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Spring 2007 Semester Program Assessment Report
(Please provide electronic and hard copy to your college facilitator.)
Degree program*: French M.A.
Chair: Prof. Dominique van Hooff
Report Prepared by: Danielle Trudeau
Department: Foreign Languages
Department Phone: 4-4594
Date: 12/05/07
*Where multiple program curricula are almost identical, and SLOs and assessment plans are identical,
it is acceptable to list more than one program in this report.
Please list all Student Learning Outcomes/Objectives (SLOs) for this program in Tables 1A & 1B.
Table 1A. Learning Outcomes (all outcomes if one program reported, or common outcomes if
multiple programs reported on this form.)
SLO #
1a
1b
1c
2
3
4
5
6
7
Exact wording of Student Learning Outcomes/Objectives (SLO)
Improve ability to undertake graduate-level coursework by analyzing cultural
productions from an historical and cultural perspective.
Improve ability to undertake graduate-level coursework by analyzing cultural
productions from a linguistic and stylistic perspective.
Improve ability to undertake graduate-level coursework by analyzing cultural
productions from a literary and literary theory perspective.
Improve ability to develop a thesis of a scholarly nature on a special topic.
Become more proficient in making scholarly presentations at public venues.
Become more proficient at using research tools for academic papers at graduate level
and at processing collected data in compliance with academic standards.
Improve ability to use interdisciplinary approaches and make connections between
cultures and languages.
Improve knowledge of the French-speaking world.
Become proficient using technology for scholarly research and presentations
Table 1B. Unique Learning Outcomes, if multiple programs reported on this form.
Program Name:
SLO #
Exact wording of Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
Program Name:
SLO#
Exact wording of Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
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Please complete the schedule of learning outcome assessment below by listing all program SLOs by
number down the left column and indicating whether data were/will be collected (C), when they
were/will be discussed by your faculty (D) and when changes resulting from those discussions
were/will be implemented (I).
NOTE: * SJSU must provide data to WASC for all SLOs by the end of Sp07.
Table 2
C = data Collected
SLO #
1a
1b
1c
2
3
4
5
6
7
F05 or
earlier
D = results Discussed
Sp06
F 06
C, D
C, D
C, D
C, D
I = changes (if any) Implemented
Sp07
C, D
C, D
C, D
F07
Sp08
C, D
C, D
C, D
C, D
C, D
C, D
C, D
1. Check the SLOs listed at the UGS Website (www.sjsu.edu/ugs/assessment/programs/objectives).
and
http://www.sjsu.edu/foreignlanguage/slos/dfl_index.html#frenchslos
Do they match the SLOs listed in Tables 1A and 1B?
____X____ YES
_________ NO
2. Fall 2006 Performance Data: Describe the direct assessment (performance) data that were
collected in fall 2006 (‘C’ in F06 column of Table 2), how much and by whom. Be specific, for
example: Instructors in two sections (60 students) of PSYC 150, Anagnos and Cooper, gave an embedded
exam question and in their summary report indicated the % of students who earned a ’B’ or better, ‘C’, or
less than ‘C’ using the same grading rubric for that question.
SLO #
2
3
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Data collected, how much, by whom**
The SLO 2 was assessed by a final version of a research paper assessed on a continuous
basis during the semester of 12 to 15 pages in French to be returned by the students on the
last session of the semester in FREN 250 (Seminar in French Novel) taught by Dr.
Dominique van Hooff. 85% of students met the objective.
The SLO 2 was assessed by requiring the development of a master’s thesis, the writing of
three to four chapters and a revision of an initial topic and outline in FREN 299 (Master’s
Thesis) taught by Dr. Danielle Trudeau. 100% of students met the objective.
The SLO 3 was assessed by an in-class 15-20 minute scholarly presentation highlighting
the social, historical and cultural aspects of a literary work from various francophone
regions of the world, such as the Caribbean, Vietnam, Canada (Quebec and Acadia) and
Algeria in FREN 202 (Seminar in French Civilization and Culture) taught by Dr. JeanLuc Desalvo. 100% of students met the objective.
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3. Fall 2006 Indirect Measurement (if any): Describe the indirect assessment data that were
collected in fall 2006 (‘C’ in F06 column of Table 2), how much and by whom. Be specific, for
example: 50 employers were surveyed by Margaret Wilkes, Career Planning and Placement about
performance of recent hires who graduated from our program in 2004-5.
SLO #
2
3
Data collected, how much, by whom**
NA
NA
4. Fall 2006 Findings/Analysis: Describe the findings that emerged from analysis of data collected in
F06. Be specific. For Example: less than 50% of students met criteria for teamwork outcome. OR
Employers indicated students have sufficient teamwork skills, no change needed.
Finding 2 (SLO # (s))
Finding 3 (SLO # (s))
Guidance in topic development was helpful to most students; some students
struggle hard to plan for their work and meet deadlines;
Students demonstrate ability to present in a well-outlined, concise manner, use
presentation software, transparencies and other accessories; however they still
need to learn to apply critical thinking in their use of secondary sources.
5. Fall 2006 Actions: What actions are planned and/or implemented to address the findings from fall
2006 data? These are indicated by ‘I’ in Table 2 for the SLO data collected in fall ’06. Examples of
actions taken include curricular revision, pedagogical changes, student support services, resource
management. Be specific. For example: revising ENGR 103 to include more teamwork.)
Planned
Planned
Implemented
Complete graduate course specific and general objectives; FREN 270 remained to
be described; completion of this course’s description was planned for February
2007.
Pedagogical changes: emphasis was to be put on methodology of research, essay
writing and oral presentation.
All French graduate and undergraduate courses now have their specific and general
objectives described. The course descriptions are published at
http://www.sjsu.edu/foreignlanguage/fr/Asst.FREN.html
Implemented
In both FREN 201 and FREN 270 the students received guidance throughout the
semester in preparing their presentations and develop their theses. In both courses
these assignments made for the greater part of the final grade.
6. Fall 2006 Process Changes: Did your analysis of fall 2006 data result in revisiting/revising the
Student Learning Outcomes or assessment process? Yes __ No __X_.
If the answer is yes, please explain and submit an updated version of the Student Learning
Outcomes and/or assessment plan.
NA
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7. Spring 2007 Performance Data: Describe the direct assessment (performance) data that were
collected spring 2007 (‘C’ in Spr07 column of Table 2), how much and by whom. Be specific. For
example: Instructor for MATH 188 (30 students), Stone, gave 3 embedded exam questions and in his
summary report indicated the % of students who met or did not meet SLO #2.
SLO #
1b
Data collected, how much, by whom**
Assessment by homework assignments and written exams in FREN 201 (Modern French)
taught by Dr. Danielle Trudeau and in FREN 270 taught by Dr. Dominique van Hooff.
FREN 201 – Trudeau : final exam with essay questions on historical linguistics, stylistic
terminology, and texts by Céline and Queneau. Expected results: 20% A, 20% A-, 50% B
and B+, 10% C+ or B-.
FREN 270 – van Hooff: The SLO for 1.b linguistic and stylistic, was an important part of
French 270, seminar on French Lyrics—The objective was to help students acquire a
deep understanding of a poem based rather on the words of a text and on the
comprehension of the use of various figures of style to discover the hidden message of
the author. Assessment of SLO 1b was done through several analyses of poems and short
oral presentations at each session. SLO 5, ability to use interdisciplinary approaches, was
done through the analysis of the phenomena of Ekphrasis in the poems of Baudelaire and
Apollinaire. SLO 5 was evaluated through oral presentations of Les Phares (Baudelaire)
and Zone (Apollinaire). 85% of the students in the class are expected to meet the goals
for SLO 1.b.
2
5
Assessment by homework assignments and written exams in FREN 201 (Modern French)
taught by Dr. Danielle Trudeau. FREN 201 – Trudeau : 20-page thesis and 15 minute inclass presentation and discussion of topic; paper will be turned in on May 8. Expected
results: 20% A, 20% A-, 50% B and B+, 10% C+ or B-.
Assessment by homework assignments and written exams in FREN 270 (Seminar in
French Lyric) taught by Dr. Dominique van Hooff. SLO 5, ability to use interdisciplinary
approaches, was done through the analysis of the phenomena of Ekphrasis in the poems
of Baudelaire and Apollinaire. SLO 5 was evaluated through oral presentations of Les
Phares (Baudelaire) and Zone (Apollinaire). 85% of the students in the class are expected
to meet the goals for SLO5.
8. Spring 2007 Indirect Measurement (if any): Describe the indirect assessment data that were
collected (‘C’ in Spr07 column of Table 2), how much and by whom. Be specific, for example: 100
alumni were surveyed by the department with questions related to SLOs #1 & #2.
SLO #
1b
2
5
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Data collected, how much, by whom**
FREN 201- 25 item questionnaire on historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, terminology
and methodology, distributed at the beginning of the semester; to be administered a
second time on May 15. The final exam will be based on the questionnaire contents.
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9. Fall 2007 Direct Measurement: For the SLOs scheduled to be assessed in fall 2007, describe the
direct (performance) data that will be collected, how much and by whom.
Be specific, for example: Instructors in two sections of ART144, will assess SLOs #3 & #4 using a common
rubric on the students’ final paper.
SLO #
1b
1c
4
7
Data to be collected, how much, by whom**
FREN 210 – Trudeau ; to be assessed by homework, quizzes, and exams.
FREN 280 – Desalvo ; to be assessed by term papers and exams.
FREN 210 – Trudeau; to be assessed by oral presentations.
FREN 210 – Trudeau; to be assessed by oral presentations and term project.
10. Fall 2007 Indirect Measurement (if any): Describe the indirect assessment data that will be
collected (‘C’ in F07 column of Table 2), how much and by whom. Be specific, for example:
graduating seniors in all capstone course sections will be surveyed on curriculum strengths & weaknesses.
SLO #
1b
1c
4
7
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Data to be collected, how much, by whom**
All students will be surveyed at the beginning and end of the semester on their knowledge
of linguistic and computer terminology and applications.
All students will be surveyed at the beginning and end of the semester on their knowledge
of linguistic and computer terminology and applications.
All students will be surveyed at the beginning and end of the semester on their knowledge
of linguistic and computer terminology and applications.