Department of English & Foreign Languages B.A. in International Languages CIP Code: 16.0101 Program Code: 185 1 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011

Department of English & Foreign Languages

B.A. in International Languages

CIP Code: 16.0101Program Code: 185

1Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011

Student-Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate effective verbal skills in two or more languages.

2. Students will demonstrate effective reading skills in two or more languages.

3. Students will demonstrate effective comprehension skills in two or more languages.

4. Students will demonstrate effective writing skills in two or more languages.

5. Students will demonstrate understanding of cultural norms, diversity, and historical precedent.

6. Students will demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.

7. Students will demonstrate effective research competency.

8. Students will demonstrate effective computer literacy.2Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011

Alignment of Outcomes

1. Mission Statement. • Critical Thinking—Life-Long Learning• Cultural Awareness• Diversity• Marketable Speaking, Writing and Research Skills

2. Plan 2013• Cultural and Economic Development• Diversity• Research


Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes

1. Student Portfolio (Direct Measure)2. Exit Survey of Student Perception of Student

Learning (Indirect Measure)3. Mid-Program Interview (Intervention Strategy)

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2009 Action Plan Update:Item 1 (Audio and Video Files)

1. Students have been making audio and video files2. Having trouble putting in format for assesment3. Looking at using w: drive


2009 Action Plan Update:Item 2 (Open Door Conversation)

1. Did implement2. Very few students used opportunity

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2009 Action Plan Update:Item 3 (Spanish Songs)

1. Did implement2. Have done translations of songs in classes3. No data as of yet


2009 Action Plan Update:Item 4 (BBC French)

1. Did implement in French conversation class2. Also using France 243. No data as of yet


2009 Action Plan Update:Item 5 (YouTube)

1. Did implement in Beginning Spanish2. No data as of yet


2009 Action Plan Update:Item 6 (Arabic Dialects)

1. Did implement in Beginning and Intermediate Arabic

2. No data as of yet


2009 Action Plan Update:Item 7 (More Arabic Composition)

1. Did implement in Beginning and Intermediate Arabic

2. No data as of yet


2009 Action Plan Update:Item 8 (More Spanish Papers)

1. Did implement in upper-division Spanish classes2. No data as of yet


2009 Action Plan Update:Items Not Implemented

1. French and Spanish Clubs2. Service Learning3. Student Grammar Presentations


Student-Learning Outcome 1

PROGRAM OUTCOME

CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE

MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME

Measurements

Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments

Methods used to determine reliability of measurements

Schedule for measurements

Students will demonstrate effective verbal skills in two or more languages

1000-, 2000-, and 3000-level courses

Student portfolio (direct)

Student Survey (indirect)

Use ACTFL standards

Inter-rater reliability

Annually , Fall Semester


Outcome 1:Portfolio Data


Student # 1

Student #2 Student #3 Student #4 Student #5

PrimaryLanguage

Obj 1 7 7 9 7 8.5Obj 2 8 8.5 9 8 9Obj 3 8 8 9 8 9Obj 4 8.5 8.5 9 7 8.5Obj 5 9 8.5 9 8 8.5Obj 6 8 8 8.5 8 8.5Obj 7 7 8 9 9 7.5Obj 8 7 8 9 9 7.5

Secondary Language

Obj 1 7 7 8.5 8 9Obj 2 8 8 8.5 9 9Obj 3 8 7.5 8.5 9 9Obj 4 9 9 9 8.5 9Obj 5 9 9 9 9 9Obj 6 8 8 8.5 8 8.5Obj 7 7 8 9 9 7.5Obj 8 7 8 9 9 7.5

Outcome 1:Portfolio Trend Analysis


2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-20100

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Portfolio RatingSecondary Language

Outcome 1:Student Survey Data


Obj #1 Obj #2 Obj #3 Obj #4 Obj #5 Obj #6 Obj #7 Obj #8 Obj #91.00

2.00

3.00

4.00

5.00

6.00

7.00

8.00

9.00

Objective Specific Capstone Assessment International Languages

F06

F07

F08

F09


Outcome 1:Action Plan

1. Continue to support clubs, including French Film Club

2. Continued use of music, singing, and oral exams3. Additional oral assignments in German4. Have students conduct department business in

target language5. Continue to pursue immersion opportunities



PROGRAM OUTCOME



Measurements




Students will demonstrate effective written skills in two or more languages




Use ACTFL standards






Student # 1


PrimaryLanguage


Secondary Language



Outcome 4:Portfolio Trend Analysis


2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-20101

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Objective 4Secondary Language





2.00

3.00

4.00

5.00

6.00

7.00

8.00

9.00


F06

F07

F08

F09



1. Provide more writing assignments2. Adjust assignments to concentrate more on

language acquisition and less on abstract concepts

3. Change course sequencing in French4. More freewriting in German



PROGRAM OUTCOME



Measurements




Students will demonstrate effective research skills in two or more languages




Use ACTFL standards






Student # 1


PrimaryLanguage


Secondary Language



Outcome 7:Trend Analysis

No trend analysis available—only one year of data with new rubric





2.00

3.00

4.00

5.00

6.00

7.00

8.00

9.00


F06

F07

F08

F09



1. Order more library resources


Published information on graduates

29

Academic Year 09-10 Entered Graduate School Working In Discipline Other

Summer 2009 2

Fall 2009 1 2

Spring 2010 3 1 3

Total 5 2 5

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Department of English & Foreign Languages B.A. in International Languages CIP Code: 16.0101 Program Code: 185 1 Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011