Prposed academic changes at Elon

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<p>The</a> Pendulum - Proposed changes in general studies will expand required student experiences at Elon</p>

<p>This article appeared in the Pendulum a few weeks ago. I understand they are just proposed changes. I am wondering if any of you who are current students or parents or who will be entering Elon in the fall have heard any more about it? I am concerned by a few elements of this plan - namely the focus on requiring a minor in the College of Arts and Science and the increased foreign language requirements.</p>

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The qualifying second academic experience must be a second major, a full semester abroad, a minor in the College of Arts and Sciences or a pathway.

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The challenge the revised curriculum poses is that all students would potentially be required to either major or minor in the College of Arts and Sciences, which could be very difficult to do, said Kenn Gaither, associate dean of the School of Communications.

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Another proposed revision is to increase the foreign language proficiency from the 122 level to the 221 level.

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<p>I understand that if enacted, the changes would not begin until perhaps fall 2013 - I'm just curious if this topic is getting much discussion on campus and what people are saying.</p>

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<p>RVM: from what I can tell, those already enrolled for fall 2011 and (prospective)2012 would not fall under these new requirements…so I don’t think anyone on campus would be discussing them (or incoming students either)…certainly hasn’t been an issue for freshman preregistration…</p>

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<p>Just curious if these changes are going to take place or not and when they would happen. I did ask someone about it when we were there in April and he was not familiar with it - so maybe it’s not getting much attention?</p>

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<p>I’d email the Dean of the College’s office if you’re curious where they’re heading with this. Admissions might also know.</p>

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<p>[The</a> Pendulum - Elon releases updated general studies proposal, further revisions planned for this fall](<a href=“Informasi Seputar Pendidikan Dan Ilmu Pengetahuan”>Informasi Seputar Pendidikan Dan Ilmu Pengetahuan)</p>

<p>Another update on proposed curriculum changes. I found this article to be very confusing.</p>

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<p>^^me too…on all levels…thought it was my brain fog…</p>