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This paper describes the process by which we have constructed a corpus of heterogeneous texts about non-human animals. It aims to contribute both methodologically – in respect of the challenges of compiling a thematic corpus – and substantively – in relation to the identification of some features of discourse about animals. Having introduced the research project and its guiding questions, the article describes the principles of data selection and the procedures used in analysis. We highlight the methods we devised both to avoid the potential circularity associated with pre-determined search terms, and to overcome the limitations of a relatively small corpus containing a wide range of relevant vocabulary. We go on to report some initial findings on the most frequent animal naming terms and adjectives describing them, including a small case study of the adjectives ‘live’ and ‘dead’. The article concludes by indicating the ways in which the iterative methods we have employed are open to further extension, and points to some methodological and substantive implications of this enterprise.

This paper describes the process by which we have constructed a corpus of heterogeneous texts about non-human animals. It aims to contribute both methodologically – in respect of the challenges of compiling a thematic corpus – and substantively – in relation to the identification of some features of discourse about animals. Having introduced the research project and its guiding questions, the article describes the principles of data selection and the procedures used in analysis. We highlight the methods we devised both to avoid the potential circularity associated with pre-determined search terms, and to overcome the limitations of a relatively small corpus containing a wide range of relevant vocabulary. We go on to report some initial findings on the most frequent animal naming terms and adjectives describing them, including a small case study of the adjectives ‘live’ and ‘dead’. The article concludes by indicating the ways in which the iterative methods we have employed are open to further extension, and points to some methodological and substantive implications of this enterprise.

This class will focus on professional issues relevant to the research and application of psychological science, including ethics, legal standards, professionalism, and training/career development. NOTE: This course is a requirement for students wanting to complete a research or applied internship in Psychological Science. Prerequisite(s): PSY 2000 and at least 9 other credits in Psychological Science., AUC 2019 PFITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY NEW COURSE REQUEST FORM (2019-2020) AUC #: ______77________ 1. Course Title: Professional Issues in Psychological Science Banner Abbreviation: Prof. Issues in Psych. Sci. (Limit abbreviation title to no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.) 2. Course Description as it will appear in the catalog. (Whenever possible this description should be limited to no more than 50 words including spaces and punctuation.) This class will focus on professional issues relevant to the research and application of psychological science, including ethics, legal standards, professionalism, and training/career development. NOTE: This course is a requirement for students wanting to complete a research or applied internship in Psychological Science. Prerequisite(s): PSY 2000 and at least 9 other credits in Psychological Science. 3. Sponsoring Department(s): Psychological Science 4. Contact Person: Christopher Adams 5. Department Curriculum Committee Sign-off: (NOTE: All curriculum changes require review by the Department Curriculum Committee and the Department Chair.) Vote: ____4____ / ____0____ / __________ (For / Against / Abstain) Name of Chair, Department Curriculum Committee: Cheryl Armstrong, Ph.D. Name of Chair, Department Sara Levine, Ph.D. 6. Submitted to Appropriate Dean(s): Name of Dean(s):____Margaret Hoey, Ph.D.____________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Will this new course impact any other program within the university? (Impacts on other programs may include, but are not limited to affecting course enrollments of courses offered for other programs, and altering faculty teaching loads for members of other departments/programs.) x NO o YES Department(s): ________________________________ If yes, attach documentation of consultation with impacted departments. 8. List faculty prepared to teach this course: Christopher Adams, Cheryl Armstrong, Jannette McMenamy 9.

This course will examine theories and research on the role of culture in human development and psychological functioning. Topics will include: research methods used in cross-cultural research; the effects of culture on foundational areas of psychology (e.g., cognition, learning, development, emotion, motivation, self & identity, personality, language, and social/interpersonal behavior, and health); and applications to personal and professional domains. Prerequisite(s): PSY2000 or 2110 and at least 2 Psych. Science Foundation courses; or by permission of instructor, AUC 2019 PFITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY NEW COURSE REQUEST FORM (2019-2020) AUC #: ______76________ 1. Course Title: Cultural Psychology Banner Abbreviation: Cultural Psy. (Limit abbreviation title to no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.) 2. Course Description as it will appear in the catalog. (Whenever possible this description should be limited to no more than 50 words including spaces and punctuation.) This course will examine theories and research on the role of culture in human development and psychological functioning. Topics will include: research methods used in cross-cultural research; the effects of culture on foundational areas of psychology (e.g., cognition, learning, development, emotion, motivation, self & identity, personality, language, and social/interpersonal behavior, and health); and applications to personal and professional domains. Prerequisite(s): PSY2000 or 2110 and at least 2 Psych. Science Foundation courses; or by permission of instructor 3. Sponsoring Department(s): Psychological Science 4. Contact Person: Christopher Adams 5. Department Curriculum Committee Sign-off: (NOTE: All curriculum changes require review by the Department Curriculum Committee and the Department Chair.) Vote: ___4__ / ____0__ / _____0_____ (For / Against / Abstain) Name of Chair, Department Curriculum Committee: Cheryl Armstrong, Ph.D. Name of Chair, Department Sara Levine, PhD. 6. Submitted to Appropriate Dean(s): Name of Dean(s):____Margaret Hoey, Ph.D.____________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Will this new course impact any other program within the university? (Impacts on other programs may include, but are not limited to affecting course enrollments of courses offered for other programs, and altering faculty teaching loads for members of other departments/programs.) x NO o YES Department(s): ________________________________ If yes, attach documentation of consultation with impa

We are proposing to change the name of the course to "Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships." We are also proposing to modify the current course description., AUC 2019 AUC#____78____ Fitchburg State University All University Committee 2019-2020 Proposal Form Date: February 6, 2020 I. Proposal Title: Changes to PSY2370: Psych of Human Relations II. Sponsor/Contact Person: Christopher Adams III. Sponsor’s Department, Phone No., e-mail: Psychological Science; X3027; cadams15@fitchburgstate.edu IV. Collaborating Parties: Cheryl Armstrong; Jannette McMenamy V. Proposal Summary (If applicable, highlight changes from previous policy or practice.): * We are proposing to change the name of the course to “Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships.” We are also proposing to modify the current course description. VI. Rationale for the Proposal: Because some students have been confused by the current title of the course, we would like to change it to better reflect what this course covers. Specifically, some students have thought the course would be focused on human resources (as this sounds very similar to “human relations”) rather than interpersonal skill development. In order to make it less confusing to students, we would like to change the course title to “Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships.” We would also like to slightly modify the course description to clearly note that this course is required for those students who want to complete an internship in Psychological Science. VII. Proposal (Attach a complete proposal): * Based upon the above rationale, we propose changing the title of PSY 2370: Psychology of Human Relations to PSY 2370: Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships. We also propose modifying the course description to specifically notes that this course is required for those students who want to complete PSY 4949, 4950 or 4960 – Internship: Psychological Science. VIII. If this proposal requires the publication of new information in the Catalog, provide the text you propose for how it should appear in the Catalog. If this proposal will require a change to existing material in the Catalog, or a change to a four-ye

We are proposing to make PSY2370: Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships and PSY2XXX: Professional Issues in Psychological Science additional pre-requisite courses for Internship in Psychological Science (PSY 4949, 4950, and 4960)., AUC 2019 AUC#____79___ Fitchburg State University All University Committee 2019-2020 Proposal Form Date: February 6, 2020 I. Proposal Title: Changes to PSY4949, 4950, and 4960: Internship in Psychological Science II. Sponsor/Contact Person: Christopher Adams III. Sponsor’s Department, Phone No., e-mail:Psychological Science; X3027; cadams15@fitchburgstate.edu IV. Collaborating Parties: Cheryl Armstrong; Jannette McMenamy V. Proposal Summary (If applicable, highlight changes from previous policy or practice.): * We are proposing to make PSY2370: Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships and PSY2XXX: Professional Issues in Psychological Science additional pre-requisite courses for Internship in Psychological Science (PSY 4949, 4950, and 4960). VI. Rationale for the Proposal: Since splitting from Behavioral Science to form our own department, the requirements for Psychological Science students completing internships have been considerably lessened. As a result, our students seem to be less prepared for internships than they previously were. We are proposing to add two pre-requisite courses to better prepare our students. VII. Proposal (Attach a complete proposal): * Since splitting from Behavioral Science to form our own department, the requirements for Psychological Science students completing internships have been considerably lessened. When Psych. Science was a program within the Behavioral Sciences Department, students who wished to complete an internship were required to take a 3-semester sequence of Human Services courses (i.e., Intro. to Human Services, Interviewing Techniques, and Case Management) in order to develop some of the skills deemed essential to an internship. In particular, students learned active listening and communication skills in the Interviewing Techniques course. However, because we are no longer part of that department, we cannot require that our students complete those Human Services courses, especially as doing so would place a burden on th