Majors: | Minors: |
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B.A. in American Studies (Curriculum Map) (GLOBE Outcomes Map) | American Studies English Film Studies Medieval Studies Women's and Gender Studies |
Learning Outcomes as of Fall 2022
Learning Outcomes in English (Literature)
Students will demonstrate:
- the ability to read texts closely
- the ability to write clear and effective English prose
- the ability to write analytically about texts in accordance with the conventions of textual criticism
- an understanding of how criticism as a practice gives rise to questions about how to conduct that practice, questions that are constitutive of the discipline: e.g., questions concerning what we should read, why we should read, and how we should read
- the ability to read texts in relation to history
- an understanding of how texts are related to social and cultural categories (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, ability), enterprises (e.g. philosophy, science, politics), and institutions (e.g., of religion, of education)
- an understanding that language changes with time, informing and reflecting systems of power
- the ability to "join the conversation" that is always ongoing among critics and scholars regarding texts, authors, and topics by engaging with secondary sources
- an in-depth understanding of a single author, a small group of authors, or a narrowly-defined topic, theme, or issue
Outcomes 1-3 are a focus of courses at all levels and receive particular emphasis at the 100 ("General Interest") and 200 ("Reader and Text") levels. Outcome 4 is a focus of courses at the 200-400 levels and receives particular emphasis at the 200 ("Reader and Text") level. Outcomes 5-7 are a focus of all courses at the 300-400 levels and receive particular emphasis at the 300 ("Connections") level. Outcomes 8-9 are a focus of courses at the 400 level.
Learning Outcomes in English (Creative Writing)
Students will demonstrate:
- the ability to read texts closely
- the ability to write clear and effective English prose
- an understanding of differences between and requirements of genre
- knowledge of craft and technique in genres under study
- proficiency at critiquing peer and published work
- knowledge of elements, modes and forms of chosen genre
- the ability to incorporate criticism into revision of creative work
- proficiency at presenting work to readers in public readings, publication or exhibits
- an understanding of the processes of revision, submission, publication
- knowledge of contemporary writers and literary journals
Outcomes 1-5 are a focus of courses at all levels and receive particular emphasis at the 200 ("Foundations") level. Outcomes 6-8 are a focus of courses at the 300-400 levels and receive particular emphasis at the 300 ("Studio") level. Outcomes 9-10 are a particular focus of courses at the 400 ("Writing in the World") level.
Department Assessment Schedule
Academic Year | Program Outcome: Literature | Program Outcome: Creative Writing |
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2022-2023 | Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 | Outcome 1 |
2023-2024 | Outcome 4 | Outcomes 6, 7, and 8 |
2024-2025 | Outcomes 5 and 7 | Outcomes 9 and 10 |
2025-2026 | Outcome 6 | Outcomes 2 and 5 |
2026-2027 | Outcomes 8 and 9 | Outcomes 3 and 4 |
2027-2028 | Outcomes 1, 2, and 3 | Outcome 1 |
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- How Engl Has Closed the Assessment Loop
- Interpretation of Literature in the Context of History and Culture (Rubric)
- Literary Interpretation Rubric 2006