Course Name and Location __________________________________ MC – ID # ___________ EVALUATION FORM FOR CROSS CULTURAL STUDY COURSES The Course Objectives For questions 1 to 10 rate using the following scale as to whether or not you agree that the course objectives were achieved: A=strongly agree that this objective was achieved B=agree that this objective was achieved C=uncertain whether or not this objective was achieved D=disagree that this objective was achieved E=strongly disagree that this objective was achieved In this course I… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Gained skills for living and working in a culture different from my own. Developed a greater interest in learning about other cultures and serving in other cultures. Became better equipped to communicate with people who are ethnically, linguistically and culturally different from me. Became more self-reliant and confident in new situations. Developed an increased appreciation for cultural traditions different from my own. Came to see other cultural patterns as having value and significance. Saw some flaws in my own culture. Learned about the history, social structure, institutions and many other aspects of the culture. Came to see the church in a broader, more diverse and global perspective. Became less ethnocentric and more accepting of cultural differences. The Course For questions 11 to 14 use the following possible answers: A=Much more than most courses B=More than most courses C=About average D=Less than most courses E=Much less than most courses 11. 12. 13. 14. Amount of reading Amount of work in other (non-reading assignments) Difficulty of subject matter Amount of time put into the course For questions 15 to 29 use the following possible answers: A=Strongly agree B=Agree C=Uncertain D=Disagree E=Strongly disagree 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. The course caused me to reflect on my own faith and the significance of that faith to me. The course gave me a greater appreciation of the global church and other faith communities. I was able to make connections between my major and the course. I was able to make connections between the course and other courses outside my major. The course required a greater level of self directed learning compared to other courses. I would recommend this course to my fellow students. Course Name and Location __________________________________ MC – ID # ___________ Other Questions A=Strongly agree B=Agree C=Uncertain D=Disagree E=Strongly disagree 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. Student behavior during this course reflected positively on Messiah College The syllabus and other materials made clear my responsibilities in the course. The instructor did a good job of preparing us for the course. Before completing the course, we had adequate opportunities to reflect on the experiences of this class. The additional expenditures necessary for this class were worthwhile. The instructor communicated clearly the expectations for the course. As a result of taking this course, I have more positive feelings toward learning from and about other cultures. Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. Overall, I rate this course as excellent. Additional Questions: 1. What did you like BEST about this course? 2. What suggestions would you make to IMPROVE this course?