DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND PHILOSOPHY
Core Area C Learning Outcomes
Courses
ENGL 2110 (World Literature); ENGL 2120 (British Literature); ENGL 2130 (American Literature); ENGL
2180 (Literature by Women); and ENGL 2190 (African American Literature)
Learning Outcome I:
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the foundational concepts of artistic, intellectual, or literary
achievement
Learning Outcome II:
Students will recognize and make informed judgments about the fine, literary, or performing arts from various
cultures
Assessment Instrument
Written Essay Response (Minimum of 250 Words)
Writing Prompt:
Describe how the assigned literary work reflects foundational concepts in World Literature in one of the
following areas: 1) contributes to the history or development of a specific literary genre; 2) exemplifies
defining characteristics of a major literary period; or 3) makes a significant contribution to the history or
artistic achievement of specific culture or to Western culture more broadly. Use specific examples from the
literary work to support your analysis and claims.
Assessment Rubric
Score
4 = Exemplary
(Exceeds Expectations)
3 = Proficient
(Meets Expectations)
2 = Developing
(Does Not Meet
Expectations)
1 = Unsatisfactory
(Failing)
Grade
Grade Level A
(100-90)
Grade Level B/C
(89-70)
Grade Level D
(69-60)
Grade Level F
(59 – Below)
Learning Outcome I
Exhibits clarity and
conciseness in definition
of the selected concept;
emphasizes major points
with specificity
Exhibits knowledge of the
concept, but lacks a specific
emphasis on major qualities
Exhibits some knowledge of
the concept, but does not
fully understand it or write
in support of it
Does not exhibit
understanding of the
concept or provide
adequate support of it
Exhibits a strong critical
analysis of the artistic or
creative work with very
specific textual support
Exhibits critical analysis of
the artistic or creative work,
but without strong textual
support
Exhibits limited critical
analysis of the artistic work
with very little or no textual
support
Does not exhibit critical
analysis of the artistic or
creative work
Knowledge of
Foundational Concepts
Learning Outcome II
Informed Judgment of an
Artistic Work