B.A. Anthropology – Oral Communication * 2021-2022

Have formal Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) or Student Learning Outcomes (SLOS) been developed?

YES

Published where? (website)

Anthropology

Do PLOs include or imply link to Core Competency? (AY 2021-2022: Oral Communication)?

PLOs are not specific to OC but implied

Process of Core Competency Assessment:

Course (300 or 400- level)

ANTH 389

Assignment

Students were assigned to undertake a recorded 15-minute presentation via Zoom with time left at the end for questions. Each student presented on their “adopt-a-site” project, which involved about 2 hours per week researching the history and cultural significance of their adopted site through historical records, interviews, and discussions with the siteʻs managers. Presentations were organized to discuss the background history, assessment of “significance” based on National Register criteria, and provide closing slides with source information.

Type of Student Artifact

Research presentation

Rubric or other instrument

GE Rubric for Oral Communication

Data (measurement of the competency)

Two readers external to the department undertook evaluations of the student presentations. Both evaluators were impressed by the work these students had in preparing for their presentations. It was clear from their enthusiasm that all were highly engaged with their work. This enthusiasm was enhanced by the reciprocated enthusiasm of the teacher who offered comments and suggestions for all the students.

Evaluator Tabular Data

Action Taken in Response to the Data (What will you do in response to the Findings?)

NONE

Date of Last Program Review

2022 Self-study