Section 1. Proposal Information
Course Developer:
 Bruce Sanchez  
Date:       
Catalog year to take effect :  
2013-2014 __
2014-2015 _X_

Revision in credits
/Contact Hours

Type of Proposal
X Revised course 
 199 Special Studies
 299 Trends 

Type of Course:
X Lower Division Collegiate (transfer)
 Professional/Technical (program requires)
 Professional/Technical (stand-alone)
 Developmental, numbered below 100

Rationale:
How does this proposal further the goals of the program or department? 
This revision will bring the credits for this lower division course into line with similar courses at the U. of O. and other state institutions, as well as enabling a more comprehensive presentation of the cultural anthropology of the indigenous cultures of Mexico.
     
What evidence supports this proposal? 
Due to offering in-class presentations as a grading option, 3 contact hours a week has proved insufficient time to present to students the breadth and interconnections of the indigenous cultures of Mexico, especially since the last weeks of the term are taken up with student presentations.
     
(New courses) How do you know there is a demand for this course? 
     

PREVIOUS Catalog/Course Information:
Course Number:  Anth 228     Course Title in Banner:  Cultures of Mexico     (30 characters maximum)

Full Course Title in print catalog:  Cultures of Mexico    

Prerequisites:       Co-requisites:      
Grade Option: X Graded (with P/NP option)   Pass/No Pass only
Number / Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
3 Lecture	30 hours (lecture credits x 10)	36 hours (lecture credits x 12)	33 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
3 Total credits (sum)	30 Total hours (sum)	36 Total hours (sum)	33 Total hours (sum)	
What will change in this course as a result of changing the credits?
 Course Description 	X Course Outline		X Contact Hours
 Course Outcomes		 Other (explain):      
Section 2. Proposed Course Outline (A general statement of course content that informs class syllabus construction.)
Course Number:  Anth 228     Course Title for Banner:  Cultures of Mexico     (30 characters maximum)

Full Course Title for print catalog:  Anth 228: Cultures of Mexico    

Prerequisites:       Co-requisites:      
Grade Option: X Graded (with P/NP option)   Pass/No Pass only
Number / Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
4 Lecture	40 hours (lecture credits x 10)	48 hours (lecture credits x 12)	44 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
4 Total credits (sum)	40 Total hours (sum)	48 Total hours (sum)	44 Total hours (sum)	

Original Course Description:	
This is the second term of a three (3) term sequence of Anthropology courses which deals with the culture and history of Americans of Mexican descent. In this term, the focus of the sequence is on the indigenous peoples and cultures of contemporary Mexico. Special emphasis is given to contemporary  Mayan, Nahua, and Zapotec cultures as well as the impact of European civilization on these. The course will draw upon a number of different resources-readings, videos, student presentations, and artwork to obtain as accurate a knowledge and understanding of the character and history of these cultures as is presently possible.     	

New Course Description (300 character limit):	
	
Original Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Used	
What did the student know, what could the student do at the end of the course, or what attitudes related to the subject would the student hold?

Upon successful completion of this course, the student:	What evidence did you gather that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)
How each outcome was assessed:	
A. Define the major objectives and methods of Ethnology as an anthropological discipline.	A. 3 take-home essay exams, or research project with in-class presentation and final term paper.	
B. Compare and contrast the main cultural characteristics of contemporary Nahua, Zapotec, and Maya ethnic groups.	B. 3 take-home essay exams, or research project with in-class presentation and final term paper.	
C. Apply the major outlines of the culture history of Mexico from the Spanish Conquest to the beginning of the twentieth century.	C. 3 take-home essay exams, or research project with in-class presentation and final term paper.	
D. Demonstrate the influences of European cultural hegemony on indigenous Mexican peoples.	D. 3 take-home essay exams, or research project with in-class presentation and final term paper.	
E. Identify and discuss the major similarities and differences between Mexican and North American cultures.	E. 3 take-home essay exams, or research project with in-class presentation and final term paper.	
New Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Planned	
What will the student know or be able to do at the end of the course, or what attitudes related to the subject will the student hold?
Same as original plus:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:	What evidence will you have that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools may include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)
How each outcome will be assessed:	
A. Define, from an anthropological perspective, the major characteristics of the indigenous oral traditions and art of contemporary Mexico.	A. Same as original.	
B. Demonstrate the influence(s) of the indigenous oral traditions and art of contemporary Mexico on contemporary Mexican-American cultures.	B. Same as original.	
C.      	C.      	
D.      	D.      	
E.      	E.      	

Original Course Content by Major Topics 
What topics were originally presented? What were the main activities of the course? What were the central themes?

1. Introduction: Concepts and methods of Antropology and Ethnology; Geography and Ecology of Mexico; Linguistic and ethnic characteristics.

2. Overview of Mexican culture history: Ancient Foundations; Spanish Conquest; Independence; French Hegemony; Revolution; Relations with U.S. 

3. Maya Ethnography: Geography and Ecology of; Subsistence economy; Social Organization; Religion and "worldview; Relation to Mexican national culture and identity.

4. Nahua: Geography and Ecology of; Subsistence economy; Social Organization; Religion and Worldview; Relation to Mexican national culture and identity.

5. Mixtec: Geography and Ecology of; Subsistence economy; Social Organization; Religion and Worldview. 

6. Zapotec: Geography and Ecology of; Subsistence economy; Social Organization; Religion and Worldview. 

7. Mexican National Identity: Catholic Church; La Familia; Machismo; Self and Society; Cultural continuity. 

New Course Content by Major Topics 
What topics will be presented? What are the main activities of the course? What are the central themes?
(See sample at http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/format3.htm.) 
Same as original plus:
8. Indigenous Mexican oral traditions, art, iconography and influence on contemporary Mexican-American art and literature.

Section 3.  Curriculum Equity (http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/curric.htm)  
To promote an environment where all learners are encouraged to develop their full potential, this course will support Lane’s Curriculum Equity policy in the following way(s)

Using works by Mexican and female anthropologists and ethnographers, this course will not only compare and contrast the cultural characteristics of contemporary indigenous cultures of Mexico with one another, as well the dominate mestizo culture of modern Mexico and Anglo America, but will challenge many of the unwarranted prejudicial stereotypes and misconceptions that surround the indigenous peoples of Mexico. In addition, attention is given to the more balanced and inclusive gender relations and conceptions that obtain in the indigenous cultures of modern Mexico.
Section 4.  Required Signatures
Library Impact Statement
Under accreditation standards, Library consultation is essential for new programs, new courses and for substantively revised courses when the revisions entail any change in library use. 

What assignments will require the use of library and information resources? 
Take-home essays, in-class presentations and term papers may, or will require the use of library and information resources.

Each academic area has a Liaison Librarian (http://www.lanecc.edu/library/liaison.htm) to help faculty identify materials to be ordered to support the curriculum. Make an appointment with the designated librarian to discuss the library needs of your course at least a week ahead of the deadline for submission. 

To be completed by Liaison Librarian:
X Library resources are adequate to support this proposal.
 Additional resources are needed but can be obtained from current funds. 
 Significant additional Library funds/resources are required to support this proposal. 

					     
	Liaison Librarian			Date

Divisional Approvals 
Human, Physical, and Financial Resources (select one):
X Additional instructional costs (staff, materials, services or facilities) will be incurred to offer this course.  Source of funding:       
 No additional instructional resources (staff, materials, services or facilities) are needed to offer this course.
Explain:      

Divisional Recommendation (select one):
X The Division Chair and Administrative Assistant have reviewed this course proposal and kept a copy for divisional files.
 Faculty review of this course was completed within the division on      (date).
 New course outlines have been prepared for the Divisional binder containing all current course outlines.

			     
Office Administrator			Date

Fees (select one):
 We have completed a fee request form to be submitted to ASA upon course approval.
X No special fees will be required for this course.
Required Certifications: 
 We have developed minimum course certification standards for this course to be filed with ASA to allow compliance with the faculty contract.
 We have completed faculty certification form(s)
(http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/faccertf.pdf )
for this course to be filed with ASA and Human Resources so RIF grid information will be updated. 

Divisional Recommendation (select one):
 Pass	 Do Not Pass 

			     
Academic Dean			Date

College Approval 	 			

				     							     
Curriculum Committee Chair				Date		Executive Dean for Academic Affairs	Date

Curriculum Approval Committee hearing:  		     		_____________________________	     
				Date		Vice President for Academic &	              Date
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