Have formal Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) or Student Learning Outcomes (SLOS) been developed?
Yes, “Goals for Student Learning in the Major”
Published where? (website)
Do PLOs include or imply link to Core Competency? (AY 2017-2018: Written Communication)?
In reviewing the current SLOs, the Department realizes the need to revise them in order to include written communication as a required skill.
Process of Core Competency Assessment:
Course (400- level)
JPNS 451
Assignment
Students will analyze the history and culture of Japan in relation to its language.
Type of Student Artifact
7-10 page research paper in standard MLA format
Rubric or other instrument
GE Rubric for Written Communication
Data (measurement of the competency)
See attached data.
Action Taken in Response to the Data (What will you do in response to the Findings?)
The instructor of the course will begin requiring multiple drafts of papers to be revised with a spot comment and conference before final submission. The department will meet to discuss the results of the assessment to improve writing assignments in other WI courses.
Date of Last Program Review
2009