Program Assessment Plan
American University
SPA: Law and Society - BA
SPA: Law and Society - BA
Contact Person for Chana Barron
Assessment:
Primary Department: JLS
Learning Outcome: Content Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key theories, concepts and issues surrounding the study of law in society
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
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Target
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Assessment Plan
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Target
Schedule/Cycle
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Two faculty members read 10 randomly chosen papers from JLS 203 - Law and Social
Theory
60
To be decided
Yes
Measure Type:
Written Assignment
75% Outstanding
Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking and Communication
Demonstrate critical thinking, written and oral communication skills
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
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Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Schedule/Cycle
Active
Two faculty members read at least 10 randomly chosen papers from JLS 201 Philosophical Problems in the Law. Papers will be scored using the appropriate rubric
(see documents section).
Measure Type:
Written Assignment
75% Outstanding
To be decided
Yes
Schedule/Cycle
Active
Learning Outcome: Research
Demonstrate competence in analyzing, interpreting and evaluating social science research in law and the humanities
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Faculty members will read at least 10 randomly sampled papers from JLS 402,
Comparative Systems of Law and Justice. Papers will be scored using an appropriate
rubric (see documents section).
Measure Type:
Written Assignment
75% outstanding
Yes
Learning Outcome: Application of Knowledge
Apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the major to the real world problems and environment of the law in society
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
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