LITERATURE DEPARTMENT
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
12/9/13
Students who complete the Literature major should emerge with the following knowledge and
skills:
PLO 1.
A capacity for critical analysis of texts that is attentive to:
a.
the formal structures, genres, and rhetorical strategies of different kinds of writing, public
discourse, and media;
b.
the historical and social contexts of such texts;
c.
the role cultural and linguistic difference play in the interpretation of texts read in
translation and in a language not one's own.
PLO 2:
Effective written communication that demonstrates the following abilities:
a.
to evaluate multiple interpretations of texts;
b.
to write effective argumentative prose;
c.
to situate texts in relation to a critical/theoretical tradition;
d.
to design and initiate a substantive independent project of research or creative activity.
PLO 3:
Experience reading a variety of texts:
a.
from a breadth of world cultures and traditions;
b.
from different historical periods, including the pre-modern;
c.
originally written in languages other than English.
1. Critical
1.
analysis Critical
(form/
analysis
genre)
(context)
1. Critical
analysis
(language
difference)
Foundation
1
√
√
2.
Writing
(multiple
interpretations)
√
√
√
√
Gateway
61
/80
101
102
√
Concentration
and upperdivision
electives (6)
Distribution
(4)
1xx
√
1xx
Capstone
190/
194
√
2.
Writing
(argument)
2.
Writing
(criticism/
theory)
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
Literature Undergraduate Learning Outcomes Matrix
12/9/2013
3.
Breadth
(world lit)
3.
Breadth
(historical)
3.
Breadth
(nonEnglish)
√
√
√
2.
Writing
(indep.
project)
√
√
√
√
√
√
Literature Undergradaute Program PLO Assessment Plan
12/9/2013
PLO 2:
effective
written
communication
Type of
evidence
and source
Existing
assignment?
Population
Data collection
plan & tools
Timeline for
evidence
collection
Analysis,
reports,
recommend
ations
Direct
evidence
(Senior
seminar final
research
essays)
Yes (exit
requirement)
Undergrad
majors enrolled
in LTxx 190
courses
(prereqs: senior
standing,
completion of
LIT 101)
Faculty
teaching senior
seminars will
articulate
standards on
assessment
form
Winter 2014
Fall 2015
through Winter
2015
Indirect
evidence
(Senior
seminar
survey)
No
Undergrad
majors enrolled
in LTxx 190
courses
Faculty will
distribute
surveys in class
Winter 2014
Fall 2015
through Winter
2015
Learning
outcome
standards
a) can
evaluate
multiple
interpretations
of a text
b) can write
effective
argumentative
prose
c) can situate
texts in relation
to a critical or
theoretical
tradition
d) can design
and complete a
substantive
independent
project of
research
Assessment
rubrics
1) EE:
exceeds
expectations
2) ME: meets
expectations
3) AM: almost
meets
expectations
4) NM: does not
meet
expectations
Literature Undergraduate PLO Assessment form (direct evidence)
Student’s name: ________________________________________
PLO 2:
Standards that are
evaluated
effective
written
communication
Does Not Meet Almost Meets
Expectations: Expectations:
NM
AM
Meets
Expectations:
ME
Exceeds
Expectations:
EE
b) can write effective
argumentative prose
c) can situate texts in
relation to a
critical/theoretical
tradition
d) can design and complete a substantive
independent project of
research
a) can evaluate multiple
interpretations of a text
Comments (attach separate sheet if necessary)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Faculty signature __________________________________________ date _______________
Literature Undergraduate PLO Assessment form (indirect evidence)
Anonymous survey
How well do you think you have mastered the following Program Learning Objectives of the Literature Department?
not well
somewhat
well
very well
b) can write effective
argumentative prose
c) can situate texts in
relation to a
critical/theoretical
tradition
d) can design and complete a substantive
independent project of
research
PLO 2:
Standards that are
evaluated
effective
written
communication
a) can evaluate multiple
interpretations of a text
Comments (attach separate sheet if necessary)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
6/19/13
LITERATURE DEPARTMENT GRADUATE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1) Methods
Develop familiarity with major approaches to literary interpretation (Proseminar).
2) Comparative Breadth
Demonstrate competence in a second language at QE stage (translation exam, oral exam)
and incorporate the second-language literature into materials and/or critical
approach/framework for the dissertation. Gain exposure to historical, transnational and
translational approaches to literary study (coursework).
3) Research and Scholarly Writing
Develop and complete two original research projects (M.A. thesis; Ph.D. students
produce an article-length and quality paper, plus a field bibliography, field and topic
statements for the QE portfolio; and a dissertation).
4) Pedagogy and Teaching Fields
Develop the ability to teach courses (usually completed through pedagogy course and
teaching assistantships). Develop and define teaching field(s), through a combination of
coursework and QE (field statement, bibliography and oral exam).
5) Professional Competencies
Acquire familiarity with the job market and an ability to participate in intellectual and
professional activities (e.g., conferences, collaborative projects and coursework).
6/19/13
LITERATURE GRADUATE LEARNING OUTCOMES MATRIX
PhD Requirements
Methods
Comparative
Breadth
Proseminar (200)
Pedagogy of Literature
(201)
Seminar Requirements
(12 elective seminars
leading to definition of
field including 2
second-language
literature)
QE Portfolio/Exam
(field bibliography,
field & topic
statements, articlelength paper;
translation exam; oral
exam)
Dissertation Prospectus
Dissertation
Graduate summer
Language Program
(GSLP) or equivalent
3 Quarters Supervised
Teaching Experience
X
X
MA Requirements
Methods
Comparative
Breadth
Proseminar (200)
Seminar Requirements
(7 elective seminars
leading to definition of
concentration)
Thesis
X
X
X
X
Research &
Scholarly
Writing
X
Pedagogy &
Teaching Fields
Professional
Competencies
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Research &
Scholarly
Writing
X
Pedagogy &
Teaching Fields
X
X
X
Professional
Competencies