Faculty Council - University of Regina...Appendix I Faculty Council Minutes Meeting of 18 March 2009 at 2:30 p.m. LA 119 (Research & Innovation Centre – Theatre) The University of

Faculty Council Meeting of Tuesday 26 May 2009 at 1:30 p.m. NOTE START TIME CK 187 (Centre for Kinesiology & Health Studies) NOTE LOCATION

AGENDA 1. Adoption of the agenda 1:30 2. Approval of the minutes of 18 March 2009 (Appendix I, pp. 2-5) 3. Business Arising 4. President Timmons 2:00 5. Report of the Acting Dean (Appendix II, p. 6) 6. Report of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate) (Appendix III, pp. 7-15) 7. Report of the Acting Associate Dean (Research & Graduate) (Appendix IV, p. 16) 8. Committee Reports: 8.1 Academic Program Development Committee (Appendix V, pp. 17-41) 8.2 Research & Graduate Studies Committee (Appendix VI, pp. 42-45) 8.3 CRU (for information only) (Appendix VII, p. 46) 9. New Business: 3:30 9.1 SRNet (C. Scheske) 9.2 ENGL 100 Initiatives update 10. Reports from representatives to other Faculties 11. Reports from representatives from other Faculties 12. Other business and announcements 12.1 Core Curriculum MOTION: that the mail ballots previously submitted on the new core curriculum, and as

yet unopened, be destroyed and a new set of mail ballots be issued after a full discussion at a special Fall meeting of Faculty Council of the revised draft of the core curriculum approved by APDC.

RATIONALE: a number of Faculty members indicated that they wanted an opportunity

to debate the latest draft in a public forum before deciding how to vote and/or an opportunity to express their views on the latest draft before others decided how to vote.

12.2 Meeting schedule 2009-2010 – (for information only) (Appendix VIII, p. 47) 13. Adjournment

The next meeting of this Council will take place on 16 September 2009

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Appendix I

Faculty Council Minutes Meeting of 18 March 2009 at 2:30 p.m. LA 119 (Research & Innovation Centre – Theatre)

The University of Regina, Faculty Council of Arts met at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday 18 March 2009 in the LA 119 (Research & Innovation Centre – Theatre). PRESENT: L. Wells (Chair), K. Arbuthnott, R. Blake, K. Bond, T. Bredohl, M. Calkowski, P.

Charrier, T. Chase, G. Chernov, N. Chevalier, J. Childs, F. Dar, M. DeCoste, B. Fiore, T. Grande, T. Hadjistavropoulos, P. Hansen, S. Johnston, N. Jones, R. Kleer, W. Kubik, D. Lane, C. London Sulkin, C. Louis, S. McCarthy, H. Meek, D. Miller, J. Mulvale, C. Oriet, B. Plouffe,Y. Ren, J. Shami, D. Sharpe, W. Smythe, E. Soifer, B. Thraves, C. Torres de la Hoz, M. Trussler, M. Vetter, J. Wright, Y. Zhu

SENATE MEMBERS: L. Bumbac, S. Susut FROM OTHER FACULTIES: G. Ashoughian (Library), T. Dahms (Science), L. Myrah

(CCE), A. Rubalcava (Business Administration) STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: K. Bergman, R. Porter REGRETS: H. Chow, J. Conway, M. French, A. Hayford, J. Jaffe, M. Jones, D. Juschka, D.

McMartin, L. Sykes Tottenham, M. Zimmermann VISITORS: K. Bolen, M. Cavers, B. Christie 1. Adoption of the Agenda

The Agenda was adopted as circulated. 2. Approval of the Minutes of 21 January 2009 GALUSHKO/HADJISTAVROPOULOS T. moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of 21

January 2009 be approved as circulated. CARRIED

3. Business Arising

3.1 ENGL 100: as per handout. A draft document is being prepared. Any questions or concerns should be sent to Dr Lane, Department of English.

4. Report of the Acting Dean

The following items were discussed as per previously distributed report: 4.1 Recruitments 4.2 Deans’ Retreat 4.3 Sources of pride 4.4 Faculty Website


5. Report of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate) The following items were discussed as per previously distributed report: 5.1 Draft revisions to class cancellation policy 5.2 Learning communities 5.3 Low-enrolment classes In addition the following points were discussed: 5.4 Core curriculum discussion: sub-committee to review points and will bring a draft

document to the next Faculty Council meeting for discussion and a vote.

6. Report of the Acting Associate Dean (Research & Graduate) The following items were discussed as per previously distributed report:

6.1 Research Report 6.2 President’s Fund and SSHRC General Research Grant Fund 6.3 Research and Graduate Studies (RAGS) Committee 6.4 Upcoming Events

7. Strategic Planning Facilitation Team Dr Chase, Chair (and other members) of the Strategic Planning Facilitation Team gave a brief outline of their objectives and the timelines that they are following. Dr Chase opened the floor for suggestions, questions, comments and/or concerns.

8. Committee Reports 8.1 Research & Graduate Studies Committee CHILDS/WRIGHT moved to approve the full proposal for the Master of Arts in

Applied Economics and Policy Analysis. CARRIED

Opposed – 1 The Committee is submitting to the Strategic Planning Facilitation a report titled

Enhancing Research in the Faculty of Arts. The report comes after consultation with heads in the Faculty.

8.2 Space Committee The Committee continues to review requests. They also reviewed and approved

guidelines for Faculty Wide Space Allocation Priority. Any questions or comments should be sent to Acting Dean Wells.

8.3 Community Research Unit – report accepted as circulated. For information – they are searching for a Student Research Assistant (undergraduate

or graduate) – please share this information with your students.

9. Reports from Representatives to Other Faculties None.

10. Reports from Representatives from Other Faculties T. Dahms (Science): Dr K. Bergman will step down as Dean of Science to carry on a lead

advisory role to the President for the University of Regina’s partnership efforts in the new Saskatchewan Registered Nursing Education Strategy effective 1 March 2009. Dr Brien


Maguire has accepted the position as Dean of Science to 30 June 2011. A search for a new Dean of Science will be undertaken in the spring of 2010.

G. Ashoughian (Library): reported on the new electronic databases that have been acquired in 2008-2009 with emphasis on the product called “The Sixties from Alexander Street Press Collection”. Attached is a summary list.

11. Other Business and Announcements Dr F. Ahmadu (Sierra Leone) presentation of “Disputing the myth of the sexual dysfunction

of circumcised women” will be given on 19 March 2009 at 4:00 p.m. 12. Adjournment

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.


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Classical Music Reference Library http://alexanderstreet.com/products/bakr.htmGarland Encyclopedia of Music Online http://alexanderstreet.com/products/glnd.htmNorth American Indian Drama http://alexanderstreet.com/products/indr.htmOpera in Video http://alexanderstreet.com/products/opiv.htmSocial Theory http://alexanderstreet.com/products/soth.htmThe Gilded Age http://alexanderstreet.com/products/gild.htmThe Sixties http://alexanderstreet.com/products/sixt.htm

19th Century U.K. Periodicals Series 1 and 2 http://www.gale.cengage.com/DigitalCollections/products/ukperiodicals/American West http://www.amdigital.co.uk/collections/American-West/Default.aspx

21,450.00 GBP = 30,068.05 USD if both AM titles are purchasedEconomist Historical Archives http://www.gale.cengage.com/DigitalCollections/products/economist/Literary Manuscripts Berg Collection http://www.amdigital.co.uk/collections/Literary-Manuscripts-Berg/Default.aspx

Microlog and StatsCanMorgan & Claypool e-books (Engineering and Computer Science, Collections 1,2,3)

Collection 1http://www.morganclaypool.com/page/coll_one

Collection 2 http://www.morganclaypool.com/page/ForthcomingSynthesisLectures

Collection 3 will be released shortly.Periodicals Archive Online - Collection 7(see page 16 of the 2009 catalogue, URL provided)

http://www.proquest.com/assets/downloads/catalogs/databases/ResourcesCatalog.pdf

Academic Search Elite http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=1&topicID=633ASTM Standards and Digital Library http://www.astm.org/DIGITAL_LIBRARY/index.shtmlCompustat upgrade for WRDS (data and business)Passport GMID (Global Market Information Database) business

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WRDS (data and business) http://wrds.wharton.upenn.edu/demo/index.shtml


Appendix II

Report of the Acting Dean to the meeting of Faculty Council on Tuesday 26 May 2009

1. Budget The Faculty has not yet received its official budget letter. But unofficially we’ve been informed that we did not receive approval to fill any of the permanent positions for which we had been asking, with the exception of an APT position for the Community Research Unit coordinator. Furthermore, four permanent positions were taken away from the Faculty (we only had four truly vacant positions) and our discretionary budget was cut by a further $60,000 (in recognition of the fact that until recently the CRU coordinator position had been funded out of that budget line). The Faculty of Arts was also called upon to transfer to the Faculty of Science a one-time payment of $250,000 from its anticipated 2008-9 budget surplus. As a result the Faculty’s expected soft money revenues for 2009-10 have been significantly reduced. Our best estimate at present is that if we filled all of the sessional appointments presently requested by departments for the 2009-10 budget year, the Faculty would incur a deficit of $167,000 (compared to an anticipated surplus for the budget year just ended of $350,000). I am presently in discussions with the senior administration about a possible reduction in our budget cut. But even with such a reduction, the Faculty will have to make some major changes in its spending patterns. I will be meeting with CCE in late May to discuss the possibility of their funding some of our sessional appointments. It may also be necessary for departments to reduce their sessional requests and/or to convert some planned one-year term into sessional appointments. Dr. Boire will be attending a special meeting of Dean’s Executive in mid-June to explain the reasoning behind the decision to cut the budgets of the Faculty of Arts and several others and to increase funding for a limited few. He has already made it clear that the decision was largely the result of two main considerations. First, the University’s overall budget situation is poor (for instance because the relatively small increase in provincial funding was not sufficient to cover even the anticipated increase in salary costs), so that economies had to be realized somewhere. Second, because the Faculty of Arts runs a lot of classes that have low enrolments compared to average class sizes in other Faculties, we were deemed to be a unit that could better afford cuts. 2. Position of Acting Dean I was appointed Acting Dean only to the end of June. Dr. Gary Boire will be attending a meeting of Dean’s Executive on 29 May to establish the process for selecting an Acting Dean to serve from 1 July 2009 until a proper search can be completed and a new Dean is appointed.

prepared 26 May 2009


Report of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate) to the meeting of Faculty Council on Tuesday, 26 May 2009

Average Grades The accompanying statistical report, which includes only those courses funded by the Faculty of Arts (courses funded by the federated colleges and CCE have been excluded), was submitted to Dean’s Executive in April as background for a future discussion about disparity in average grades across departments. The first four graphs measure, for each year-level of undergraduate courses, the difference in average grades between the department with the lowest average grade over the five-year period (which turned out to be English in the first year and Economics in the other three) and all other departments. Please note that these are official grades. I tried the same analysis with actual grades (in which grades below 40% count at their actual value and all NPs are removed from the picture). But since the results didn’t look much different, I haven’t included those graphs in the package. The final four graphs measure, for each year-level of undergraduate courses, average grades by CRN in each department. I don’t yet have the data to do this. But in future editions I hope to be able to distinguish those classes being taught by sessional instructors, to test whether there is any systematic difference in the average grades in those sections.

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Department TERM200410 200430 200510 200530 200610 200630 200710 200730 200810 200830

-5 0 5 10DIFF. AVE. -5 0 5 10DIFF. AVE. -5 0 5 10DIFF. AVE. -5 0 5 10DIFF. AVE. -5 0 5 10DIFF. AVE. -5 0 5 10DIFF. AVE. -5 0 5 10DIFF. AVE. -5 0 5 10DIFF. AVE. -5 0 5 10DIFF. AVE. -5 0 5 10DIFF. AVE.

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Average Grades in First-Year Classes Relative to English

Count of Grade1100200300400≥ 500

5.00 20.00Std. dev. of GradePercentage-point difference in average grades relative to average grades in Department of English. Line thickness indicates enrolment size.


Department TERM200410 200430 200510 200530 200610 200630 200710 200730 200810 200830



Average Grades in Second-Year Classes Relative to Economics

Count of Grade1100200≥ 3005.00 17.00Std. dev. of GradePercentage-point difference in average grades relative to average grades in Department of Economics. Line thickness indicates enrolment size.


Department TERM200410 200430 200510 200530 200610 200630 200710 200730 200810 200830



Average Grades in Third-Year Classes Relative to Economics

5.00 15.00Std. dev. of GradeCount of Grade150100150≥ 200

Percentage-point difference in average grades relative to average grades in Department of Economics. Line thickness indicates enrolment size.


Department TERM200410 200430 200510 200530 200610 200630 200710 200730 200810 200830



Average Grades in Fourth-Year Classes Relative to Economics

5.00 15.00Std. dev. of Grade

Count of Grade1204060≥ 75

Percentage-point difference in average grades relative to average grades in Department of Economics. Line thickness indicates enrolment size.


Department TERM200410 200430 200510 200530 200610 200630 200710 200730 200810 200830

40 60 80100AVERAGE 40 60 80100AVERAGE 40 60 80100AVERAGE 40 60 80100AVERAGE 40 60 80100AVERAGE 40 60 80100AVERAGE 40 60 80100AVERAGE 40 60 80100AVERAGE 40 60 80100AVERAGE 40 60 80100AVERAGE


Average Grades in Year 1 Courses by CRN, 2004-2008

5.00 20.00Std. dev. of GradeCount of Grade1100200300422

Average Grades by CRN. Size of circle indicates enrolments.


Department TERM200410 200430 200510 200530 200610 200630 200710 200730 200810 200830




Count of Grade11002003004225.00 20.00Std. dev. of GradeAverage Grades by CRN. Size of circle indicates enrolments.


Department TERM200410 200430 200510 200530 200610 200630 200710 200730 200810 200830




5.00 20.00Std. dev. of GradeCount of Grade1100200300422

Average Grades by CRN. Size of circle indicates enrolments.


Department TERM200410 200430 200510 200530 200610 200630 200710 200730 200810 200830




Count of Grade11002003004225.00 20.00Std. dev. of GradeAverage Grades by CRN. Size of circle indicates enrolments.


Appendix IV

Report of the Associate Dean (Research and Graduate) to the meeting of Faculty Council 26 May 2009 Raymond Blake

Dean’s Research Awards The Faculty of Arts allocates an annual sum of money that will be available to faculty members in small amounts on a competitive basis to enable them to develop research projects. The call for the upcoming competition for the Dean’s Research Awards has been circulated and $28,000 has been set aside for the competition. The maximum award is normally set at $3,000 and the deadline is 15 July 2009. A portion of the moneys available have been set aside for those who received “4A” status in the most recent SSHRC Standard Research Grants competition, as well as researchers who have achieved a ranking of 3.3 or higher in a CIHR competition. NSERC applications will be considered in this category based on reviewers’ comments. It is anticipated that a Dean’s Research Award will lead to peer-review publications and applications eligible for support from external granting agencies. SSHRC Conversation Members of the Faculty of Arts who plan to apply to SSHRC Standard Research Grant this coming fall were invited to an informal conversation about what applicants should consider as they are writing their applications. The session was not intended to be a workshop that focuses on the mechanics of writing an application; rather, this conversation was intended to help applicants understand the mindset of SSHRC and its various committees. It was an opportunity for our colleagues in the Faculty who have been successful at SSHRC and have participated in the SSHRC adjudication process to share their knowledge and wisdom with those about to prepare their applications. Jeanne Shami, Mark Anderson, Leona Anderson, Jocelyn Crivea and Raymond Blake led the conversation, and 10 members of faculty attended.

Research Success We are nearing completion of Research, Creative Activity, and Scholarship: Discovery at the University of Regina that details our research accomplishments since 2007. As an active Faculty committed to research and scholarship, scholars in the Faculty of Arts are involved in an extremely diverse variety of research and creative endeavours. This report is designed to showcase our accomplishments. It will includes all books, book chapters, article in refereed journal and non-refereed articles since 2007. It will provide a benchmark against we can measure subsequent research outcomes. The report will be available before the end of May.


Appendix V

Academic Program Development Committee Report to Arts Faculty Council

26 May 2009 The Academic Program Development Committee recommends approval of the following motions. A. Department of Geography MOTION to revise the title of GEOG 100.

GEOG 100 3:3-0 World Regional Geography Introduction to GeographyAn 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.

Rationale This change is sought to reflect more accurately the existing description of the course and its delivered content. B. Department of Philosophy and Classics MOTION to create PHIL 280. MOTION to delete PHIL 290AC. PHIL 280 3:3-0 Philosophy Through Film

An introduction to philosophy through an examination of philosophical issues as they occur in film and other visual media. *** Prerequisite: Philosophy 100 or 15 credit hours. ***

Rationale This course uniquely allows students who may have an interest in popular culture and fine art to explore that interest and at the same time discover the value of philosophical ideas, methods, and approaches to familiar questions and problems. Courses with a similar description are quite common in other philosophy programmes. Finally, this course has been offered three times experimentally and it has consistently maintained good enrolments, which signify considerable student interest in the topic. Program Implications Delete PHIL 290AC.


Proposed Course Content An important course objective will be to provide students with an introduction to philosophy through an examination of philosophical issues as they occur in film, television, and other visual media. This course is intended to supplement the traditional practice of studying philosophy through reading texts. It will critically engage the relevance of philosophy for modern and postmodern perspectives, and will encourage analysis of various forms of culture, especially popular culture. Proposed texts and references Falzon, Christopher, Philosophy Goes to the Movies (Routledge, 2002) Litch, Mary M, Philosophy Through Film (Routledge, 2002). Porter, Burton F., Philosophy Through Film (Sloan Publishing Co., 2008, 2nd ed.) Rowlands, Mark. The Philosopher at the End of the Universe: Philosophy Explained Through Science Fiction Films (Thomas Dunne, 2004) Description from library, of holds in the area The collection is capable of meeting the anticipated demands of the course. Instructors able to teach course. All members of the department could teach this course. MOTION to create PHIL 312. PHIL 312 3:3-0 Aristotle’s Ethics I

An intensive reading of Aristotle’s writings in ethics, particularly the Nicomachean Ethics. ***Prerequisite: One 200-level PHIL course or permission of the Department Head. ***

ACADEMIC LIMIT 16-24 REASON FOR PROPOSED COURSE Aristotle’s ethics is a central topic in moral philosophy. PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS None. PROPOSED COURSE CONTENT This course involves an intensive reading and analysis of Aristotle’s major writings in moral philosophy, particularly the Nicomachean Ethics. PROPOSED TEXTS AND REFERENCES Nicomachean Ethics (various translations), Aristotle. Politics (various translations), Aristotle. Aristotle on the Human Good. Richard Kraut. The Blackwell Guide to Aristotle's Ethics. Richard Kraut (ed.) (Blackwell, 2005).


Reason and Emotion. J. Cooper. The Fragility of Goodness. M. Nussbaum. Essays on Aristotle’s Ethics. A.O. Rorty (ed). Aristotle's Ethics: Critical Essays. Sherman, Nancy (ed.). DESCRIPTION, FROM LIBRARY, OF HOLDINGS IN THE AREA The library has sufficient resources for this course. INSTRUCTORS ABLE TO TEACH COURSE D Elliot, A Ward, E Soifer MOTION to create PHIL 329. PHIL 329 3:3-0 Kant’s Ethics I A study of the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant and its impact from

the time of his contemporaries to the present. ***Prerequisite: One 200-level PHIL course or permission of the Department Head. ***

ACADEMIC LIMIT 16-24 REASON FOR PROPOSED COURSE Immanuel Kant’s ethics is a central topic in moral philosophy. Kant is also one of the most influential thinkers in modern philosophy. PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS None. PROPOSED COURSE CONTENT This course involves a close reading and analysis of Kant’s major writings in moral philosophy, particularly the Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. Other works which may be studied are the Metaphysics of Morals, The Critique of Practical Reason, and the Lectures on Ethics. The course also considers historical or contemporary assessments and applications of Kant’s moral philosophy from such philosophers as Hegel, Schopenhauer, Sidgwick, Brentano, Thomas Hill, Barbara Herman, and Onora O’Neill. PROPOSED TEXTS AND REFERENCES Practical Philosophy: The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Immanuel Kant. Mary J. Gregor (ed., tr.). Lectures on Ethics: The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Immanuel Kant. Peter Heath and J.B. Scheewind (eds), Peter Heath (tr.). Kant’s Ethical Thought. Allen W. Wood. Kantian Ethics. Allen W. Wood. Kant’s Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals: A Commentary. Jens Timmerman. DESCRIPTION, FROM LIBRARY, OF HOLDINGS IN THE AREA


The library has sufficient resources for this course. INSTRUCTORS ABLE TO TEACH COURSE D Elliot, E Soifer MOTION to create PHIL 336. PHIL 336 3:3-0 Epistemology I

Epistemology is the study of the nature, sources and limits of knowledge. This course introduces students to the main topics in classical and contemporary epistemology: What is knowledge?, How may one acquire knowledge?, What are the scope and limitations of knowledge? *** Prerequisite: One 200-level course in Philosophy, or permission of Department Head. ***

ACADEMIC LIMIT: 16 REASON FOR PROPOSED COURSE: Epistemology is a core subject in philosophy. PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS None. PROPOSED COURSE CONTENT: This course concerns the nature, sources and limits of knowledge. As to its nature, topics may include the question of what knowledge is, how it differs from mere opinion, the nature of justification, truth, internalism, externalism, foundationalism, correspondence, coherentism, and reliabilism. As to the sources of knowledge, topics may include whether knowledge may be acquired via perception, introspection, memory, reason, and the testimony of others. On the subject of its limits, topics may include skepticism, relativism, and their varieties. PROPOSED TEXTS AND REFERENCES The Theory of Knowledge: Classical and Contemporary Readings by Louis Pojman. An Introduction to Contemporary Epistemology by Matthais Steup Human Knowledge: Classical and Contemporary Sources by Paul K. Moser and Arnold Vander Nat. Readings in Epistemology by Jack S. Crumley II What Can we Know?: An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge by Louis Pojman Introduction to Contemporary Epistemology by Jonathan Dancy Epistemology: An Anthology by Ernest Sosa and Jaegwon Kim Epistemology: A Contemporary Introduction to the Theory and Knowledge by Robert Audi DESCRIPTION, FROM LIBRARY, OF HOLDINGS IN THE AREA The collection is capable of supporting the course.


INSTRUCTORS ABLE TO TEACH COURSE: B Szabados, P Campbell MOTION to create PHIL 337. PHIL 337 3:3-0 Metaphysics I

Metaphysics is that part of philosophy which asks the most general questions about the fundamental nature of reality. Topics will be selected from the following: realism and idealism, existence, universals and particulars, objects and properties, relations, causation, necessity, time and space, persons, identity, mind and body, freedom and determinism. *** Prerequisite: One 200-level Philosophy course or permission of Department Head. ***

ACADEMIC LIMIT: 16 REASON FOR PROPOSED COURSE Metaphysics is a core subject in philosophy and replaces PHIL 240. PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS PROPOSED COURSE CONTENT: Metaphysics is that part of philosophy which asks the most general questions about the fundamental nature of reality. Metaphysical enquiry endeavours to reveal the underlying structure of reality, and thereby the fundamental nature of our thought about such matters. The name ‘metaphysics’ is due to Andronicus of Rhodes who collected and catalogued Aristotle’s works in the first century BC. Aristotle’s writings on substance, causation, and similar topics were placed after the book now known as “the Physics,” and was referred to as “what comes after the Physics.” Hence, “Metaphysics.” Topics will be selected from the following: realism and idealism, existence, universals and particulars, objects and properties, subjects and predicates, relations, causation, necessity and contingency, time and space, persons, identity, mind and body, freedom and determinism. PROPOSED TEXTS AND REFERENCES Metaphysics: A Guide and Anthology by Tim Crane and Katalin Farkas Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction by Michael Loux Metaphysics by Richard Taylor Metaphysics: An Anthology by Jaegwon Kim and Ernest Sosa Metaphysics: Contemporary Readings by Michael Loux Metaphysics: The Big Questions by Peter van Inwagen and Dean Zimmerman DESCRIPTION, FROM LIBRARY, OF HOLDINGS IN THE AREA The collection is sufficient for the course. INSTRUCTORS ABLE TO TEACH COURSE:


B Szabados, P Campbell, P Hansen, C Ionescu MOTION to create PHIL 379. PHIL 379 3:3-0 Marx

A careful examination of key philosophical issues and concepts in the work of Karl Marx, including alienation, the materialist theory of history and the critique of capitalism. While the ideas of other Marxian thinkers could from time to time be considered, the primary focus is on Marx’s own writings. *** Prerequisite: One 200-level Philosophy course, or permission of Department Head. ***

ACADEMIC LIMIT: 24-35 REASON FOR PROPOSED COURSE This is a revised version of the existing course – Philosophy 279. The demands of the material make the course more suitable as a 300-level course. PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS Consistent with our current program; no impact on other programs. PROPOSED COURSE CONTENT A detailed examination of key texts such as “The Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts”; “The German Ideology”; “The Communist Manifesto”; “Capital.” PROPOSED TEXTS AND REFERENCES Simon (ed.), Karl Marx: Selected Writings; Osborne, How to Read Marx; Wolff, Why Read Marx Today?; Rockmore, Marx After Marxism: The Philosophy of Karl Marx. DESCRIPTION, FROM LIBRARY, OF HOLDINGS IN THE AREA There is adequate material in the library collection to support this course. INSTRUCTORS ABLE TO TEACH COURSE (consider existing departmental resources, not just the expertise of any one individual) P Hansen MOTION to create PHIL 412. PHIL 412 3:3-0 Aristotle’s Ethics II

An advanced seminar on topics related to Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics. ***Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head ***

ACADEMIC LIMIT 16-24


REASON FOR PROPOSED COURSE Aristotle’s ethics is a central topic in moral philosophy. PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS None. PROPOSED COURSE CONTENT This course involves an intensive reading and analysis of Aristotle’s major writings in moral philosophy, particularly the Nicomachean Ethics. PROPOSED TEXTS AND REFERENCES Nicomachean Ethics (various translations), Aristotle. Politics (various translations), Aristotle. Aristotle on the Human Good. Richard Kraut. The Blackwell Guide to Aristotle's Ethics. Richard Kraut (ed.) (Blackwell, 2005). Reason and Emotion. J. Cooper. The Fragility of Goodness. M. Nussbaum. Essays on Aristotle’s Ethics. A.O. Rorty (ed). Aristotle's Ethics: Critical Essays. Sherman, Nancy (ed.). DESCRIPTION, FROM LIBRARY, OF HOLDINGS IN THE AREA The library has sufficient resources for this course. INSTRUCTORS ABLE TO TEACH COURSE D Elliot, A Ward, E Soifer MOTION to create PHIL 429. PHIL 429 3:3-0 Kant’s Ethics II

An advanced study of the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant and its impact from the time of his contemporaries to the present. ***Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head.***

ACADEMIC LIMIT 16-24 REASON FOR PROPOSED COURSE Immanuel Kant’s ethics is a central topic in moral philosophy. Kant is also one of the most influential thinkers in modern philosophy. PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS PROPOSED COURSE CONTENT This course involves a close reading and analysis of Kant’s major writings in moral philosophy, particularly the Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. Other works which may be studied are the Metaphysics of Morals, The Critique of Practical Reason, and the Lectures on Ethics. The course also considers historical or contemporary assessments and applications of Kant’s moral philosophy from such philosophers as


Hegel, Schopenhauer, Sidgwick, Brentano, Thomas Hill, Barbara Herman, and Onora O’Neill. PROPOSED TEXTS AND REFERENCES Practical Philosophy: The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Immanuel Kant. Mary J. Gregor (ed., tr.). Lectures on Ethics: The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Immanuel Kant. Peter Heath and J.B. Scheewind (eds), Peter Heath (tr.). Kant’s Ethical Thought. Allen W. Wood. Kantian Ethics. Allen W. Wood. Kant’s Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals: A Commentary. Jens Timmerman. DESCRIPTION, FROM LIBRARY, OF HOLDINGS IN THE AREA The library has sufficient resources for this course. INSTRUCTORS ABLE TO TEACH COURSE D Elliot, E Soifer MOTION to create PHIL 436. PHIL 436 3:3-0 Epistemology II

Seminar on selected topics in epistemology. *** Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head. ***

ACADEMIC LIMIT: 16 REASON FOR PROPOSED COURSE: Epistemology is a core subject in philosophy and replaces PHIL 430. PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS None. PROPOSED COURSE CONTENT: This course concerns the nature, sources and limits of knowledge. As to its nature, topics may include the question of what knowledge is, how it differs from mere opinion, the nature of justification, truth, internalism, externalism, foundationalism, correspondence, coherentism, and reliabilism. As to the sources of knowledge, topics may include whether knowledge may be acquired via perception, introspection, memory, reason, and the testimony of others. On the subject of its limits, topics may include skepticism, relativism, and their varieties. PROPOSED TEXTS AND REFERENCES The Theory of Knowledge: Classical and Contemporary Readings by Louis Pojman. An Introduction to Contemporary Epistemology by Matthais Steup Human Knowledge: Classical and Contemporary Sources by Paul K. Moser and Arnold Vander Nat. Readings in Epistemology by Jack S. Crumley II


What Can we Know?: An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge by Louis Pojman Introduction to Contemporary Epistemology by Jonathan Dancy Epistemology: An Anthology by Ernest Sosa and Jaegwon Kim Epistemology: A Contemporary Introduction to the Theory and Knowledge by Robert Audi DESCRIPTION, FROM LIBRARY, OF HOLDINGS IN THE AREA The collection is capable of supporting the course. INSTRUCTORS ABLE TO TEACH COURSE: B Szabados, P Campbell MOTION to create PHIL 437. PHIL 437 3:3-0 Metaphysics II Seminar on selected topics in Metaphysics. *** Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head. *** ACADEMIC LIMIT: 16 REASON FOR PROPOSED COURSE Metaphysics is a core subject in philosophy and replaces PHIL 431. PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS None. PROPOSED COURSE CONTENT: Metaphysics is that part of philosophy which asks the most general questions about the fundamental nature of reality. Metaphysical enquiry endeavours to reveal the underlying structure of reality, and thereby the fundamental nature of our thought about such matters. The name ‘metaphysics’ is due to Andronicus of Rhodes who collected and catalogued Aristotle’s works in the first century BC. Aristotle’s writings on substance, causation, and similar topics were placed after the book now known as “the Physics,” and was referred to as “what comes after the Physics.” Hence, “Metaphysics.” Topics will be selected from the following: realism and idealism, existence, universals and particulars, objects and properties, subjects and predicates, relations, causation, necessity and contingency, time and space, persons, identity, mind and body, freedom and determinism. PROPOSED TEXTS AND REFERENCES Metaphysics: A Guide and Anthology by Tim Crane and Katalin Farkas Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction by Michael Loux Metaphysics by Richard Taylor Metaphysics: An Anthology by Jaegwon Kim and Ernest Sosa Metaphysics: Contemporary Readings by Michael Loux Metaphysics: The Big Questions by Peter van Inwagen and Dean Zimmerman


DESCRIPTION, FROM LIBRARY, OF HOLDINGS IN THE AREA The collection is sufficient for the course. INSTRUCTORS ABLE TO TEACH COURSE: B Szabados, P Campbell, P Hansen, C Ionescu C. Women’s and Gender Studies Program MOTION to revise the prerequisite for WGST 490AA-ZZ.

WGST 490 1-3:3-0 Directed Readings and Research - an AA-ZZ series Courses designed for individual majors. *** Prerequisite: WGST 2100 or permission of the coordinator ***

Rationale This makes the prerequisite consistent for all 400-level AA-ZZ courses. D. Intercultural Leadership Program MOTION to revise the Certificate in Intercultural Leadership as outlined below and pending approval of the First Nations University of Canada. 10.24 INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (FIRST NATIONS UNIVERSITY OF CANADA) 10.24.2 ADMISSION TO THE INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Students must apply for admission to the Intercultural Leadership Program. Selection will be based on their potential to develop into leaders in an intercultural context, their commitment to leadership development and life-long learning, and their communication skills. Details and deadlines can be found at: http://www.firstnationsuniversity.ca. Look under Departments and Schools.

10.24.2 CERTIFICATE IN INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP Credit hours

Certificate in Intercultural Leadership, required courses

Student’s record of courses completed

3.0 ILP 100 3.0 ILP 300 3.0 ILP 301 3.0 ILP 400 3.0 Three approved electives 3.0 ILP 390 3.0 ILP 391 3.0 INDG 100 3.0 Work experience at an approved

host organization, or relevant prior experience. See below.

3.0 ENGL 100 3.0 3.0

Two open electives

30.0 Total: 65% PGPA required 10.24.3.1 Approved electives for Intercultural Leadership ADMN/BUS 203, 220, 225, 228, 354, 407

ECCU 200

EINE 205, 305

HJ 332


INDG 100, 101, 224, 238, 301, 305, 424

PHIL 272

PSCI 230, 338

PSYC 220

SOC 208, 211, 217

SW 405

WGST 201, 372

Students should check printed or web listings and/or consult with the Intercultural Leadership Coordinator to determine if other Selected Topics courses are approved electives.

10.24.4 WORK EXPERIENCE Some form of work experience will be required of all students. The work experience will have to be pre-approved, and entail at least 100 hours of relevant work experience plus a pass/fail paper marked by the coordinator.

This work experience could be gained through a Co-op semester (1 credit hour in Arts, 0 elsewhere), the Work Experience Internship Program (3 credit hours), the First Nations University Aboriginal Youth Program (0 credit hours), various other internships (some with credit, some without), or some form of volunteer work in a First Nations community (which may be covered under the Work Experience Internship Program).

If a student has relevant prior work experience, they may petition the coordinator for substitution of another course. Such a submission would have to be in the form of a brief essay explaining why the work experience was relevant to the leadership program.

If the work experience does not carry at least 3 credit hours, the coordinator will suggest approved substitutions of courses to ensure students finish with 30 credit hours.

Rationale 10.24 Intercultural Leadership The ILP is delivered in partnership between FNUniv and University of Regina. Identifying it as First Nations University does not honour this partnership. Further, some U of R students still assume that they cannot take FNUniv courses which, of course, is not true. However this misconception is limiting the interest of U of R students, particularly international student who have a wealth of knowledge to contribute as students in ILP. 10.24.2 Admission to the Intercultural Leadership Program We propose the elimination of the admission process, which was severely limiting the number of students entering the program. The ILP gives all students an opportunity to begin to evaluate and develop their leadership competencies. Students can be introduced to strategies for leadership development by taking the ILP 100 course, which can also be used as an open elective in other arts programs. They can base their decision to complete the entire ILP certificate on their personal and professional goals. Leadership capacity is present in all students; however, they may not identify themselves as leaders because they have not been elected or selected for leadership in their past. The Intercultural Leadership Program course introduces students to the variety of leadership models, styles, competencies and opportunities. 10.24.3 Certificate in Intercultural Leadership The 3-credit-hour “Work experience at an approved host organization or relevant prior experience. See below” had no class attached to it, so students had nothing to register in to complete this requirement. We created a pilot class ILP 391 to address this issue; it has been offered twice. We propose to formalize ILP 391 as a regular course offering. We propose adding a 3-hour lab component to ILP 100, 300 and 400. This will accommodate the need to have students make a time commitment for one evening every week to participate in a cross-cultural facilitation. These facilitations have become a


highlight of the Intercultural Leadership Program. Students work in groups to research another culture, interview representatives from that cultural community, brief the other students in a group presentation on the history, culture, leadership issues and cultural protocols of that group, and then facilitate a class visit to the community centre of the group we are learning about, for a presentation by members of that community. This assignment requires group work, presentation skills and cross-cultural facilitation skills. In past semesters we have visited a mosque; a Hare Krisna temple; a Hutterite colony; Ethiopian, Mexican, Indian (Bahai) and Afgan restaurants (there are no community centres); and Ukrainian and Chinese community centres, to name a few. In running ILP 391, we realized that there was no structured requirement for students to share their internship experiences. Thus, we propose the creation of a new course ILP 390, which will have to be taken concurrently with ILP 391. As proposed, ILP 390 is a seminar class with an emphasis on presentation skills. It will give interning students an opportunity to reflect on their internships, develop presentations that focus on their leadership competencies, and practice their public speaking. The approved electives requirement is impossible to rationalize. This list of approved electives currently in the calendar under 10.24.3.1 (a section which we propose to eliminate) has no rationale, including as it does classes from such a variety of disciplines with no discernible points of commonality. We entertained the idea of changing it to electives that require students to select courses that are outside their own culture; but, when we tested this criterion with real live students, we realized that in order to ensure that they were taking classes outside their own culture, we would have to require them to reveal information about their religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, even gender, which is information we cannot compel them to disclose, under human rights legislation. We are confident that the “intercultural” training and experience for this program can be provided in the ILP courses, and the students and the program will benefit from having students from as diverse personal, professional and academic backgrounds as we can attract. INDG 100 is being added as a program requirement because it has become apparent to us through meetings with the advisory council that there is an expectation that students graduating from ILP will have at least an introductory knowledge of First Nations history, politics, economics and culture, which are covered in INDG 100. 10:24.4 Work Experience See rationale for 10.24.3 MOTION to create a minor in Intercultural Leadership. 10.24.3 MINOR IN INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP

Credit hours

Minor in Intercultural Leadership, required courses


3.0 ILP 100 3.0 ILP 300 3.0 ILP 301 3.0 ILP 400


3.0 ILP 390 3.0 ILP 391 18.0 Total: 65% PGPA required

Rationale The minor conforms to the requirements of the Faculty of Arts and is intended to make more students aware of the program and to complement their studies in other disciplines. MOTION to revise the course description of ILP 100, 300 and 400.

ILP 100 3:3-30Introduction to Intercultural Leadership An introductory seminar examining leadership theory and the skills required for future leaders to lead organizations and communities in the context of the changing demographics and emerging labour force in Saskatchewan. Students will assess their attitudes, biases, beliefs and current leadership skills and create a personal leadership development plan. ** Acceptance into the Intercultural Leadership Program is required for registration. Refer to the application process and selection criteria outlined at www.firstnationsuniversity.ca. Look under Departments and Schools. ** ILP 300 3:3-30Intercultural Understanding In this course, students explore the value of developing intercultural understanding in various contexts. Students will examine leadership in organizational and cultural contexts, and will examine their own culture intelligence and expand their capacity to understand other courses. An examination of aspects of Canadian history from a First Nations and a newcomer perspective. Students will revisit their personal leadership development plan from ILP 100 to evaluate their progress. *** Prerequisite: ILP 100 and completion of one approved elective *** ILP 400 3:3-30Leadership Project This capstone seminar will integrate theory and work experience. It will include the preparation and delivery of a workshop on leadership for high school students. *** Prerequisite: ILP 100 and completion of 24 credit hours ***

MOTION to create ILP 390 and 391. ILP 391 3:0-3 Intercultural Internship

The ILP internship provides students with approximately 130 hours of paid or volunteer work experience at an organization. The internship is a 13-week placement and interns work on a designated project while host


organizations receive help in completing projects and research. Interns work a minimum of 8-10 hours a week in addition to writing a final report that will be submitted to the Program Coordinator. *** Prerequisite: ILP 100, 300 and 400. *** *** Corequisite: ILP 391 *** * Permission of the Program Coordinator is required to register.*

ILP 390 3:3-0 ILP Internship Seminar

The internship seminar provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the ways in which their leadership is developing through their participation in their internship. Emphasis is on presentation skills. ***Corequisite: ILP 390 *** * Permission of the Program Coordinator is required to register.*

E. Department of Psychology MOTION to create PSYC 373. PSYC 373 3:3-0 Human Reasoning

Examines how people use, misuse, and fail to use available information in reasoning and decision-making with emphasis on theoretical, interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human reasoning and applications in everyday life. Discussion of contemporary issues will complement “hands-on” experience in designing and executing an empirical research study. *** Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and 270. PSYC 220 is recommended. ***

Reason for Proposed Course Human reasoning is an understudied branch of cognitive psychology in comparison to the more mainstream topics of memory, consciousness, and attention. Despite this, research in this area is of interest not only to psychology majors, but also to students in other areas such as business administration, economics, political science, journalism, and education. As such, the course has the potential to attract students from outside of psychology and Arts, while at the same time offering another senior elective for psychology majors to consider among their choices. Although there are a number of choices of senior elective courses for students interested in the social science areas of psychology, there are few options for students who interested in natural science areas. This course thus addresses this disparity in senior course offerings. Academic Limit 35 Other Course Changes Necessary as a Result of this Proposal None Summary of Course Content


1. Review and critique of recent papers on ‘classic’ problems in reasoning (e.g., deductive and syllogistic reasoning, use and misuse of statistics, misapplication of heuristics, anchoring and adjustment) with emphasis on covering research in a broad range of disciplines (e.g., cognitive psychology, social psychology, management, education, health, conflict resolution, political science). This would involve student-facilitated discussions on assigned readings. 2. Application of course material to real-world situations (e.g., gambling, driving, terrorism, stock market, legal decision making). This would involve required commentaries based on assigned readings and presenting an example of one of these applications from the media (e.g., infomercials, magazine and newspaper articles, investigative journalism). 3. Application of course material to a research project. This would involve developing and carrying out an original, empirical research project as a class, with students divided into committees to execute each stage of the project. When first offered as a Special Topics course in F2007, students investigated perceptions of crime in Regina and presented their findings at the Graduate Students Association conference the following semester. Proposed Texts and References: Texts: Gilovich, T. (1991). How we know what isn’t so: The fallibility of human reason in everyday life. New York: The Free Press. Gigerenzer, G., Todd, P. M., & The ABC Research Group (1999). Simple heuristics that make us smart. New York: Oxford University Press. Sample Readings: Friedman, A., Kerkman, D. D., Brown, N. R., Stea, D., Cappello, H. M. (2005). Cross-

cultural differences and similarities in North Americans’ geographic location judgments. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 12, 1054 – 1060.

Gigerenzer, G., Hertwig, R., van den Broek, E., Fasolo, B., Katsikopoulos, K. V. (2005). “A 30% chance of rain tomorrow”: How does the public understand probabilistic weather forecasts? Risk Analysis, 25, 623 – 629.

Griffin, B. W. (2004). Grading leniency, grade discrepancy, and student ratings of instruction. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 29, 410 – 425.

Harley, E. M. (2007). Hindsight bias in legal decision making. Social Cognition, 25, 48 – 63.

Nelson, J. E., & Beggan, J. K. (2004). Self-serving judgments about winning the lottery. The Journal of Psychology, 138, 253 – 264.

Streiner, D. L. (2001). Regression toward the mean: Its etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 46, 72 – 76.

Description of Present Library Holdings in the Area The Archer Library has sufficient resources to support this course.

Qualified Instructors Drs Arbuthnott, Oriet, Phenix, Price and Sharpe.


F. Department of Indian Languages, Literatures and Linguistics MOTION to revise the BA Majors in Cree/Saulteaux Language Oracy and Literacy. MOTION to revise the BA Honours Major in Cree/Saulteaux Language Studies. 10.22.2 BA MAJOR IN CREE LANGUAGE ORACY

Credit hours

BA Cree Language Oracy major, required courses


Major Requirements 3.0 CREE 100 or 104 3.0 CREE 101 or 105 3.0 CREE 202 3.0 CREE 203 3.0 CREE 206 3.0 CREE 215 3.0 CREE 303 3.0 CREE 315 3.0 CREE 340 3.0 CREE 404 3.0 3.0

Two CREE courses at the 300-level or higher.

3.0 LING 175 3.0 HUM 250 3.0 EINL 325 or LING 327 45.0 Subtotal: 65% major GPA required Arts Core Requirements 3.0 ENGL 100 3.0 ENGL 110 3.0 One course in logic or math 3.0 One course from List B* 3.0 One course in fine arts* 3.0 One natural science course with a

lab*

The courses marked * must all be in different subjects. Remaining core requirements (List A, second language, courses in arts, fine arts or science) are fulfilled by major courses. Refer to §10.9.1.1 for detailed information on the Arts Core Requirements. 18.0 Subtotal Open Electives 5763.0 19 21 elective courses A maximum of 14 introductory-level courses is permitted in the BA, refer to §10.7.4. Electives may be used to complete optional minor(s). 120.0 Total: 60% PGPA required

10.22.3 BA MAJOR IN CREE LANGUAGE LITERACY

Credit hours

BA Cree Language Literacy major, required courses


Major Requirements 3.0 CREE 100 or 104 3.0 CREE 101 or 105 3.0 CREE 202 3.0 CREE 203 3.0 CREE 206 3.0 CREE 225 3.0 CREE 305 3.0 CREE 325 3.0 CREE 330


3.0 CREE 405 3.0 3.0

Two additional CREE courses at the 300-level or higher


lab*


10.22.4 HONOURS MAJOR IN CREE LANGUAGE STUDIES Credit hours

BA Cree Language Studies Honours major, required courses


Honours Major Requirements 3.0 CREE 100 or 104 3.0 CREE 101 or 105 3.0 CREE 202 3.0 CREE 203 3.0 CREE 206 3.0 CREE 215 3.0 CREE 225 3.0 CREE 303 or 305 3.0 CREE 315 or 325 3.0 CREE 330 3.0 CREE 340 3.0 CREE 404 or 405 3.0 CREE 480 3.0 3.0

Two 300-level CREE

3.0 3.0

Two 400-level CREE

3.0 HUM 250 3.0 EINL 325 or LING 327 0.0 Honours paper 57.0 Subtotal: 75% major GPA required Arts Core Requirements 18.0 Same as stated above for the BA in Cree Language Oracy

and/or Literacy. Open Electives 4551.0 15 17 elective courses A maximum of 14 introductory-level courses is permitted in the BA, refer to §10.7.4. Electives may be used to complete optional minor(s). 120.0 Total: 70% PGPA required


10.22.7 BA MAJOR IN SAULTEAUX LANGUAGE ORACY Credit hours

BA Saulteaux Language Oracy major, required courses


Major Requirements 3.0 SAUL 100 or 104 3.0 SAUL 101 or 105 3.0 SAUL 202 3.0 SAUL 203 3.0 SAUL 206 3.0 SAUL 215 3.0 SAUL 303 3.0 SAUL 315 3.0 SAUL 340 3.0 SAUL 404 3.0 3.0

Two additional SAUL courses at the 300-level or higher


lab*


10.22.8 BA MAJOR IN SAULTEAUX LANGUAGE LITERACY Credit hours

BA Saulteaux Language Literacy major, required courses


Major Requirements 3.0 SAUL 100 or 104 3.0 SAUL 101 or 105 3.0 SAUL 202 3.0 SAUL 203 3.0 SAUL 206 3.0 SAUL 225 3.0 SAUL 305 3.0 SAUL 325 3.0 SAUL 330 3.0 SAUL 405 3.0 3.0

Two additional SAUL courses at the 300-level or higher

3.0 LING 175 3.0 HUM 251 3.0 EINL 325 or LING 327 45.0 Subtotal: 65% major GPA required Arts Core Requirements


3.0 ENGL 100 3.0 ENGL 110 3.0 One course in logic or math 3.0 One course from List B* 3.0 One course in fine arts* 3.0 One natural science course with a

lab*


10.22.9 HONOURS MAJOR IN SAULTEAUX LANGUAGE STUDIES Credit hours

BA Saulteaux Language Studies Honours major, required courses


Honours Major Requirements 3.0 SAUL 100 or 104 3.0 SAUL 101 or 105 3.0 SAUL 202 3.0 SAUL 203 3.0 SAUL 206 3.0 SAUL 215 3.0 SAUL 225 3.0 SAUL 303 or 305 3.0 SAUL 315 or 325 3.0 SAUL 330 3.0 SAUL 340 3.0 SAUL 404 or 405 3.0 SAUL 480 3.0 3.0

Two 300-level SAUL courses

3.0 3.0

Two 400-level SAUL courses

3.0 HUM 251 3.0 EINL 325 or LING 327 0.0 Honours paper 571.0 Subtotal: 75% major GPA required Arts Core Requirements 18.0 Same as stated above for the BA in Saulteaux Language

Oracy and/or Literary. Open Electives 4551.0 15 17 elective courses A maximum of 14 introductory-level courses is permitted in the BA, refer to §10.7.4. Electives may be used to complete optional minor(s). 120.0 Total: 70% PGPA required

Rationale Through the curriculum review process, two courses were added to the major, with the understanding that the number of electives would be reduced accordingly. Unfortunately, the version approved did not reflect this understanding and the major was approved with a requirement exceeding 120 credit hours. The above proposal reflects the understanding in place at the time and brings the major requirements consistent with others in the Faculty of Arts.


H. Department of Anthropology MOTION to revise the major and honours major in Anthropology. 10.12.1 BA MAJOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY

Credit hours

BA Anthropology major, required courses

Student's record of courses completed

Major Requirements 3.0 ANTH 100 3.0 ANTH 202 3.0 ANTH 203 3.0 ANTH 401 3.0 ANTH 402 3.0 One of ANTH 230-249, 260-269 3.0 One of ANTH 230-249, 260-269 3.0 One of ANTH 230-249, 260-269 3.0 One of ANTH 301-345, or 410 3.0 One of ANTH 301-345, or 410 3.0 One of ANTH 301-345, or 410 3.0 One of ANTH 301-345, or 410 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

Four 300- or 400-level ANTH courses

3.0 ANTH course 3.0 ANTH course 42.0 Subtotal: 65% major GPA required Arts Core Requirements 3.0 ENGL 100 3.0 ENGL 110 3.0 3.0

Any two language courses in the same language other than English

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 HJ or JRN*

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

The courses marked * must all be in different subjects. Remaining core requirements (List B) are fulfilled by major courses. Refer to §10.9.1.1 for detailed information on the Arts Core Requirements. 30.0 Subtotal Open Electives 48.0 16 elective courses A maximum of 14 introductory-level courses is permitted in the BA, refer to §10.7.4. Electives may be used to complete optional minor(s). 120.0 Total: 60% PGPA required

10.12.2 HONOURS MAJOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY Students must fulfill all of the Faculty of Arts requirements for admission to an Honours program. To be considered for the Honours program in anthropology, students must have completed at least two 300-level courses in anthropology, and must attach a one-page thesis topic statement and a writing sample to the “Application to Honours” form. The decision to accept a student into the Honours program is made by a departmental committee. The student’s thesis paper is expected to be 10,000-15,000 words.

Credit hours

BA Anthropology Honours major, required courses

Student's record of courses completed

Honours Major Requirements


3.0 ANTH 100 3.0 ANTH 202 3.0 ANTH 203 3.0 ANTH 401 3.0 ANTH 402 3.0 ANTH 498 3.0 ANTH 499 3.0 One of ANTH 230-249, 260-269 3.0 One of ANTH 230-249, 260-269 3.0 One of ANTH 230-249, 260-269 3.0 One of ANTH 301-345, 410 3.0 One of ANTH 301-345, 410 3.0 One of ANTH 301-345, 410 3.0 One of ANTH 301-345, 410 3.0 300- or 400-level ANTH course 3.0 300- or 400-level ANTH course 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

Six 300- or 400-level ANTH courses

3.0 One of ANTH 410-497 3.0 ANTH course 3.0 ANTH course 57.0 Subtotal: 75% major GPA required Arts Core Requirements 30.0 Same as stated above for the BA in Anthropology Open Electives 33.0 11 elective courses A maximum of 14 introductory-level courses is permitted in the BA, refer to §10.7.4. Electives may be used to complete optional minor(s). 120.0 Total: 70% PGPA required

Rationale In offering some “experimental” courses, the department became concerned that the previous requirements implied that they may not count towards a major or honours major. The above proposal makes clear that all such courses will apply toward majors offered by the department and so may both reassure students that these courses “count” and so facilitate enrolment into these courses. MOTION to create ANTH 406. ANTH 406 3:3-0 Cultures After Socialism

This course explores ongoing socio-cultural and economic transformations in Eastern Europe after the demise of communist rule. Utilizing recent ethnographic accounts and documentary films, this course will examine such topics as post-socialist markets, consumption, political practices, popular culture, and changes in identity. *** Prerequisite: Any two 200-level courses from ANTH, HIST, PHIL, SOC, PSCI or WGST, at least one of which is ANTH 203 or ANTH 230 – 239, or permission of the department head. ***


Rationale This course is an advanced ethnographic area course that will engage students in seminar discussions. It formalizes ANTH 496AA, which was taught in Winter 2009. Program Implications This course will fulfill a core requirement in the Anthropology Program. Proposed Course Content This course explores ongoing socio-cultural and economic transformations in Eastern Europe after the demise of communist rule. Utilizing recent ethnographic accounts and documentary films, this course will examine such topics as postsocialist markets, consumption, political practices, popular culture, and changes in identity. Proposed Texts and References Gal, Susan and Kligman, Gail. 2000. The Politics of Gender after Socialism: A Comparative-Historical Essay. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Hann, Chris., ed. 2002 Postsocialism: Ideals, Ideologies and Practices in Eurasia. New York: Routledge. Verdery, Katherine. 1996. What was Socialism, and What Comes Next? Princeton: Princeton University Press. Verdery, Katherine. 1999. The Political Lives of Dead Bodies: Reburial and Postsocialist Change. New York: Columbia University Press. Description of Library Holdings to support the course Library resources are fully adequate to support the proposed course. Any other material which might be required can be obtained through our Interlibrary Loan Service. Academic Limit 20 Qualified instructors able to teach course Dr Lankauskas


I. Department of Justice Studies MOTION to approve an articulation agreement between the SIAST Aboriginal Police Preparation program and the Faculty of Arts.

Articulation Agreement with

SIAST Aboriginal Police Preparation Program and University of Regina, Faculty of Arts BA (Justice Studies/Police Studies)

I Introduction and Framework The purpose of this agreement is to enable students from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) Aboriginal Police Preparation Program (APP) to articulate with advanced credit standing into the University of Regina Bachelor of Arts (Justice Studies / Police Studies) degree. Graduates of this program, and their employers in municipal and federal policing agencies, have strongly expressed their desire for the option of students continuing on in a degree program. This agreement will help those students to meet their goals by transfer to the University of Regina. This agreement also meets the goals of the Faculty of Arts' recent planning document, "We Who Serve". That document recommended that the Faculty of Arts aim to increase student numbers by 20% over the next five years, especially by drawing on non-traditional sources, including transfer students from colleges. This agreement will also meet the specific planning goal of increasing the number of indigenous students within the Faculty, due to the high proportion of indigenous students in the Aboriginal Police Preparation Program. In addition, this agreement will help meet the Mission Statement of the Faculty with respect to serving the communities around us, and will contribute towards one of the five strategic themes of the University of Regina, the theme of social justice. Students successfully completing the Aboriginal Police Preparation Program at SIAST and meeting the conditions described in this agreement can transfer with appropriate block credit to the University of Regina. Once admitted, such students will be treated identically to other Faculty of Arts students, with full rights and responsibilities. Specifically, students will be expected to meet the academic progress requirements of the Faculty of Arts. This agreement will start with admissions for the Winter 2010 semester. • The agreement has no specified end date, but may be terminated by either party with one-

year’s notice. • It will be reviewed after 5 years by the parties to ensure that it is still meeting the needs of

each party. • Either party can ask for re-negotiation of the terms at any time. • Each party must inform the other party of significant changes to courses or programs listed in

this agreement, and will give 6 months notice to the other party, if possible, for any such changes.

• The contact person for SIAST will be the Dean of Community Services, and the contact person for the Faculty of Arts at the University of Regina is the Associate Dean (Undergraduate).

___________________ ______________________ Dr. Richard Kleer, Dr. Judy Harrower, (Acting) Dean, Faculty of Arts Dean, Community Services University of Regina SIAST


II Admission Requirements 1. Students who have successfully completed SIAST’s Aboriginal Police Preparation Program with an average of at least 68% (equivalent to 60% at the University of Regina), with no grade lower than 60% (equivalent to 50% at the University of Regina), and who meet the University of Regina’ required level of proficiency in the English language will be accepted into the Faculty of Arts at the University of Regina with 21credit hours of block transfer as outlined in Section III below. 2. The Faculty of Arts at the University of Regina will have the right of approval on final admission decisions for all students. 3. The curriculum for the program listed in Section III below will be modified as the programs at both the University of Regina and SIAST are updated. Each institution will inform the other institution of these changes in writing at least six months in advance (or as soon as practical if six months notice is not possible). For students who were accepted under the original requirements, every effort will be made to ensure that no, or minimal, departure from the original program will occur. 4. High school admissions standards are not relevant for students who have completed the Aboriginal Police Preparation program provided that on their application to the Faculty of Arts it is clear that they are, or were registered in the APP. If it is not clear, applicants may be required to provide their high school transcript as a basis of admission. Regardless, students will be responsible for successful completion of any high school prerequisites required for specific courses at the University of Regina. 5. Students wishing to transfer to other faculties or programs at the University of Regina must meet those faculties' or programs’ transfer requirements, which may differ from the admission requirements to the Faculty of Arts outlined here. A transfer credit evaluation made by the Faculty of Arts (Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies / Police Studies) will be re-evaluated and may be adjusted by the new faculty/program if a student transfers. III Program Details: BA (Justice Studies) A) Block Transfer Credit (21 Credit Hours) The following transfer credit will be granted for the successful completion of SIAST’s Aboriginal Police Preparation Program. Specific Transfer Credit for: HJ 310 The Criminal Justice System (Group III – Policing in Society) 3 credit hours HJ 315 Policing in a Democratic Society (Group III – Policing in Society) 3 credit hours Block Transfer Credit for: Elective Level 100 to meet KHS 170 (or 171) requirement 3 credit hours Elective Level 200 to meet PS/JS Group II (Law and society) requirement 3 credit hours Elective Level 300 to meet PS/JS Group IV (Aboriginals in society) requirement 3 credit hours HJ (Human Justice) Level 300 to meet Group IV (Aboriginals in society) requirement 3 credit hours HJ Level 300 to meet Group II (Law and society) requirement 3 credit hours


B) Courses to be completed at University of Regina (all courses = 3 credit hours) 1. Core Requirements in the Faculty of Arts (21 credit hours) ENGL 100 ENGL 110 Any two courses in the same language other than English One course in logic or math Natural Science course (with lab) Fine Art 2. Remaining Required Courses for Major in Justice Studies (51 credit hours) INDG 100 RLST 100 WGST 100 BUS/ADMIN 260 HJ 201 2 course(s) from Group I (Contemporary Society) 0 course(s) from Group II (Law in Society) 1 course(s) from Group III (Policing in Society) 1 course(s) from Group V (Women in Society) 1 course (s) from Group VI (Youth in Society) HJ 309 or HJ 312 from Group VII (Rights in Society) Additional group requirements: 2 courses from Group II (Law and Society) or Group III (Policing in Society) 2 courses from Group I – VII Additional Major requirements: One Computer Science course SOST 203 – Social Science Methodology 9 open electives (27 credit hours)Total credit hours (A + B1+ B2) = 120 credit hours

4. Remaining Required Courses for Major in Police Studies (33 credit hours) INDG 100 RLST 100 WMST 100 ADMIN 260 HJ 201 2 course(s) from Group I (Contemporary Society) 1 course(s) from Group III (Policing in Society) 1 course(s) from Group V (Women in Society) 1 course (s) from Group VI (Youth in Society) HJ 309 or HJ 312 from Group VII (Rights in Society) Open electives: 5 Courses (15 credit hours) Transfer credit from recognized police service (15 credit hours) PLST 448 (15 credit hours) Total (Sum A + B1 + B4 ) = 120 Credit Hours


Appendix VI

Research and Graduate Studies Committee Report to Faculty Council 19 May 2009 ITEMS FOR APPROVAL 1. MA in Political Science Program MOTION: To delete the Public Policy stream of the MA in Political Science Program Rationale The department of political science had a partnership with the Saskatchewan Institute of Public Policy which no longer exists, and the creation of the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy which made the program redundant. At the Research and Graduate Studies Committee meeting of 6 May 2009, this motion was carried. The Research and Graduate Studies Committee recommends that Faculty Council approve the deletion of the Public Policy stream of the MA in Political Science Program. Calendar Description for MA in Political Science Program CHANGE: Department Description The Department of Political Science covers a wide spectrum of interests at the graduate level. There are currently four streams of political study that a student can pursue in the department; Canadian politics, International politics, Comparative politics, and Political Theory. The department also offers a Public Policy stream that involves both the Saskatchewan Institute of Public Policy and the Institut Francais. delete


Master of Arts Program This Master's program is made up of the following requirements: Minimum Courses 12 credit hours Thesis research 18 credit hours Total 30 credit hours Upon approval of the student's advisor, one of the courses in a student's program may come from a related discipline. All students are required to take PSCI 800. Master of Arts (Public Policy Emphasis) This degree is offered by the Department in association with the Institut français and the Saskatchewan Institute of Public Policy (SIPP). It concentrates on the development of contemporary public policy in Canada and includes an internship supervised by faculty at SIPP. Those who select the bilingual option will take at least two of their courses in French (from among PSCI 803, 804, 833, and 843), and may present their theses in French. The program is especially suitable for federal and provincial civil servants working in designated bilingual positions in Saskatchewan who wish to do a part-time MA degree in Political Science. The Master of Arts (Public Policy Emphasis) program is made up of the following requirements:Minimum Courses 12 credit hoursThesis Research 15 credit hoursInternship 3 credit hoursTotal 30 credit hours All students are required to take PSCI 800. All students are required to complete a thesis. The thesis supervisor will be an accredited member of the Department of Political Science, while committee members may be drawn from accredited faculty appointed to SIPP and the Institut français. delete ITEMS FOR INFORMATION At the Research and Graduate Studies meeting of 6 May 2009, the committee approved a revision to the Dean’s Research Award criteria. (See Appendix A)


APPENDIX A

Faculty of Arts The Dean’s Research Awards

“The Faculty will allocate an annual sum of money that will be available to faculty members in small amounts on a competitive basis to enable them to develop research projects.”

Recommendation C5 of the Faculty Plan

General Criteria: • One round annually • Since Arts members in the federated colleges have access to similar research funds in

their home institutions, they are not eligible to apply • Adjudicating committee: elected subcommittee of RAGS (3 persons plus Associate

Dean ex officio)

2008-9 Competition: • Amount available (to be reviewed annually): $28,000.00 • Deadline for applications: 15 July 2009 • Maximum award under normal circumstances: $3,000.00 • $8,000 total will be reserved in the first instance as a special fund for Arts researchers

who received “4A” status in the most recent SSHRC Standard Research Grants competition, as well as researchers who have achieved a ranking of 3.3 or higher in a CIHR competition. NSERC applications will be considered in this category based on reviewers’ comments.

Application Procedures: • Applicants should provide a clear description of and budget justification for the

proposed research, including the following: o a clear and detailed articulation of the research plan to be undertaken o a detailed outline of the work to be undertaken, with time-lines o a clear methodological approach o rationales for expenditures for travel, equipment and other materials o explanations of how many student assistants will be hired (if any), what

specific work they will be asked to perform, how many hours they will be required to work and at what rate of pay

o a listing of confirmed and potential community partners, if pertinent o a projection of how this work will relate to future projects and applications o an expression of anticipated research outcomes

An on-line application form will be available through the Dean’s Office website. Members of the Faculty will be notified by e-mail when the on-line form is available.


Eligibility Criteria for Applications: • Applications should lead to peer-review publications. • Applications that will be developed into research programs eligible for support from

external granting agencies such as SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR and have the potential to attract funding support for Arts graduate students are particularly welcome.

Use of Funds: • The use of funds must be consistent with the expenditures permitted under Tri-

Council Fundings (with the exception of computer and computer equipment). • Travel to conferences is not covered. • Award cannot be used to buy out teaching.

Reporting Procedures: • A brief written report detailing research progress and expenditure of funds is required

one calendar year after award • Applications from previous recipients of Dean’s Research Awards will not be

considered until a report has been received


Appendix VII

Report of the Community Research Unit’s Coordinator

To the meeting of Faculty Council Wednesday, 27 May 2009

The Community Research Unit is continuing to build upon our successful initial research projects and expand our work into other areas of expertise. We currently have two projects in developing stages: Barriers Faced by Low-Income Single Mothers in Regina: An Exploratory Study This project is a partnership between Ehrlo Community Services’ Washington Park Place, a supported housing complex for single mothers and their families, and the Faculty of Arts. This participatory action research study will explore the barriers and limitations faced by low-income single mothers in terms of self-sufficiency, independence and community participation. Research partners include researcher Amber Fletcher (PhD candidate CPRC, WGST sessional lecturer), advisor Dr Wendee Kubik (WGST) and Washington Park Place manager Shelley Sayers. North Central Community History Project This community research project will look at the important contributions of current and former residents of the North Central neighbourhood in the fields of politics, sports & recreation and arts & culture. This research will be conducted in Fall 2009 under the direction of the North Central Community Association staff and board of directors, with the advice of Dr William Brennan (HIST). We are currently looking for a student researcher through the Arts Work Experience Internship program. This position is open to any qualified 3rd or 4th year Arts student with strong research skills. For more information about the opportunity, see www.arts.uregina.ca/cru Possible Research Partnerships As the CRU grows, more organizations have been approaching us about longer term partnerships to address their need for locally relevant research. This includes the Museum Association of Saskatchewan, the Regina & District Food Bank, as well as the GBLUR Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity.


http://www.arts.uregina.ca/cru

Appendix VIII

Arts Faculty Council Meetings for 2009-2010

The meetings are tentatively scheduled the third Wednesday bi-monthly starting at 2:30 p.m. in AH 527 (unless otherwise noted).

16 September 2009

18 November 2009

10 January 2010

17 March 2010

19 May 2010 - TBD

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS


Documents

Faculty Council - University of Regina...Appendix I Faculty Council Minutes Meeting of 18 March 2009 at 2:30 p.m. LA 119 (Research & Innovation Centre – Theatre) The University of