Date of Submittal:          October 13, 2003	School Document No.:  LSS 03-10
Proposed Effective Date:         Spring 2004	Submitting Department:   Foreign Languages and Literature
Approved by School:	Contact Person:          K. Tobin
Approved by Univ. Senate:	Form 40 Needed:       Yes    x      No

Subject:                 New Course:  LAS 4xx Hispanic Heritage of the Calumet Region

Justification:        This course will be offered for credit in Latin American Studies, and will serve as part of a core of courses in Latin American Studies.

Current:  None.

Proposed:  LAS 4xx  Hispanic Heritage of the Calumet Region

                                (Class 3, cr. 3)

                                Prerequisite: none

An exploration of the history of Hispanic immigration into the Calumet Region.  The course will include an examination of cultural diversity, politics, community organizations, and contributions of local Hispanic-Americans.

Impact on Students: 

Students will benefit from developing a greater awareness of diversity in the Calumet Region. The course will contribute to greater course diversity among program offerings.  It will benefit students in a number of disciplines.

Impact on Other Academic Units:       

Has been approved at department level in Foreign Languages and Literature.  Will serve needs of other departments.

Impact on University Resources:        

No significant impact.  We currently have faculty qualified to teach this course, and purchases of materials should not exceed normal budget.

Impact on General Education:               N/A