Department of English and Modern Languages

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Department of English and Modern Languages

• Learning Outcomes
• Assessments

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2. Through discussion and analysis, demonstrate
knowledge of literary concepts.

• Write a variety of essays
• Group work on component parts of a short story
  (Plot, setting, POV, tone, character, theme)
  Emphasis on which of these is/are relevant
• Oral book reports at semester as a rubric
  (ten-point checklist)
• Journal (reflective writing on some aspect of a
  story)
• (English Education) Pass Praxis II Tests (Content
  Pedagogy)

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1. Express clearly and effectively in writing
central ideas that are considered important
to the human experience.

• Error Logs and Reflective Journal
• Ten writings, readings, and critiques
  (Did they comprehend?)
• Revised essays
• Research paper
• (English Education) Pass Praxis II Tests (Content
  Pedagogy)
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3. Apply knowledge of language structure and
conventions to create, critique, and discuss
print and non-print texts.

• Portfolios to have students critique their own
  writing (emphasis on language conventions such as
  sentence combining and variations of syntax)
• Film and video analysis
• Auditory analysis (speeches of outtakes or live)
• Emphasis on main ideas (positive and negative
  aspects of the presentation, quotable quotes, how
  to listen)
• Descriptive essays of gallery presentations (how
  to write about what one sees)
• (English Ed) Pass Praxis II Tests (Content
  Pedagogy)

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4. Demonstrate proficiency and facility in a
foreign language.

• The importance of cultural and dialectical
  variations, conversational styles, and
  pronunciation in spoken communication
• Measurable progressive proficiency in speaking,
  reading, and writing skills
• Interactive conversation with ongoing critique
  and modeling of spoken language
• Written interpretation of literary and media
  texts as well as interactive journal

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5. Apply technological and information resources
to gather and synthesize information and to
create and communicate knowledge.

• WebCT course applications and integration
• Research papers
• Web quest assignments