SENATE DOCUMENT #30

                       ACADEMIC POLICIES COMMITTEE

                              DOCUMENT #20

                                 1984-85



The Academic Policies Committee recommends the addition of the following 
courses in the area of Foreign Languages.




    Italian (ITAL)
    
    
    110, 120  Elementary Italian I, II (3, 3)
    
        Introduction to Italian language and culture through 
        classroom and laboratory instruction.  Emphasis on the 
        spoken language.  Open for credit to beginners and those 
        referred by placement test or departmental evaluation.
    
    210, 220  Intermediate Italian I, II (3,3)
    
        Thorough review of Italian grammar.  Reading to develop 
        comprehension and speed.  Writing of simple compositions.  
        Intensive conversational drill.  Prerequisite:  120 or 
        equivalent.
    
    
    
    Russian (RUSS)
    
    
    110, 120  Elementary Russian I, II (3, 3)
    
        Introduction to Russian language and culture through 
        classroom and laboratory instruction.  Emphasis on the 
        spoken language.  Open for credit to beginners and those 
        referred by placement test or departmental evaluation.
    
    210, 220  Intermediate Russian I, II (3,3)
    
        Thorough review of Russian grammar.  Reading to develop 
        comprehension and speed.  Writing of simple compositions.  
        Intensive conversational drill.  Prerequisite:  120 or 
        equivalent.
    
    
    Rationale:
    
    
    Both courses are now taught as special topics courses and have
    been highly successful.  Highly competent adjuncts are available 
    to teach.  These courses support existing areas of UNCA strength 
    and provide more option for students.