FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE FACULTY BOARD. A meeting of Faculty Board will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in Kingston Hall 101

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1 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE FACULTY BOARD A meeting of Faculty Board will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in Kingston Hall Adoption of the Agenda AGENDA 2. Approval of the Minutes The Minutes of October 23, 2015 have been posted. 3. Business Arising from the Minutes 4. Arts and Science Undergraduate Society Report 5. Dean s Report 6. Question Period 7. Communications 8. Curriculum Committee Omnibus Report Appendix A - for approval Mr. Taylor will move that the Omnibus Report Part I be approved." 9. Undergraduate BA in Liberal Studies Program Proposal Appendix B for approval Mr. Taylor will move that the Undergraduate BA in Liberal Studies Program Proposal be approved. 10. Modification to the Certificate in International Studies Appendix C be approved Mr. Horton will move that the Modification to the Certificate in International Studies be approved. 11. Proposed Revisions to the Admission Regulations Part II - of the Faculty of Arts and Science Appendix D for approval Ms. Bénard will move that the Proposed Revisions to the Admission Regulations Part II - of the Faculty of Arts and Science be approved. 12. Other Business Richard Ascough Chair Faculty Board Patrick Costigan Secretary Faculty Board Page 1 of 75

2 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT l November 13, 2015 COURSE ADDITIONS Dept. Course Subject Course Catalog Number Multi- Term New Course Units New Course Title Transcript Title New Course Description New Course Notes New Prerequisite New Equivalency Learning Hours GPHY GPHY Landscape Ecology Landscape Ecology Study of the relationship between spatial pattern and ecological processes. Topics include spatial arrangement of ecosystems and its influence on the flow of energy, materials and biota; agents of pattern and change; methods and techniques for characterizing landscapes and detecting change; applications in resource conservation and management. Field trip fees may apply in certain years; estimated cost $30. Level 3 and [GPHY 207/3.0 or (BIOL 201/3.0 and BIOL 202/3.0)] or permission of the Department. GPHY 418/ (24L;24Lb;6O;66P) GPHY GPHY Biogeochemica l Processes GPHY GPHY 415 Yes 6.0 Advanced Analysis of Earth Surface Processes Biogeochemica l Processes Earth Surface Processes Knowledge of biogeochemical cycles is key to understanding earth system science. This course examines the processes behind the transfers and transformations of biogeochemical elements (e.g. carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and metals) between various Earth systems, and explores methods used to investigate and quantify biogeochemical cycles. A fourth year Honours capstone project course exploring a contemporary geographic issue by integrating advanced knowledge and skills in physical geography and geographic information science. Focus will be on integration of field and laboratory methods, and how they are used to explore contemporary geographic or environmental issues. None. Level 3 and 6.0 units in CHEM at the 100 level or above. Field trips within the Province of Ontario during the year. Costs will vary depending on location, but not likely to exceed $175/yr. Level 4 and (6.0 units from MATH or STAT at the 100- level or above) and (6.0 units from CHEM or PHYS at the 100-level or above) and (a GPA of 1.90 in 30.0 units from GPHY) and (registration in a GPHY Major [Science] or EGPY Specialization Plan). GPHY 411/ (24L;12P;84P) None. 240 (12L;12S;36Lb;12G;24 Oc;144P) Page 2 of 75

3 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT l November 13, 2015 Dept. Course Subject Course Catalog Number Multi- Term New Course Units New Course Title Transcript Title New Course Description New Prerequisite New Exclusion Learning Hours HIST HIST Sport and the Spectacle of Violence from Antiquity to the Renaissance Sport & Spectacle of Violence Sport and spectacles of violence, from ancient Greek athletic contests and Roman gladiatorial combat to jousts, hunts, executions, and mock battles of Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Exploring ruins of buildings, texts, and images illuminate such issues as gender roles, social and political functions of violence, eroticism, and animal cruelty. Level 2 or above none 114 (36L;36O;42P) HIST HIST 405 Yes 9 U.S. Public Policy and Society since 1945 US Public Policy and Society Key trends and issues in U.S. economy, society and politics such as rising inequality and falling social mobility levels; changes in family structures; racial divisions; globalization, de-industrialization, and the plight of the middle class. Health, education, housing, social security, welfare and tax policy examined. A Grade of C+ in 6.0 units from HIST and registration in a HIST Major or Medial Plan No more than 9.0 units from HIST 390/ ( ) and HIST 405/ (72S;288P) Dept. Course Subject Course Catalog Number New Course Units Multi Term HIST LIBS No Origins and Practices of Liberal Arts New Course Title Transcript Title New Course Description New Course Notes New Prerequisite Origins & Practices of Lib Arts The Liberal Arts comprise three foundational disciplines: humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Such divisions have shaped everything from the organization of universities to the ways in which we organize and understand knowledge in our daily lives. The course will provide a background for each of the three liberal disciplines in ways that explain their historical origins and development over time including their modern applications. Only offered online. Consult Continuing and Distance Studies. None Learning Hours 120(48O;72P) HIST LIBS Yes The Liberal Arts in the Contemporary World Contemporary Liberal Arts A summative capstone course for the minor in Liberal Studies that will bring the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to bear on the study and interpretation of a contemporary global issue. Only offered online. Consult Continuing and Distance Studies. LIBS 100/3.0 and registration in Level 3 of a LIBS Plan 240(96O;144P) Page 3 of 75

4 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT l November 13, 2015 COURSE DELETIONS Dept. Course Subject Course Catalog Number Existing Course Units Existing Course Title GPHY GPHY Biogeochemical Processes GPHY GPHY Landscape Ecology COURSE REVISIONS Dept. Changes to: Course Subject Course Catalog Number Existing Course Units Existing Course Title Existing Course Description New Course Description ARTV Course Description ARTF Advanced Programs II In this second advanced-level course students choose two sections from these areas: paint, media, sculpture/new media, or print media. The media area chosen must be different from that studied in ARTF 337/9.0. In this second advanced-level course students choose two sections from these areas: paint, media, sculpture/new media, or print media. The media area chosen must be different from that studied in ARTF 337/9.0. The course will include seminars introducing elements of professional practice. Dept. Changes to: Course Subject Course Catalog Number Existing Course Units Existing Course Title Existing Prerequisite New Prerequisite CLAS Prerequisite CLST World of Late Antiquity CLAS Prerequisite CLST Topography of Athens CLAS Prerequisite CLST Topography of Rome CLST 201/3.0 and registration in a CLST or HIST plan. CLST 303/3.0 or CLST 304/3.0 or CLST 330/3.0 or CLST 331/3.0, or permission of the Department. CLST 305/3.0 or CLST 306/3.0 or CLST 340/3.0 or CLST 341/3.0, or permission of the Department. CLST 201/3.0 or permission of the Department. CLST 303/3.0 or CLST 304/3.0 or CLST 330/3.0 or CLST 331/3.0 or CLST 332/3.0 or CLST 333/3.0 or CLST 334/3.0 or CLST 335/3.0 or permission of the Department. CLST 305/3.0 or CLST 306/3.0 or CLST 321/3.0 or CLST 340/3.0 or CLST 341/3.0 or CLST 343/3.0 or permission of the Department. Dept. Changes to: Course Subject Course Catalog Number Existing Course Units FREN Title FREN Roman, cinéma et culture québécoise Existing Course Title New Course Title Transcript Title Existing Prerequisite New Prerequisite Cinéma et culture québécoise Cinéma et culture québécoise FREN Prerequisite FREN Séminaire de lecture Registration in Level 4 of the FREN Major Plan Level 4 and Registration in a FREN Major or Medial Plan Page 4 of 75

5 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT l November 13, 2015 Dept. Changes to: Course Subject Course Catalog Number Existing Course Units Existing Course Title Existing Prerequisite New Prerequisite GPHY Prerequisite GPHY Geography, the Environment and Human Health Level 3 and (GPHY 240/3.0 or GPHY 247/3.0 or KNPE 251/3.0 or PHED ), or permission of the Department. GPHY Prerequisite GPHY Medical Geography Level 3 and (GPHY 240/3.0 or GPHY 247/3.0 or KNPE 251/3.0 or PHED ), or permission of the Department. Level 3 and (3.0 units from BIOL 243/3.0; CHEE 209/3.0; COMM 162/3.0; ECON 250/3.0; GPHY 240/3.0; GPHY 247/3.0; KNPE 251/3.0; NURS 323/3.0; POLS 385/3.0; PSYC 202/3.0; SOCY 211/3.0; STAT 263/3.0; STAT 267/3.0; STAT 367/3.0) or permission of the Department. Level 3 and (3.0 units from BIOL 243/3.0; CHEE 209/3.0; COMM 162/3.0; ECON 250/3.0; GPHY 240/3.0; GPHY 247/3.0; KNPE 251/3.0; NURS 323/3.0; POLS 385/3.0; PSYC 202/3.0; SOCY 211/3.0; STAT 263/3.0; STAT 267/3.0; STAT 367/3.0) or permission of the Department. Dept. Changes to: Course Subject Course Catalog Number Existing Course Units Existing Course Title New Course Title Transcript Title HIST Course Title HIST World and Transnational History Global, World, and Transnational History Global, World & Transnational Dept. Changes to: Course Subject Course Catalog Number Existing Course Units Existing Course Title Existing Prerequisite New Prerequisite SOCY Prerequisite SOCY Variable 3.0 Variable A grade of C- in SOCY 122/6.0 A grade of C- in SOCY 122/6.0 or (BISC 100/3.0 and BISC 101/3.0) DEGREE PLAN REVISIONS Dept. Changes to: Degree Plan Code Course List Existing Course Lists New Course Lists CLAS Course list CLST CLST_Subs Classical Studies Substitutions ARTH 212/3.0; ARTH 213/6.0; HIST 218/3.0; HIST 250/6.0; HIST 332/3.0; ITLN 210/3.0; LLCU 201/3.0; LLCU 210/3.0; PHIL 232/6.0; PHIL 233/3.0; PHIL 328/3.0; RELS 212/3.0; RELS 228/3.0; RELS 321/3.0 ARTH 212/3.0; ARTH 213/6.0; ARTH 214/3.0; ARTH 215/3.0; HIST 218/3.0; HIST 250/6.0; HIST 332/3.0; ITLN 210/3.0; LLCU 201/3.0; LLCU 210/3.0; PHIL 232/6.0; PHIL 233/3.0; PHIL 328/3.0; RELS 212/3.0; RELS 228/3.0; RELS 321/3.0 CLAS Course list CLAS CLAS_Subs Classics Substitutions HIST 218/3.0; HIST 250/6.0; HIST 332/3.0; ITLN 210/3.0; LLCU 201/3.0; LLCU 210/3.0; RELS 212/3.0; RELS 228/3.0; RELS 321/3.0 ARTH 214/3.0; ARTH 215/3.0; HIST 218/3.0; HIST 250/6.0; HIST 332/3.0; ITLN 210/3.0; LLCU 201/3.0; LLCU 210/3.0; RELS 212/3.0; RELS 228/3.0; RELS 321/3.0 Page 5 of 75

6 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT l November 13, 2015 Department Changes to: Degree Plan Code Course List Existing Course Lists New Course Lists FREN Course List Major, Medial FREN_Options FREN_Options Options in the FREN Major and Medial Plans FREN 290/3.0 (IDIS 290/3.0); FREN 304/3.0; FREN 305/3.0; FREN 306/3.0; FREN 315/3.0; FREN 323/3.0; FREN 324/3.0; FREN 325/3.0; FREN 327/3.0; FREN 335/3.0; FREN 351/3.0; FREN 353/3.0; FREN 363/3.0; FREN 373/3.0; FREN 387/3.0; FREN 388/3.0; FREN 390/3.0; FREN 391/3.0; FREN 393/3.0; FREN 395/3.0; FREN 396/3.0; FREN 499/6.0 FREN_Options Options in the FREN Major and Medial Plans FREN 290/3.0 (IDIS 290/3.0); FREN 304/3.0; FREN 305/3.0; FREN 306/3.0; FREN 315/3.0; FREN 323/3.0; FREN 324/3.0; FREN 325/3.0; FREN 327/3.0; FREN 335/3.0; FREN 351/3.0; FREN 353/3.0; FREN 363/3.0; FREN 373/3.0; FREN 387/3.0; FREN 388/3.0; FREN 390/3.0; FREN 391/3.0; FREN 393/3.0; FREN 395/3.0; FREN 396/3.0; FREN 498/6.0; FREN 499/6.0 Dept. Changes to: Degree Plan Code Existing Core Courses New Core Courses Existing Option Courses New Option Courses Existing Supporting Courses New Supporting Courses GPHY Core Courses, Option Courses, Supporting Courses GPHY- M-BSH 1. Core (24.0 units) A. 6.0 units in GPHY 101/3.0 and GPHY 102/3.0 B. 9.0 units in GPHY 207/3.0, GPHY 208/3.0, GPHY 209/3.0 C. 3.0 units in GEOL 200/3.0 D. 3.0 units in GPHY 247/3.0 E. 3.0 units from GPHY 242/3.0; GPHY 243/ Core (30.0 units) A. 6.0 units in GPHY 101/3.0 and GPHY 102/3.0 B. 9.0 units in GPHY 207/3.0, GPHY 208/3.0, GPHY 209/3.0 C. 3.0 units in GEOL 200/3.0 D. 3.0 units in GPHY 247/3.0 E. 3.0 units from GPHY 242/3.0; GPHY 243/3.0 F. 6.0 units in GPHY 415/ Option (36.0 units) A. 6.0 units from GPHY_Human at the 200 level or above B. 6.0 units from GPHY_Physical; GPHY_Tech/Methods at the 400 level C units from GPHY_Physical; GPHY_Tech/Methods at the 300 level or above D. 6.0 units from GPHY_Physical; GPHY_Tech/Methods E. 6.0 units from ASC_Sciences_Excluding_GPHY at the 200 level or above 2. Option (30.0 units) A. 6.0 units from GPHY_Human at the 200 level or above B units from GPHY_Physical; GPHY_Tech/Methods at the 300 level or above C. 6.0 units from GPHY_Physical; GPHY_Tech/Methods D. 6.0 units from ASC_Sciences_Excluding_GPHY at the 200 level or above 3. Supporting (12.0 units) A. 12 units from CHEM or MATH or STAT or PHYS at the 100 level or above 3. Supporting (12.0 units) A. 6.0 units from MATH or STAT at the 100 level or above B. 6.0 units from CHEM or PHYS at the 100 level or above Dept. Changes to: Degree Plan Code Course List Existing Course Lists New Course Lists GPHY Course List GPHY- M-BSH GPHY_Physical GPHY_Physical Physical Geography GPHY 102/3.0; GPHY 103/3.0; GPHY 104/3.0; GPHY 207/3.0; GPHY 208/3.0; GPHY 209/3.0; GPHY 304/3.0; GPHY 306/3.0; GPHY 307/3.0; GPHY 309/3.0; GPHY 312/3.0; GPHY 314/3.0; GPHY 315/3.0; GPHY 317/3.0; GPHY 318/3.0; GPHY 319/3.0; GPHY 371/3.0; GPHY 411/3.0; GPHY 413/3.0; GPHY 417/3.0; GPHY 418/3.0; GPHY 501/3.0; GPHY 502/3.0; GPHY 503/6.0 GPHY_Physical Physical Geography GPHY 102/3.0; GPHY 103/3.0; GPHY 104/3.0; GPHY 207/3.0; GPHY 208/3.0; GPHY 209/3.0; GPHY 304/3.0; GPHY 306/3.0; GPHY 307/3.0; GPHY 309/3.0; GPHY 310/3.0; GPHY 311/3.0; GPHY 312/3.0; GPHY 314/3.0; GPHY 315/3.0; GPHY 317/3.0; GPHY 318/3.0; GPHY 319/3.0; GPHY 371/3.0; GPHY 411/3.0; GPHY 413/3.0; GPHY 415/6.0; GPHY 417/3.0; GPHY 418/3.0; GPHY 501/3.0; GPHY 502/3.0; GPHY 503/6.0 Page 6 of 75

7 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT l November 13, 2015 Dept. Changes to: Degree Plan Code Existing Core Courses New Core Courses Existing Option Courses New Option Courses SOCY Core courses, Option courses SOCY-M- BAH 1. Core A. 6.0 units in SOCY 122/ Core A. 6.0 units in SOCY 122/6.0; BISC 100/3.0; BISC 101/ Option B units from SOCY at the 300-level or above; DEVS 305/3.0; ENSC 305/3.0; INTS 307/3.0; POLS 485/3.0 C units from SOCY at the 200-level or above; DEVS 305/3.0; ENSC 305/3.0; INTS 307/3.0; KNPE 367/3.0; POLS 485/ Option B units from SOCY at the 300-level or above; DEVS 305/3.0; DEVS 311/3.0; ENSC 305/3.0; INTS 306/3.0; INTS 307/3.0; POLS 485/3.0 C units from SOCY at the 200-level or above; DEVS 305/3.0; DEVS 311/3.0; ENSC 305/3.0; INTS 306/3.0; INTS 307/3.0; KNPE 367/3.0; POLS 485/3.0 SOCY Core courses, Option courses SOCY- Medial 1. Core A. 6.0 units in SOCY 122/ Core A. 6.0 units in SOCY 122/6.0; BISC 100/3.0; BISC 101/ Option B units from SOCY at the 200-level or above; DEVS 305/3.0; ENSC 305/3.0; INTS 307/3.0; KNPE 367/3.0; POLS 485/ Option B units from SOCY at the 200-level or above; DEVS 305/3.0; DEVS 311/3.0; ENSC 305/3.0; INTS 306/3.0; INTS 307/3.0; KNPE 367/3.0; POLS 485/3.0 SOCY Core courses, Option courses SOCY-G-BA 1. Core A. 6.0 units in SOCY 122/ Core A. 6.0 units in SOCY 122/6.0; BISC 100/3.0; BISC 101/ Option B. 6.0 units from SOCY at the 300-level or above; DEVS 305/3.0; ENSC 305/3.0; INTS 307/3.0; POLS 485/3.0 C. 6.0 units from SOCY at the 200-level or above; DEVS 305/3.0; ENSC 305/3.0; INTS 307/3.0; KNPE 367/3.0; POLS 485/ Option B. 6.0 units from SOCY at the 300-level or above; DEVS 305/3.0; DEVS 311/3.0; ENSC 305/3.0; INTS 306/3.0; INTS 307/3.0; POLS 485/3.0 C. 6.0 units from SOCY at the 200-level or above; DEVS 305/3.0; DEVS 311/3.0; ENSC 305/3.0; INTS 306/3.0; INTS 307/3.0; KNPE 367/3.0; POLS 485/3.0 Respectfully Submitted, Jenn Stephenson Chair, Curriculum Committee Page 7 of 75

8 NEW UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM PROPOSAL Full Submission Form This template is to be used when seeking approval for a brand new Undergraduate program of study leading to a degree, or for-credit Senate-approved Diploma or Certificate. For further information, see Section III of the QUAQPs Guide. New Program submissions must receive the approval of Faculty Board prior to being externally reviewed. The submission, external review, and the internal response to the review will, as a package, be submitted to the Senate Office for referral to the Senate Committee on Academic Development (SCAD), which will then make its recommendations to Senate. Academic Units should contact the relevant Dean s Office(s) during the development of the proposal. Refer also to the QUQAPs website for more information. NOTE: the textboxes in this template will expand as needed. Part A General Summary Name of Proposed Program: Unit(s): BA General in Liberal Studies History and courses offered by variety of FAS departments Proposed Start Date: Summer 2016 Contact Information (1) Contact Information (2) Name: James Carson Name: Bev King Title: Department Chair Title: Assistant Dean (Teaching and Learning) Unit: History Unit: Faculty of Arts and Science Jc35@queensu.ca kingb@queensu.ca Executive Summary (1 page maximum suggested Minimum font size 11 pp) Briefly summarize the rationale for introducing this new program and how it fits with the academic goals of the Faculty/School and University. Briefly describe: the educational goals and learning outcomes; internal or external collaboration required to deliver this program; how the relevant stakeholders (e.g. faculty, staff, students) were consulted in preparing the proposal; and additional resources required to deliver this program. The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies is a new General Plan within the existing Bachelor of Arts Degree Program in the Faculty of Arts and Science. The Liberal Studies program is aligned with growing recognition of the value of a liberal arts education with its focus on skills such as critical thinking and communication, and is designed to provide students with an integrated liberal studies education, structured around modes of critical thought, and focused on breadth rather than specialization. It also responds to increasing demand from undergraduates for a program that will prepare them for work in the 21st-century, in jobs that may not yet exist but that will require them to have the transferable skills that can be gained through an interdisciplinary approach to intellectual inquiry, argument and analysis. Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 1 of 22 Page 8 of 75

9 The BA in Liberal Studies will start with a required foundational course, LIBS 100, which will introduce students to approaches, methodologies and fundamental questions in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Students will then be required to select courses from each of the four modes of critical thought: scientific inquiry and reasoning, insights into contemporary society and culture, critical perspectives on history, and academic writing. Finally, a required capstone course, LIBS 300, will enable students to draw on and synthesize their learning using a collaborative, project-based approach. By fostering an interdisciplinary approach to intellectual inquiry, argument and analysis, the BA in Liberal Studies will prepare students for more in-depth study in a specific field or to enter a professional program such as law, as well as provide them with a strong comprehensive educational foundation and the adaptable skills for any career path or life activity. The BA General in Liberal Studies is being developed as an online program to attract new, distance students to Queen s. It will be offered through the Continuing and Distance Studies unit (CDS) in Arts and Science, using existing administrative structures and infrastructure, and following the Faculty s well-established practices for high quality online learning. Almost all of the courses that will contribute to the Liberal Studies Plan are already offered online through CDS; by drawing these courses into a coherent, yet flexible Plan with critical foundational and capstone LIBS courses and a strong academic rationale, the Faculty of Arts and Science can build on its existing strengths and play a role in meeting the needs of the distance community. The development of the concept of the Liberal Studies Plan, has involved broad consultation with colleagues across the Faculty of Arts and Science. A working group comprising faculty members from History, Philosophy, Physics, and Languages, Literatures and Cultures developed the plan, the framework and learning outcomes of which have been approved by all departments whose courses are included in the plan as options. The Plan will be offered by the Department of History in partnership with a wide range of departments in the faculty, drawing on their individual academic strengths and benefitting from the expertise and experience of faculty members in different areas. We believe it will attract students of the same exceptional quality as we find in the constituent departments on campus, and will expand the University s community of learners to those not physically present on campus. The BA in Liberal Studies will uphold Queen s values of intellectual integrity and freedom of inquiry and the exchange of ideas, while providing greater access to students from diverse backgrounds through the online delivery format. The structure of the BA in Liberal Studies is consistent with the Faculty of Arts and Science policy for BA General Plans. The Plan is made up of 30.0 units of specified core and option degree-credit courses, which are combined with electives to complete the 90.0-unit degree program. The BA in Liberal Studies will only be available for admission through distance studies since we do not admit on-campus students to 3-year General degrees. Consistent with our current policies, we will allow on-campus students to graduate with this degree if they are unable to complete their Honours program and have met all the requirements for the Liberal Studies Plan. Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 2 of 22 Page 9 of 75

10 Part B Evaluation Criteria Part B is to be completed by the Unit/Faculty. In accordance with Queen s University Quality Assurance Processes (QUQAPs), the criteria should be regarded as the minimum criteria upon which the new program submission will be assessed. Further information can be found in the QUQAPs Guide. 1. Introduction 1.1 Describe how the Program is consistent with the University s mission and values as well as the academic goals of the Faculty(ies) and Unit(s). In its focus on the student learning experience, the 2011 Academic Plan emphasizes the need for the institution to develop and nurture the fundamental academic skills on which inquiry-based learning depends: critical reading, effective writing and communication, numeracy, inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving, information literacy, academic integrity, effective collaboration, intercultural literacy. Further, the Academic Plan highlights the importance of providing inter and multiple disciplinary opportunities for students to develop diverse approaches, methods and perspectives. The BA in Liberal Studies responds to these recommendations by providing a systematic framework within which to develop fundamental academic skills, provide interdisciplinary experiences through new foundational and capstone courses to explore the relationships and interconnectedness among the sciences, social sciences and humanities, and select from a wide range of multidisciplinary experiences to contextual and enrich their learning. Writing skills will be fostered though the required Academic Writing component, one of the four modes of critical thought that make up the degree plan. In addition, the Academic Plan emphasizes the role that peer interaction plays in fostering deep learning. Following the established quality standards for online course design in Arts and Science, all online courses include collaborative group activities and peer interaction, regardless of discipline. In this way a learning community is established regardless of the physical location of individual students. 1.2 List the Objectives of the Program (or Programs) and specify the anticipated learning outcomes and career paths [Refer to Undergraduate Degree Level Expectations (UDLEs, p.31 of QUQAPs] The primary objectives of the BA in Liberal Studies are to provide an integrated liberal arts education focused on transferable skills such as critical inquiry, problem solving and collaboration, and to attract new distance students to Queen s University. Cumulative learning outcomes acquired through successful completion of the core, option and elective courses that comprise the degree program map on to the Undergraduate Degree Level Expectations in the following way: Depth and Breadth of Knowledge On successful completion of the BA General in Liberal Studies, students will be able to: identify foundational concepts from a range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, and natural and physical sciences; describe the connections among the disciplines; discuss the process of development of intellectual thought over human history. Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 3 of 22 Page 10 of 75

11 Knowledge of Methodologies On successful completion of the BA General in Liberal Studies, students will be able to: identify the primary methods of inquiry in a range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, and natural and physical sciences; select the appropriate methodologies to critically evaluate historical events, societies and their artefacts. Application of Knowledge On successful completion of the BA General in Liberal Studies, students will be able to: critically evaluate historical events, societies and their artefacts using appropriate methodologies; construct multidisciplinary knowledge, individually and in collaboration with peers, that addresses the common topic of inquiry; demonstrate problem-solving skills, habits of mind or ways of thinking when approaching problems. Communication Skills On successful completion of the BA General in Liberal Studies, students will be able to: communicate information, arguments, and analyses accurately and reliably to a range of audiences. Awareness of Limits of Knowledge On successful completion of the BA General in Liberal Studies, students will be able to: identify gaps between foundational concepts from humanities, social sciences, and natural and physical sciences and the shortcomings of each. Autonomy and Professional Capacity On successful completion of the BA General in Liberal Studies, students will be able to: construct multidisciplinary knowledge, individually and in collaboration with peers, that addresses the common topic of inquiry; communicate information, arguments, and analyses accurately and reliably to a range of audiences. The program is not aimed at a particular career path but will instead provide a broad liberal arts education that can support any number of career endeavours that involve writing, critical thinking, and synthesizing of information. Graduates will have the transferable skills to be successful in a variety of areas, including careers in government, education, and business. The program may also afford students the opportunity to ladder the credential into a second degree or certification that relates directly to particular career or professional training such as law. In a January 2014 report compiled by the Association of American Colleges and Universities and the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, How Liberal Arts and Sciences Majors Fare in Employment, the authors examined US census data and concluded that studies in liberal arts fields can and [do] lead to successful and remunerative careers in a wide array of professions. 1.3 Explain how the objectives will be achieved (e.g. course work, teaching and research seminars, independent research, laboratory and technical training, internships, practica, major research papers, and thesis) The objectives of the BA in Liberal Studies will be achieved through online courses designed using best practices for active learning. Engaging students in active learning increases their knowledge of content and promotes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities while instilling a sense of belonging to the learning community, increasing communication with the instructor, and enhancing student persistence in online courses. Core and option courses in the Liberal Studies plan will provide opportunities for students to share Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 4 of 22 Page 11 of 75

12 their work with their peers, and to engage in activities such as debates. In the capstone LIBS 300 course, students will complete a collaborative group research project. 1.4 Address the appropriateness of the proposed nomenclature (e.g., BAH, BSCH [degree programs only]. The designation of the program as a Bachelor of Arts is appropriate since the plan is founded on an arts and humanities-based education, rather than on the natural and physical sciences (BSC). BA indicates that its learning outcomes are consistent with the degree-level expectations of a three-year program (in contrast to the four-year BAH). 2. Program Regulations 2.1 Admission Standards - Provide the Program s admission standards, including degree, diploma or certificate and course requirements and any other specific standards with reference to learning outcomes and expectations of the Program (e.g. Grade 12, undergraduate degree, etc.). If applicable, indicate policies/procedures to encourage applications from qualified under-represented groups (e.g. Aboriginal people, visible minorities or persons with disabilities). Admissions standards for the BA Liberal Studies are the same for the BAH degree at Queens, as specified in the Faculty of Arts and Science Admission Regulations 2 to 5. For graduates with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma: minimum overall 75% average on six 4U and 4M courses, including ENG4U and no more than three 4M courses. These standards are the same as for admission to other BA General programs offered online in the Faculty (BAs in English, History, Psychology and Global Development Studies). 2.2 Language Requirements Please specify the Program s English language requirement, including, if applicable, required English as a Second Language Assessment scores. The English language requirements for the BA Liberal Studies are the same as for all Faculty of Arts and Science degree programs, and are articulated in the Faculty s Admission Regulation Program Structure and Requirements Describe the Program under the following headings (where applicable) 3.1 General Program Requirements Describe the program duration and rationale, total number of courses, examination, etc. The structure of the BA in Liberal Studies is consistent with the Faculty of Arts and Science policy for BA General Plans. The Plan is made up of 30.0 units of specified core, option, and supporting degree-credit courses, which are combined with electives to complete the 90.0-unit degree program. In addition to 9.0 units of required courses (LIB 100 and LIBS 300), students will select option courses from each of four modes of critical thought: (1) 6.0 units from Scientific Inquiry and Reasoning (e.g. Math, Biology, Computing, Psychology, etc.); (2) 6.0 units from Insights into Contemporary Society and Culture (e.g. Film, Sociology, Philosophy, etc.); (3) 6.0 units from Critical Perspectives on History (e.g. History, Religious Studies, Classics, etc.); and (4) 3.0 units from Academic Writing (Writing courses). The balance of the degree program will be freely chosen electives. The BA in Liberal Studies will only be available for admission through distance studies since we do not admit on-campus students to 3-year General degrees. Consistent with our current policies, we will allow on-campus students to graduate with this degree if they are unable to complete their Honours program and have met all the requirements for the Liberal Studies Plan. 3.2 Course Requirements In Table 1 below, list core (required) courses, optional courses (e.g. select X from the following list) and elective courses (indicate level and disciplines). Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 5 of 22 Page 12 of 75

13 Table 1. Course requirements (add additional rows as needed) Course/Credit (number and name) (C)ore, (O)ption or (E)lective Proposed Instructor(s) Academic Unit LIBS 100/3.0 Origins and Practices of the Liberal Arts C J.Carson HIST LIBS 300/6.0 The Liberal Arts in the Contemporary World C J.Carson HIST Scientific Inquiry and Reasoning units from: ASTR 101/3.0 Astronomy I: The Solar System O D. Hanes PHYS BIOL 102/3.0 Introductory Biology of Cells O K.Ko BIOL BIOL 103/3.0 Introductory Biology of Organisms O K.Ko, C.Moyes BIOL BIOL 111/3.0 Ecology and the Environment O L.Nagel BIOL BIOL 319/3.0 Introduction to Ethnobotany O D.Kristensen BIOL BIOL 330/3.0 Cell Biology O S.Regan BIOL CHEM 113/3.0 General Chemistry I O N.Mosey CHEM CHEM 114/3.0 General Chemistry II O N.Mosey CHEM CHEM 281/3.0 General Organic Chemistry I O J.Carran CHEM CHEM 285/3.0 General Organic Chemistry II O J.Carran CHEM CISC 101/3.0 Elements of Computing Science O A.McLeod CISC CISC 121/3.0 Introduction to Computing Science I O W.Powley CISC ECON 111/3.0 Introductory Microeconomics O I.Cromb ECON ECON 112/3.0 Introductory Macroeconomics O I.Cromb ECON ECON 223/3.0 Macroeconoomic Policy O A.Hageman ECON ECON 243/3.0 The Economics of Health Care O U.Berkok ECON MATH 121/6.0 Differential and Integral Calculus O A.Ableson MATH PHYS P20/3.0 Physicists in the Nuclear Age O B.Castell PHYS PHYS 118/6.0 Basic Physics O M. Singh PHYS PSYC 100/6.0 Principles of Psychology O J.Atkinson PSYC PSYC 205/3.0 Introduction to Comparative M. C. Olmstead and V. O Cognition A. Kuhlmeier PSYC PSYC 235/6.0 Abnormal Psychology O TBA PSYC PSYC 241/3.0 Social Psychology O TBA PSYC PSYC 251/3.0 Developmental Psychology O E.Kelley, S.Fitneva PSYC PSYC 271/3.0 Brain and Behaviour I O MValsingkar-Smyth PSYC PSYC 333/3.0 Human Sexuality O PSYC PSYC 370/3.0 Brain and Behaviour II O MValsingkar-Smyth PSYC PSYC 397/3.0 History of Modern Psychology O M.Olmstead PSYC STAT 263/3.0 Introduction to Statistics O C.Molson STAT Insights into Contemporary Society and Culture 6.0 units DEVS 100/6.0 Canada and the Third World O M.Hostetler DEVS DEVS 220/3.0 Introduction to Aboriginal Studies O R.Lovelace DEVS DEVS 221/3.0 Topics in Aboriginal Studies O R.Lovelace DEVS DEVS 230/3.0 The Global Political Economy of Development O M.Hostetler DEVS DEVS 240/3.0 Culture and Development O DEVS Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 6 of 22 Page 13 of 75

14 DRAM 205/3.0 Theatre in the Age of Film and Television O G.Renyk DRAM DRAM 211/3.0 Introduction to Theatre for Young Audiences O C. Walker DRAM FILM 240/3.0 Media and Popular Culture O S.Matrix FILM FILM 260/3.0 Digital Media Theory and Practice O S.Matrix FILM FILM 340/3.0 Advertising and Consumer Culture O S.Matrix FILM FRST 290/3.0 Paris through Literature, Painting, Cinema and Photography O C.D havernas FREN GNDS 120/3.0 Women, Gender, Difference O TBA GNDS GNDS 125/3.0 Gender, Race and Pop Culture O M.Houghtaling GNDS GPHY 101/3.0 Human Geography O A.Godlewska GPHY LLCU 209/3.0 Rio de Janeiro: the Marvelous City O A.DaCosta LLCU MUSC 171/3.0 The Social History of Popular Music O R.MacKay MUSC PHIL 111/6.0 Great Works of Philosophy O J.Miller PHIL PHIL 203/3.0 Science and Society O Mark C. R. Smith PHIL PHIL 240/3.0 Philosophy of Education O P.Fairfield PHIL PHIL 259/3.0 Critical Thinking O N.Salay PHIL SOCY 122/6.0 Introduction to Sociology O R.Beamish SOCY Critical Perspectives on History 6.0 units ARTH 250/3.0 Art, Culture, and Society O J.Russell-Corbett ARTH ARTH 354/3.0 Age of Rembrandt O J.Russell-Corbett ARTH CLST 205/3.0 Ancient Humour O D.Griffith CLST ENGL 100/6.0 Introduction to Literary Study O R.Morrison, ENGL ENGL 223/3.0 Selected Women Writers O A.Varadharajan ENGL ENGL 237/3.0 Children s Literature O H.Evans ENGL HIST 124/6.0 Canada in the World S.Maynard HIST HIST 125/6.0 The Evolution of Modern Europe O L.Trofimov HIST HIST 200/3.0 India and the World O A.Sen HIST HIST 207/3.0 Global Indigenous Histories O J.Carson HIST HIST 252/3.0 Africa and the Modern World O D. Van Tol HIST HIST 260/6.0 Canada from the Conquest to the Present O B.Walker HIST HIST 272/6.0 United States, Colonial Era to Present O J.Carson HIST HIST 280/6.0 Gender in North American History O B. Bos HIST MUSC 102/3.0 Western Music: Napoleon to 9/11 O G. Freeman MUSC RELS 131/6.0 World Religions/Religious Worlds O D.LaGrone RELS Academic Writing 3.0 units WRIT 120/3.0 Fundamentals of Effective Writing O T.Kellington, L.Kinderman WRIT WRIT 125/3.0 Fundamentals of Academic Writing O J.Prinsen,L.Vos WRIT WRIT 225/3.0 Writing in Academic Contexts O M.Hardwick WRIT WRIT 265/3.0 Editing in Academic and Professional Contexts O E.Barton, M.Garvie WRIT WRIT 290/3.0 Writing Literary Non-Fiction O R.May WRIT Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 7 of 22 Page 14 of 75

15 3.3 Course Descriptions - For each undergraduate course that is part of the proposed Program, provide a calendar description and append the course outline; also indicate if the course currently exists. *Note: All courses currently exist and are offered online unless otherwise indicated. See Appendix 1 for Course Descriptions. 3.4 Program Timelines In a table or figure, summarize the expected progress through the Program by term, to degree completion. Table 2. Expected program progression through to degree completion* Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Fall W SS F W SS F W SS 3.0 units 6.0 units from one of LIBS 300/6.0 from the course lists (other Academic than Academic Writing Writing) course list LIBS 100/ units from one of the course lists (other than Academic Writing) 18.0 units of electives, some of which would serve as prerequisites for courses in the course lists for modes of critical thinking 6.0 units from one of the course lists (other than Academic Writing) 18.0 units of electives *The pattern in Table 2 assumes progression based on full-time study units of electives 3.5 Part-Time Studies - If the Program is offered on a part-time basis describe how the delivery differs from that of the full-time Program and summarize the pathway to completion. Distance studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science does not distinguish formally between part-time and full-time studies, but, based on data from other online degree programs offered through Continuing and Distance Studies, we anticipate that about half of the students will complete the program on a part-time basis. There will be no minimum number of units in which students are required to enroll concurrently or per year. It is intended that students will take LIBS 100 as a foundational course early in their program, progress in meeting the program outcomes as they meet the learning outcomes of the option courses, and finally, complete the program with the capstone course, LIBS Progress Evaluation - Describe the frequency and method of monitoring student progress and how it will be administered. Student progress and performance will be monitored using existing practices and protocols in the Faculty of Arts and Science and participating departments, such as the annual assessment of students overall GPA in order to determine their standing. Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 8 of 22 Page 15 of 75

16 3.7 Other - Comment on any special matters and innovative features (e.g., the Program will be fully accredited by Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing). N/A 4. Program Content 4.1 Explain how the curriculum addresses the current state of the discipline and fields of study. The curriculum requires students to take courses in the Liberal Arts three domains humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences and comports well with similar programs offered at other universities, such as the Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree at Harvard University. Given the broad range of courses students must take to complete the program requirements, they will encounter innovative research and teaching in a variety of subject areas, and the structure and expectations of the program will require them to synthesize what they have learned and to apply it to real world situations. The focus on transferable skills, not just knowledge, places the BA in Liberal Studies on the leading edge of contemporary curriculum design. 4.2 Identify any unique curriculum or program innovations or creative components. The capstone course, LIBS 300, is unique because it engages program students in a capstone project that entails both individual and collaborative research that must derive from the Liberal Studies three domains. In the course, students will be able to draw together the disciplinary perspectives of the courses they have taken pursuant to the program and develop a multidisciplinary approach to the capstone project. 4.3 Academic Integrity - Explain how the Program educates students on the importance and role of academic integrity. All courses that comprise the program include in their syllabi Faculty of Arts and Science regulations related to Academic Integrity, and instructors use strategies to ensure academic integrity in the online environment. Students are provided with guidelines for the responsible use of material that is not their own and for the documentation of such material, particularly in research-focused courses such as LIBS 300. Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 9 of 22 Page 16 of 75

17 5. Assessment of Teaching and Learning 5.1 Degree Level Expectations (DLE)* In Table 3 below, summarize how the Program s structure and requirements address each DLE listed, as well as any additional program-specific DLEs (Refer to Undergraduate Degree Learning Outcomes UDLE, p.31 of QUQAPs for more information about undergraduate DLEs). Table 3. Mapping curriculum and degree level expectations (DLEs) (add rows as needed) DLE Learning Outcomes Relevant Courses, Academic Requirement Depth and breadth of knowledge identify foundational concepts from a range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, and natural and physical sciences describe the connections among the disciplines discuss the process of development of intellectual thought over human history LIBS 100 & 300 will address the breadth of knowledge while the other option courses that comprise the program will address depth of knowledge in the three primary subject fields humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences Indicators of Achievement Satisfactory marks in the option courses and demonstration of awareness of breadth and implications of the liberal arts in LIBS 100 and 300 as attested by in-course assessment tools Knowledge of methodologies identify the primary methods of inquiry in a range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, and natural and physical sciences select the appropriate methodologies to critically evaluate historical events, societies and their artefacts LIBS 100 & 300, BIOL 102 & 103 & 319, CHEM 113 & 114, CISC 101 & 121, ECON 111 & 112, MATH 121, PHYS 118, PSYC 100 & 390, STAT 263, DEVS 100 & 240, FILM 240 & 260, GNDS 120 & 125, GPHY 101, MUSC 171, PHIL 259, SOCY 122, ARTH 250, ENGL 100 Satisfactory marks in the listed courses and demonstration of awareness of methodological principles in LIBS 100 and 300 as attested by in-course assessment tools Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 10 of 22 Page 17 of 75

18 Application of knowledge critically evaluate historical events, societies and their artefacts using appropriate methodologies construct multidisciplinary knowledge, individually and in collaboration with peers, that addresses the common topic of inquiry demonstrate problem-solving skills, habits of mind or ways of thinking when approaching problems Communication skills communicate information, arguments, and analyses accurately and reliably to a range of audiences Awareness of limits of knowledge identify gaps between foundational concepts from humanities, social sciences, and natural and physical sciences and the shortcomings of each Autonomy and professional capacity construct multidisciplinary knowledge, individually and in collaboration with peers, that addresses the common topic of LIBS 100 & 300 and all option courses All program courses in general but in particular LIBS 300, WRIT 120, 125 & 225, FILM 260, PHIL 259 LIBS 100 & 300 All option courses will require a mix, depending on the course, of individual and collaborative working skills that will enhance both autonomy and professional capacity. WRIT courses, Satisfactory marks in the option courses and application of liberal arts methods and perspectives in LIBS 100 and 300 as attested by in-course assessment tools Satisfactory marks in the option courses, demonstration of satisfactory writing skills in WRIT 120, 125 & 225; of digital communication skills in FILM 260; of critical thinking and communication skills in PHIL 259; and writing, discussion, and collaborative working skills in LIBS 300 The LIBS courses will prepare students to perceive the gaps within, limitations of, and overlap between the liberal arts three domains and to develop strategies to overcome such limits in in-class assessment activities Satisfactory marks in the option courses and demonstration of success in WRIT courses Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 11 of 22 Page 18 of 75

19 inquiry communicate information, arguments, and analyses accurately and reliably to a range of audiences in particular, will develop particular professional skills. * this refers to certificate, diploma or degree as appropriate Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 12 of 22 Page 19 of 75

20 5.2 Describe how the proposed methods of assessing student achievement relate to the Program learning outcomes and degree level expectations. The methods of assessment within each option course will vary from course to course and will be appropriate to the discipline or subject in question. These may include self-assessment quizzes, tests, exams, essays, written assignments, group and individual creative assignments, and group activities, both synchronous and asynchronous. LIBS 100 and LIBS 300 will require students to draw together and to synthesize the broad approach to knowledge that constitutes the liberal arts. LIBS 300, in particular, will require students to deploy the liberal arts three domains in an effort to individually and collaboratively understand and interpret a salient issue of real world application and public interest. 5.3 Outline the plans for documenting and demonstrating the level of performance of students (must be consistent with the OCAV s Undergraduate Degree Level Expectations - Refer to p.31 of QUQAPs) Level of performance will be attested by the grades students receive in the various courses that comprise the program and LIBS 300, which must be taken by all students in the program, will enable a summative assessment of students success in meeting the UDLEs. 6. Mode of Delivery 6.1 Explain how the proposed mode(s) of delivery meets the Program learning outcomes and the degree level expectations. Comment on the relationship between mode of delivery and accessibility requirements. All courses are online and the mix of subjects covered, assignments, and assessment tools that students will encounter in the program will give broad preparation and diverse experience to students as they meet the UDLEs. CDS (and ITS) ensures that all online courses meet level A standards of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Course notes use HTML pages accessible by all screen readers. All videos and audios have close captioning and/or transcripts. Level AA standards must be in place for all courses as of In the meantime, CDS responds to individual student requests (through Disability Services) and adapts material as needed. CDS also consults with the Adaptive Technology Centre and Disability Services Office to ensure individual student s needs are met. 6.2 Distance Delivery - Where students may take the same Program, or elements of it, in two different modes of delivery, indicate how consistency in Program requirements and standards will be assured. Describe how a learning community will be fostered, how regular interactions with faculty, students, etc., will be assured, and comment on access to materials, resources, and technology. Quality standards are ensured by new courses going through the standard Departmental and Faculty curricular approval processes. Courses that are offered both online and on campus must share the same learning outcomes; this is ensured by the academic Department formally verifying their approval of common student learning outcomes when an existing course is first developed into an online version. A learning community is created through the peer interaction that is included in all online courses, and through online office hours with instructor and TAs, which are conducted both synchronously and asynchronously. All course materials are available online; textbooks are purchased through the Campus Bookstore and delivered to off-campus students. Students have access to Library holdings and resources, and support services are available online, phone or in person. Technology needs are clearly articulated for enrolment in courses, and technological support is provided to students by both ITS and CDS. Last Revised: November 03, 2015 Page 13 of 22 Page 20 of 75