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CHESS 16-61 NEW COURSE WGSS 48200

February 24, 2017

Purdue Northwest Curriculum Document

Program Name: Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

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  • Degree Name(s): 
  • Document No: CHESS 16-61 NEW COURSE WGSS 48200
  • Submitting Department: Communication
  • Name(s) of Library Staff Consulted: NA
  • Will New Library Resources Used?: No
  • Form 40 Needed?: Yes
  • Contact Person: Theresa Carilli, Processor

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  • Approval by Faculty Senate: May 5, 2017
  • Proposed Effective Date: 12/1/2017
  • Date Reviewed by Senate Curriculum Committee: 4/14/17
  • Date Reviewed by Department: February 24, 2017
  • Submission Date: March 1, 2017
  • Date Reviewed College/School Curriculum Committee: March 31, 2017

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Task: Course Change or New Course Proposal

Section 1: This section is for changes in programs, minors and certificates

  • List the major changes in each program of study, minor or certificate: Course offered in W. LAFAYETTE being included as part of WGSS minor on PNW campus (New to PNW)
  • Impact on Students: NA
  • Impact on University Resources: NA
  • Impact on other Academic Units: NA

Section II: This section is for changes in courses only

  • Subject: WGSS course being brought down from W. LAFAYETTE
  • Justification:Additional course offering for WGSS minors

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Current Minor:

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Proposed Minor:

WGSS 48200 – Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality: Scholarship on Lesbian and Gay Issues Class 3, Credit 3 This course offers an interdisciplinary introduction to recent work in lesbian and gay studies in various fields, including literature, history, film, cultural theory, medicine, law, and studies of sexuality. Prereq: WGSS 28000 or consent of instructor.

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Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:

  1. To explore the cultural contributions made by LGBT individuals.
  2. To explain how marginalization gives us an understanding of diversity.
  3. To broaden offerings for students who are working towards a minor in WGSS.
  • Impact on Students: NA
  • Impact on University Resources: NA
  • Impact on other Academic Units: NA