CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE
Course-Level
Student Learning Outcomes with Assessment Methods and Criteria
X New
Revised
Date: 11/5/2014
English 2B
Department/Course Number:
Course Title: Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking Through Literature
Is this course required for completion of a degree, major(s), or certificate program(s)?
If yes, which degree/major(s)/certificate program(s)?
Major(s):
English
X AA
X Yes
AS
Certificate of Achievement?
Certificate of Achievement?
Certificate of Achievement?
No
ADT (TMC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
X No
No
No
Certificate(s) of Accomplishment:
Does this course satisfy a GE requirement(s)?
X A. Language & Rationality
B. Natural Science w/ Lab
X C. Arts and Humanities
D. Social Sciences
X Yes (If yes, which requirement?)
X English Composition
No
X Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
E. Mathematics Proficiency
F. Health Education
G. Physical Education
Intended Outcome
1. Students will be able to
read critically and
analyze complex
literary texts
representing the four
major literary forms—
novels, short stories,
poetry and drama—
using key elements of
those genres to analyze
and interpret texts.
Assessment Method
Students will produce a
persuasive argument essay that
demonstrates a clear position and
advanced analysis of a variety of
written texts using key literary
elements to support their
interpretations.
Assessment Criteria
At least 70% of the students will
produce a persuasive argument essay
containing an argument thesis and
composed of advanced analysis of a
variety of written texts and using
appropriate literary elements of the
genre
2. Students will
demonstrate in their
writing and analysis the
advanced critical
thinking skills of
induction, deduction,
Essay and/or exam
At least 70% of students will score a
minimum of 70% on each element.
and recognition of
logical fallacies.
3. Students will
demonstrate advanced
essay writing skills that
emphasize
argumentation and
analysis, using
appropriate
documentation of
primary and secondary
sources.
Students will produce a
persuasive argument essay that
demonstrates a clear position and
advanced analysis of a variety of
written texts in the development
of that position, and includes intext citations and end-of-paper
documentation of sources in
Modern Language Association
format.
At least 70% of the students will
produce a persuasive argument essay
containing all of the following
elements: an argument thesis,
advanced analysis of a variety of
written texts in the development of
that thesis, in-text citation and end-ofpaper documentation of sources in
Modern Language Association
format.
4.
5.
You may have more (or fewer) than five outcomes. Attach separate pages as needed.
02/14 revised