, control structures, scope rules, functions, files, and the mechanics of running, testing and debugging. Problems will be drawn from various science disciplines.


MATH 101 3:3-3 Introductory Finite Mathematics I This is an introductory course intended to familiarize the students with the basic concepts of arithmetic, number theory, set theory, symbolic logic, and finite mathematics. Topics include logic, sets, numeration systems, arithmetic in non-decimal systems, system of integers, elementary number theory and modular arithmetic. There will be a strong emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, understanding concepts and their applications. MATH 103 3:3-0 Calculus for the Social & Management Sciences Differentiation of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Optimization, curve sketching, and integration by substitution. MATH 104 3:3-0 (course carries no credit; must also complete 105) Calculus IA This course carries no credit. MATH 104 together with MATH 105 cover the same material as is covered in MATH 103 and 110, supplemented by a brief review of necessary topics from high school algebra and geo-trig. Calculus IB This course is a continuation of MATH 104. Together with MATH 104 topics include a review of high school algebra and trigonometry, and all the topics covered in MATH 103 and MATH 110. MATH 110 3:3-1 Calculus I An introductory class in the theory and techniques of differentiation and integration of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Topics include limits, optimization, curve sketching, and areas. MATH 124 3:3-0 The Art and Science of Secret Writing The course examines methods of message encryption and cryptoanalysis. Attention will be given to the history of cryptology and the public-policy questions raised by its use in conjunction with the Internet. However, the focus will be on the mathematical tools needed


to develop and analyze encryption algorithms. PHIL 150 3:3-3 Critical Thinking An introduction to the systematic study of reasoning, this course will teach the theory and practice of good reasoning. It will provide students with reasoning skills that are useful in whichever discipline and career they may pursue. STAT 100 3:3-0 Elementary Statistics for Applications An introduction to statistical methods; descriptive statistics; the normal distribution; basic techniques of statistical inference; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for population means and proportions; simple linear regression.

STAT 160 3:3-0 Introductory Statistics A comprehensive introduction to statistical methods; descriptive statistics; sampling distributions; basic techniques of statistical inference; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for population means and proportions; inference for two categorical variables; simple linear regression.

Fine Arts:

Classes that develop an understanding of Fine Arts, such as

drama, visual arts, film, or music.

ART 100 3:3-0 Introduction to Art Art practices and traditions of the present and the past, criticism and aesthetics from the viewpoint of the artist. Discussions by artists and gallery visits will be included. ARTH 100 3:3-0 Introduction to Art History A survey of visual culture from prehistoric times to the present.


FA 100 3:3-0 Fine Arts and Ideas This is an interdisciplinary course designed to introduce students to basic critical and aesthetic concepts in the Fine Arts. Central themes include the performance and reception of texts, as well as issues of gender and power. The course will be taught by faculty members from all four Fine Arts Departments. FILM 100 3:3-0 The Art of Motion Pictures An introduction to the art of motion pictures. The course will examine a representative selection of films covering the history of cinema and many of its basic aesthetic premises. INAH 100 3:3-0 An Introductory Survey of North American Indian Art A survey of North American Indian art from prehistory to the present. Analysis of styles in their historical context, development of the specialist's vocabulary. MU 100 3:3-0 Introduction to Music Intended for students with minimal prior musical knowledge, this survey course addresses a wide range of topics in the history, literature, aesthetics and notation of music, with emphasis on developing critical listening skills. THEA 100 3:3-0 Introduction to Theatre An introduction to the various aspects of theatre including performance and production, the play script, history, theory and criticism.

The Natural Sciences:

Classes that provide an introduction to major ideas being debated

in the natural sciences and the process of hypothesis, challenge,

and revision by which scientific knowledge is developed.


ASTR 101 3:3-1.5 Introduction to Astronomy Emphasis is placed on the role of observation in the evolution of our theories about the origins of the solar system, and of the size and structure of the universe. BIOL 100 3:3-1.5 Introductory Biology I A survey of the kingdom Animalia and a range of topics including the origin of life, cell structure and function, the diversity of living forms, their ecology, evolution and reproduction. BIOL 101 3:3-3 Introductory Biology II A survey of the kingdoms containing the bacteria, protistans, fungi, and plants and including the basic structure, diversity, physiology, ecology, and other characteristics of these organisms. BIOL 140 3:3-1.5 Human Biology An introductory level course covering the principles of biology with examples taken from humans. BIOL 150 3:3-1.5 Biological Principles This course is a survey of basic modern biological principles. Topics will include: origin of life, basic cell structure and function, evolution, an outline of organism diversity, ecological principles, and selected functions of multicellular organisms. CHEM 104 3:3-2 General Chemistry I An introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry. Topics discussed will include atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, enthalpy, states of matter, kinetics. Lab component: Introduction to standard chemistry laboratory techniques.


GEOL 102 3:3-1.5 Environmental Geology The nature of the earth. Plate tectonics and the geological time scale. Earthquakes, volcanism and surface processes with reference to their effect on the human environment. Earth resources, waste disposal, and pollution in a geological context. PHYS 109 3:3-1.5 General Physics I General algebra-based physics, including classical mechanics and geometrical optics.

Textual Studies:

Classes that teach close reading, analysis, and critical

interpretation of texts.

ENGL 110 3:3-0 Critical Reading and Writing II A study of a special topic in literature, which may include non-literary texts, in conjunction with a continuation of the writing program begun in ENGL 100. *** Prerequisite: ENGL 100 *** PHIL 100 3:3-0 Introduction to Philosophy This introduction to philosophy will explore how philosophy can provide answers to some of the more profound questions we face, such as questions concerning God, knowledge, truth, mind and body, personal identity, free will, morality, politics and reasoning. SOST 110 3:3-0 Introduction to Mass Media This course introduces students to analyses of the mass media of communication in modern societies.


Language:

Classes that provide an introduction to the study of the structure

and use of a language other than English. Students must take two

of the courses here (e.g., ARBC 100 and CHIN 100) or one of the

courses here and the next level of the same language (e.g., GER

100 and GER 101) Note: BA and BA Honours degrees in International Studies require four or six language classes in the same language, depending on the concentration selected.

ARBC 100 3:3-3 Introductory Standard Arabic I Introduction to the basic syntax and vocabulary of standard oral and written Arabic. Practice in pronunciation, conversation, reading and writing.

CHIN 100 3:3-1 Introductory Mandarin Chinese I This course will focus on introducing modern standard Chinese (Mandarin) language and culture, including the Chinese pronunciation system, essential vocabulary and grammar, reading and writing Chinese characters. Communicative competence and cross-cultural awareness are emphasized. CLAS 110 3:3-0 Greek and Latin Elements in English The contribution of the classical languages to modern English, including the vocabulary of the sciences. The course is intended for students in any discipline as a practical means of enhancing English vocabulary. CLAS 150 3:3-0 Latin Language I Introduction to the Latin language.


CLAS 160 3:3-0 Greek Language I An introduction to the language, literature, and civilization of ancient Greece. CREE 100 3:3-1 Elementary Cree I Introduction to Cree: basic oral expression, grammar, and practice with electronic learning materials. No prior knowledge of Cree is assumed. DAK 100 3:3-0 Conversational Dakota I Introduction to the Dakota language, with emphasis on oral expression, basic grammar, and writing in Roman orthography. DENE 100 3:3-0 Conversational Dene I Introduction to the Dene language, with emphasis on oral expression and on writing in standard Roman orthography. Basic grammar and vocabulary. No prior knowledge of Dene is assumed. FR 100 3:3-1 Beginners' French I This course, designed for beginners, aims at the acquisition of basic vocabulary and structures required to develop oral and written communication skills. FR 101 3:3-1 Beginners' French II This course, designed for near-beginners, aims at the acquisitions of more extensive vocabulary and structures, building on previously acquired oral and written communication skills. FR 102 3:3-1 Beginners' French III This course will enable students to further their linguistic development, building on previously acquired oral and written communication skills.


FR 110 6:6-2 Intensive French for Beginners This course, designed for beginners, aims at the acquisition of vocabulary and structures required to develop oral and written communication skills. FR 113 3:3-1 Introduction au français de niveau universitaire - Introduction to University French This course is intended for students with good knowledge of basic grammar concepts. Building on these concepts, expansion of vocabulary, aural comprehension and oral expression. FR 201 3:3-1 Français intermédiaire I - Intermediate French I Further grammar study, using cultural texts. FR 202 3:3-1 Français intermédiaire II - Intermediate French II Study of grammatical structures; practical application of grammar through reading and writing. FR 203 3:3-3 Français intermédiaire III - Intermediate French III Study of grammatical structures; practical application of grammar through reading and writing. GER 100 3:3-1 German Language & Culture I Introduction to speech acts, their underlying structures, paradigms, syntax and cultural context. Stress on communicative competence and cross-cultural awareness. Printed and electronic learning materials. JAPN 100 3:3-1 Introductory Japanese I This introductory course will focus on developing the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Hiragana and Katakana systems of writing are introduced.


KOR 100 3:3-1 Introductory Korean 1 This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of the Korean language. At first, students will learn the writing system and pronunciation of Hang'ul. Grammar, vocabulary and expressions needed for everyday conversations and for reading and writing short texts will then be introduced. LING 100 3:3-0 Introductory Linguistics An introduction to the main subdisciplines of linguistic inquiry: phonetics (speech sounds), phonology (sound patterns), morphology (word structure), syntax (sentence structure) and semantics (meaning). NAK 100 3:3-0 Conversational Nakota I Introduction to the Nakota language, with emphasis on oral expression, basic grammar, and writing in Roman orthography. RLST 184 3:3-3 Introductory Sanskrit for Religious Studies This course is an introduction to the classical Sanskrit languages. Emphasis will be on grammar, syntax, and elementary translation practice. This course is useful for students in South Asian religion (Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism) and culture. RLST 186 3:3-3 Modern Hebrew This course provides an introduction to Modern Hebrew as spoken today in the State of Israel. Emphasis will be on written and spoken Hebrew. This couse will be useful for students working in Contemporary Jewish thought. Students with a working knowledge of modern Hebrew will also be able to read biblical Hebrew as well as medieval texts.


RLST 188 3:3-3 Introductory Coptic for Religious Studies An introduction to Sahidic Coptic for reading knowledge. This course will be useful for students wishing to do detailed work in ancient Christian Gnosticism, and in late antique Egyptian Christianity. SAUL 100 3:3-1 Elementary Saulteaux I Introduction to Saulteaux: basic oral expression, grammar, and practice with electronic learning materials. No prior knowledge of Saulteaux is assumed. SPAN 100 3:3-1 Introductory Spanish I Focuses on the acquisition of basic skills of pronunciation, reading, writing, and conversation, for students with little or no Spanish experience. Includes instruction in basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary for culturally appropriate interaction. UKR 100 3:3-3 Introductory Ukranian l This course, designed for beginners, aims at the acquisition of basic vocabulary and structures required to develop oral and written communication skills.

Inter-Cultural Difference:

Classes that explore how people from various cultures and/or

societies operate, why they live the way they do, how they answer

some of the most essential questions of life, and/or how they

represent their identities.


ANTH 100 3:3-1 Introduction to Anthropology An introduction to the anthropological concept of culture, its uses in the explanation of human behaviour, and its impact on our understanding of human nature, language, and society. The course will explore cultural diversity through the comparative perspective that makes anthropology unique within the humanities and social sciences. It will also show how anthropologists analyse the connections between politics, economics, gender, kinship, and religion within particular cultures. GEOG 100 3:3-0 World Regional Geography An introduction to the human and natural environments from a geographical perspective. The fundamental themes, of human and physical geography are examined by focusing upon global issues and regional patterns. INHS 100 3:3-0 Introduction to Indian Health Studies I Introduction to health science emphasizing Indian perspectives. Topics: history of health and health care, theories of health, personal health, consumerism, interpreting health information and statistics, health careers. RLST 100 3:3-2 Introduction to Religious Studies An introduction to the academic study of religion; a survey of the thought and practices of major world religions; the impact of religion on society and culture.


Social and Cultural Heritage:

Classes that explore the past to convey a strong sense of continuity

and change in culture and society.

CLAS 100 3:3-3 An Introduction to the Civilizations of Greece and Rome Topics include: Minoans and Mycenaeans; development of democracy in Greece; Persian wars; Peloponnesian war; daily life in Greece and Rome; Roman Republic and Empire. Other topics will be selected from: pagans and Christians; Greek and Latin literature and philosophy: women in the ancient world; sport, art and architecture. HIST 101 3:3-3 Rebellion and Resistance in Canadian History An introduction to history through a thematic study of rebellion and resistance in Canada's past. The course will extend from New France to the twentieth century. Certain historical events within Canada as well as Canadian attitudes and reactions to the great revolutions of the modern age will be studied. HIST 102 3:3-3 Canada's Wars: Early Times to the Present An introduction to the study of history that looks at the theme of war and society. The focus is on the Canadian experience from early conflicts in New France to the war in Afghanistan, with emphasis on the transformative impact of World Wars I and II. HIST 103 3:3-3 Canadian Lives: Biographical Perspectives Is there history without human agency? In seeking the answer this course examines the contributions of individuals who have effected change in the understanding of what it is to be Canadian. In culture, politics and society it is the personal commitment and passion of people which make the difference.


HIST 104 3:3-3 Introduction to American Life An introduction to American life and the challenges of people who sought to understand, claim and uphold the rights and obligations of U.S. citizenship. A particular emphasis on race and gender themes in the United States will help students gain an appreciation of history as a critical and interpretive discipline. HIST 106 3:3-3 Life & Death in Middle Ages This course examines what it was like to live in Europe during the Middle Ages (400-1400). The themes will concern the everyday realities of ordinary people in this period: for example, childhood; love and marriage; family structures; religious beliefs; housing; diet; health, medicine, and disease; burial practices and death rituals. HIST 107 3:3-3 Contact, Conquest and Colonies: Europe and the World This course deals with European exploration and empire-building. We explore the economic reasons for expansion as well as its cultural consequences for both conquerors and conquered. Our themes include: the impact on Indigenous populations, the slave trade, the environmental impact on conquered territory, the influence of Christian missionaries. HIST 108 3:3-3 Culture and Conflict in Modern Europe This course looks at four periods in the history of modern Europe – the Wars of Religion, the Enlightenment, the Age of Revolutions and the 20th Century - from the perspectives of the military conflicts, the ideological commitments and the religious, class, national and supranational allegiances that characterized them. HIST 109 3:3-3 The History of Things An introduction to the study of history that looks at the way in which historians use non-written sources in the study of the past. Examples will include: coins, images, insects and tombs. A variety of periods will be considered, from ancient times to modern.


HIST 111 3:3-3 Confederation and Constitution-Building An introduction to the study of history that examines the building of Canada from Confederation in the 1860s to the present. The focus is on the Confederation process in the mid-19th century and the subsequent constitutional evolution of Canada. HIST 112 3:3-3 Latin American Revolutions of the Twentieth Century Revolution struck Latin America frequently during the twentieth century. This course explores the reasons why. Themes include: legacies of conquest, neo-liberalism, role of the church, tradition of caudillismo (strongman rule), gender relations, political reform, and the hegemonic role played by the United States. IDS 100 3:3-0 Interdisciplinary Studies: Historical Issues This course will examine historical incidents as a way of exploring creative interactions of Western culture with other cultures. The course will emphasize the positive aspects of diversity and pluralism. The inquiry will be organized so that students are able to use multiple perspectives, and develop critical, discerning thought. INDG 100 3:3-3 Introduction to Indigenous Studies I This course introduces the subject of Indigenous studies with a survey of Indigenous peoples in Canada from their origins, through European influence, and to the end of the historic treaty period.


WGST 100 3:3-0 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies This course will examine the historical development of feminisms, gender and women's studies. Women's representation in academic practice will be analyzed using examples from humanities, the arts, and social sciences. Strategies for change and for the empowerment of women will be considered.

The Social Sciences:

Classes that teach general concepts and theories concerning

humans and their environments, activities and institutions, with a

view to better understanding, and exploring possible solutions to,

pressing social problems.

ECON 100 3:3-0 Introduction to Economic Issues Basic economic concepts are used to explore current economic issues such as unemployment, inflation, trade disputes, the crisis in agriculture, pollution reduction, and health care. IS 100 3:3-3 Introduction to International Studies This interdisciplinary course introduces students to a range of global issues, including the basics of world geography, history, political and economic systems, and culture. The strong cross-cultural perspective of the course provides students with the necessary foundation to specialize in their own area of interest within the international studies program. PSCI 100 3:2-1 Introduction to Political Science This course introduces fundamental concepts and methods used in the discipline and acquaints students with political institutions, processes, and theories important to public life in Canada and the world.

PSYC 101 3:3-3 Introductory Psychology A An introduction to the social science aspects of psychology, including


the study of adjustment, disorders, development, personality and the social environment of the person. PSYC 102 3:3-1 Introductory Psychology B An introduction to the natural science aspects of psychology, including the study of brain and behaviour, perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation and emotion. SOC 100 3:3-1 Introduction to Sociology This course introduces students to basic sociological concepts, debates, and modes of analysis. Through discussion of issues such as the cultural development of humans, the socialization process and the structures of global society, students will be introduced to the distinctive approach of sociology.


Appendix VII

Research and Graduate Studies Committee

Report to Faculty Council

15 September 2010

ITEMS FOR APPROVAL

1. Motion to delete eight graduate classes: WMST 880AA, 880AB, 880AC, 880AD,

880AE, 880AF, 880AG, & 880AH

Rationale:

The Women’s and Gender Studies program recently underwent a name change, which required a change in the CRN extension from WMST to WGST. Graduate Studies suggested that, since all WGST graduate courses are content courses, providing these courses with permanent numbers when changing the CRN would be beneficial. Therefore, WGST is proposing to delete eight of its variable content graduate courses. The eight WGST course deletion forms were sent directly to FGSR and approved at their Faculty Council meeting of 25 January 2010 without first being approved by the Research and Graduate Studies Committee or Arts Faculty Council. A motion to delete these eight courses was added to the agenda of the Research and Graduate Studies Committee meeting held on 4 May 2010 as a housekeeping item, at which time the motion was approved. It is recommended that the motion to delete eight WGST graduate classes by approved by Faculty Council. The Letter of Rationale for the WGST request to delete eight graduate classes is attached (Appendix A).

2. Motion to change the title and grading method of one graduate course: PSYC

880AA

Rationale:

The Department of Psychology is requesting approval to make two changes to one of their graduate courses. The first change is to alter the title of PSYC 880AA, and the second request is to change the grading method.


The request to make two changes to one PSYC graduate course was approved by the Research and Graduate Studies Committee at the meeting of Wednesday, 1 September 2010. It is recommended that the motion to change the title and grading method of this PSYC graduate course be approved by Faculty Council. The Letter of Rationale for the PSYC request to change the title and grading method of the graduate course is attached (Appendix B).


APPENDIX A

Letter of Rationale

Dear Committee:

Attached you will find five completed new course forms, although only two of these are

actually new courses. In order that the Committee has clarity on this subject, let me

explain the events that brought our request for these courses to the Committee’s attention.

The Women’s and Gender Studies Program, as you are aware, recently changed its name

from Women’s Studies Program to Women’s and Gender Studies Program. This name

change, then, requires that we change the CRN extension of our courses from WMST to

WGST. Both undergraduate and graduate courses have been affected, and in discussion

with Graduate Studies concerning changing the CRN of our graduate courses, it was

commented that all the WGST graduate courses are variable content courses (e.g.,

WMST 880AA) and what would be best, then, is to provide these courses with permanent

numbers when we changed the CRN (e.g., WGST 801). Therefore we are proposing that

WMST 880AA, 880AB, and 880AE, which have run three times in the past as graduate

hybrid course offerings (linked to WMST 420, 421, and 372, respectively), become

permanent graduate course offerings in the Women’s and Gender Studies program. These

courses have been taught by Dr. Darlene Juschka in the past, although certainly other

faculty in the Women’s and Gender Studies Program are equally positioned to teach these

courses.

However, two of the courses we are seeking to make permanent are new offerings; one is

WGST 901 and the other WGST 800. WGST 901 is a thesis research course which will

be used for our special case MAs (currently we have two with one more anticipated in the

winter of 2010). In discussion with Dr. Kelln, he suggested that we put a thesis research

course in place as Graduate Studies in the past has had to supply the course and Dr. Kelln

necessarily then had to oversee it. In light of this situation, Dr. Kelln felt it best that

Women’s and Gender Studies put a 901 course in place.

WGST 800, Feminist Theories, is the only NEW course coming forward from the

Women’s and Gender Studies program. This course is currently being taught for the first

time by Dr. Juschka, but in light of the focus and content, we considered this course as

both central and necessary for any WGST graduate degree. Although we have had past

graduate students, Dr. Juschka was able to use RLST 820, Feminist Contributions to the

Study of Religion, to provide these students with the necessary feminist theories for their

degrees. However, we would prefer that WGST have a feminist theory graduate course as

a permanent offering for special case masters students in Women’s and Gender Studies.

Finally, in conversation with Dr. Lesley Biggs from the WGST department at the

University of Saskatchewan, we have discussed their graduate program and ours in light


of working out a way that we can support each other. We very much look forward to

working with our colleagues at the University of Saskatchewan and have provided them

with a list of our graduate courses. At this time they do not have any courses in place, but

they are working toward developing their own courses - courses that will not overlap in

any significant way with our own.

To recap the above, the faculty of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program felt that this

was an opportune time to make our variable courses into permanent course offerings, to

provide our students with WGST thesis research courses, and to develop a feminist

theory course that would serve our special case graduate students. We do not anticipate a

large number of graduate students, but to our minds there is enough interest to warrant

making these graduate courses permanent offerings in the Graduate Studies and Research

Calendar.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter.

Sincerely,

Dr. Wendee Kubik

On behalf of:

Dr. Darlene M. Juschka

Dr. Wendee Kubik

Patricia Miller-Schroeder

Brenda Anderson

Women’s and Gender Studies Program


APPENDIX B

Letter of Rationale



Appendix VIII

Report of the

Community Research Unit’s Director To the meeting of Faculty Council

September 15, 2010

Community Engaged Scholarship Initiative The Community Research Unit is pleased to announce our participation in the national project, “Developing and Rewarding Community-Engaged Scholarship: Towards the Transformation of University Policies and Practices”. This initiative is being led by the Community-Campus Partnerships for Health and University of Guelph and will include 5-10 Canadian universities. The goal of this national project is to advance community-engaged scholarship (CES) in Canadian universities by developing innovative competency-based models of faculty development, facilitating peer review and dissemination of products of CES, aligning faculty review, promotion and tenure policies and practices with standards of quality CES, and supporting community-engaged faculty through the promotion and tenure process. Few models exist currently at Canadian universities for achieving these goals. This network of participating universities will support and demonstrate institutional change and disseminate promising approaches that can be used by other interested institutions across the country. Through the Community Research Unit, the Faculty of Arts will be participating in this three-year project. Our team is comprised of CRU Director Patricia Elliott, Dean Dr Richard Kleer, Dr Darlene Juschka and Dr William Arnal, and will be supported by the CRU. Funding for the project will be shared between participating universities and grants from public and private sources, including SSHRC’s new partnership funding program. The Community Research Unit is excited for this opportunity, as it will be immensely beneficial to the work of community-engaged faculty members and students in the Faculty of Arts and the University of Regina.


Appendix IX

Nominating Committee Report to Arts Faculty Council

15 September 2010

MOTION to revise the terms of reference of the Undergraduate Student Appeals Committee and the Budget Advisory Committee, as follows:

1.11.3 The Undergraduate Student Appeals Committee

There are eighteen members:

Ex Officio The Dean, the Associate Dean (Undergraduate), the Academic Deans of the federated colleges or their delegates, and the Academic Program Co-ordinator

of the Faculty of Arts. Ex officio members act only as resource people and do not have right to vote of this committee have the right to vote, as long as the matter under discussion does not pertain to one of other their own decisions

Elected Six faculty members are elected by the Faculty to serve three-year terms, staggered such that two are replaced each year, plus three alternates, two student representatives and one alternate student representative. These are the voting members of the Committee. The chair of the committee is elected from among the six elected faculty members. The chair of the committee may dismiss those elected members who attend the committee’s meetings irregularly or not at all.

Terms of Reference

The committee shall be responsible for the following matters pertaining to undergraduate students registered in Faculty of Arts programs:

1. Appeals of a requirement to discontinue (RTD). 2. Appeals to be admitted or readmitted or to transfer to the Faculty of Arts. 3. Approval of exemptions from specific Faculty of Arts degree requirements. 4. Appeals of decisions of the Associate Dean of Arts (Undergraduate) or Academic Deans of the federated colleges (for students in Arts programs).


1.11.5 The Budget Advisory Committee

There are thirteen members:

Ex Officio The Dean, the Associate Deans, and the Faculty Administrator. Ex officio members act only as resource persons and do not have the right to vote.

Elected A total of 7 faculty members, two of whom are elected from the members of Dean’s Executive by the members of Dean’s Executive, and five faculty members elected by the Faculty. The chair of the committee is elected from among the seven elected faculty members. The Committee also includes two student members. The student members are chosen at a meeting of Faculty of Arts representatives, in a manner similar to the way in which student members are chosen for other Faculty of Arts standing committees. Members of this committee are from the University of Regina, not the federated colleges.

Terms of Reference

1. To provide recommendations to the Dean and the Faculty on budget-related matters brought forward to it from the Academic Program Development Committee and the Research and Graduate Studies Committee. 2. To review and advise the Dean on departmental submissions and final budget allocations. 3. To advise the Dean in the preparation of budget submissions for the Faculty of Arts. 4. To develop appropriate responses to financial situations confronting the Faculty.

Disagreements between Faculty Council has the final word on all matters that come before the Academic Program Development Committee and the Budget Advisory Committee. Both committees should be referred report their recommendations to the Faculty Council for its consideration


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