Applications for courses that have not previously held this designation need to be made using the university Course Change or Course Addition Forms (http://www.marshall.edu/senate/ucc/) with the materials below appended.

 

On the Course Change form, explanation of adding the [international or multicultural] designation needs to be explained beside the “Change in Course Number” as well as in the “Explanation” section.  On the Course Addition Form, next to “First Term to be Offered” please put in “Designator: _____” and the appropriate designation thereafter.

 

Submissions – both new courses and courses applying for recertification - must include…

(1) A page addressing how the course addresses INTL Studies Content Requirements, as illustrated in the blank matrix below:

 

INTL Studies Content Requirements	How does the course content address the INTL content requirements?   Name and briefly describe, for example, readings, lectures, videos, interactions, discussions.	How do instructors assess the INTL content?   Name and briefly describe, for example, evaluation standards for exams, papers, projects, presentations.
At least 50% of the content of focuses on the current world.
At least 50% of the content of covers topics beyond the United States’ borders.
Students identify and evaluate the fundamentals of one or more of: geography, history, economics, sociology, anthropology, religion, health, language, politics, technology, issues and events that shape the current world.
Students recognize and appraise the major issues, concerns, and problems of a super-national or global scope in the current world (including, but not limited to, environmental concerns, international business, peace and war, underdevelopment, population growth and decline, human rights).
Students recognize and assess diversity within, and interactions among, current world nations, peoples, and cultures, and how these help shape the current world.

 

(2) A detailed sample syllabus which includes

a. A list of typical assignments and assessments tied to INTL learning outcomes;

b. A list of typical readings; and

c. A weekly schedule of activities.