Student Learning Outcomes for English Core Curriculum Courses
This chart shows how English 120C Persuasive Writing, ENGL 220C Researched Writing, and ENGL 300C Literary Perspectives address Core Curriculum
Learning Outcomes and the English Department’s student learning outcomes (Literature & Textual Analysis; Language, Linguistics, & Culture; Composition &
Rhetoric; Communications; Research Strategies; Diversity; and Integration of Faith & Learning). Asterisks* indicate where SLOs are emphasized in the English
Core Curriculum.
1
English SLO
Core Curriculum SLO
How & Where SLO is fulfilled
Literature & Textual Analysis (*300)
Core SLO #3 Develop effective, college-level-
300 – analysis of assigned readings in
appropriate communication skills, focusing on
literary genres applied to writing projects
Demonstrate proficiency in the interpretation of
writing in response to texts and on oral
& class discussions on short stories,
literature and textual analysis through class
presentations.
poems, essays, drama, films
discussions and writing projects.
120 & 220 – analysis of assigned essays &
other readings applied to writing projects
& class discussions
2
Language, Culture, & Linguistics (all)
Core SLO #2 Understand how to be an effective
English SLO #2 is not directly addressed
local, national and global citizen, expanding
in English Core Courses; this SLO is
Demonstrate cultural and structural knowledge of the
knowledge of and respect for diverse cultures as
covered by ENGL/ANTHRO 453
English language.
demonstrated & assessed through entrance and
Language, Culture, & Linguistics.
exit attitudinal surveys; course work in diversity
enriched and government courses; reflective
essays on international educational experiences,
local community service, and field research.
3
4
Composition & Rhetoric (*120,220)
Core SLO #3 Develop effective, college-level-
120 & 220 – discussing & writing
appropriate communication skills, focusing on
persuasive essays; argumentation
Apply a variety of composing processes and
writing in response to texts and on oral
rhetorical strategies to writing projects.
presentations.
Communications (*120,220,300)
Core SLO #6 Develop foundational skills in
120, 220, 300 – written projects and oral
technology and data proficiency, including
presentations; use of technology (Internet,
Evaluate, create, and participate in speech activities,
locating and evaluating information through
library databases, PPT) to research or
dramatic performances, and technological media
hands-on library instruction and assessment;
present information
projects.
research papers and projects.
Core SLO #3 Develop effective, college-levelappropriate communication skills, focusing on
writing in response to texts and on oral
presentations.
5
Research Strategies (*220)
SLO #4 Develop qualitative and quantitative
120 – one final research paper; 220 –
critical thinking skills as demonstrated & assessed
several short & long research papers; 300 –
Demonstrate proficiency in advanced research
through MAPP entrance and exit exam; student
research & literary analysis applied to
strategies applied to writing papers, including the use
writing and exams.
projects
of academic technology.
6
Diversity (*300)
Core SLO #2 Understand how to be an effective
local, national and global citizen, expanding
Demonstrate social awareness of diversity issues by
knowledge of and respect for diverse cultures as
interpreting, analyzing, and writing about various
demonstrated & assessed through entrance and
cultural perspectives in literature.
exit attitudinal surveys; course work in diversity
120, 220, 300 – writing projects, class
discussions
enriched and government courses; reflective
essays on international educational experiences,
local community service, and field research.
7
Integration of Faith & Learning (*120,220,300)
Core SLO #6 Understand and develop a biblical
world view informed by a Pentecostal perspective
Integrate coursework with Christian faith by applying
and integrate their faith with their learning as
Christian perspectives to writing processes and the
demonstrated & assessed through entrance and
120, 220, 300 – writing projects, class
discussions
study of literature.
exit self reporting (in the first and last of required
Religion Core courses) and integrative capstone
essays.
1
English SLO
Core Curriculum SLO
How & Where SLO is fulfilled
Literature & Textual Analysis (*300)
Core SLO #3 Develop effective, college-level-
300 – analysis of assigned readings in
appropriate communication skills, focusing on
literary genres applied to writing projects
Demonstrate proficiency in the interpretation of
writing in response to texts and on oral
& class discussions on short stories,
literature and textual analysis through class
presentations.
poems, essays, drama, films
discussions and writing projects.
120 & 220 – analysis of assigned essays &
other readings applied to writing projects
& class discussions
2
Language, Culture, & Linguistics (all)
Core SLO #2 Understand how to be an effective
English SLO #2 is not directly addressed
local, national and global citizen, expanding
in English Core Courses; this SLO is
Demonstrate cultural and structural knowledge of the
knowledge of and respect for diverse cultures as
covered by ENGL/ANTHRO 453
English language.
demonstrated & assessed through entrance and
Language, Culture, & Linguistics.
exit attitudinal surveys; course work in diversity
enriched and government courses; reflective
essays on international educational experiences,
local community service, and field research.
3
4
Composition & Rhetoric (*120,220)
Core SLO #3 Develop effective, college-level-
120 & 220 – discussing & writing
appropriate communication skills, focusing on
persuasive essays; argumentation
Apply a variety of composing processes and
writing in response to texts and on oral
rhetorical strategies to writing projects.
presentations.
Communications (*120,220,300)
Core SLO #6 Develop foundational skills in
120, 220, 300 – written projects and oral
technology and data proficiency, including
presentations; use of technology (Internet,
Evaluate, create, and participate in speech activities,
locating and evaluating information through
library databases, PPT) to research or
dramatic performances, and technological media
hands-on library instruction and assessment;
present information
projects.
research papers and projects.
Core SLO #3 Develop effective, college-levelappropriate communication skills, focusing on
writing in response to texts and on oral
presentations.
5
Research Strategies (*220)
SLO #4 Develop qualitative and quantitative
120 – one final research paper; 220 –
critical thinking skills as demonstrated & assessed
several short & long research papers; 300 –
Demonstrate proficiency in advanced research
through MAPP entrance and exit exam; student
research & literary analysis applied to
strategies applied to writing papers, including the use
writing and exams
projects
of academic technology.
6
Diversity (*300)
Core SLO #2 Understand how to be an effective
local, national and global citizen, expanding
Demonstrate social awareness of diversity issues by
knowledge of and respect for diverse cultures as
interpreting, analyzing, and writing about various
demonstrated & assessed through entrance and
cultural perspectives in literature.
exit attitudinal surveys; course work in diversity
120, 220, 300 – writing projects, class
discussions
enriched and government courses; reflective
essays on international educational experiences,
local community service, and field research.
7
Integration of Faith & Learning (*120,220,300)
Core SLO #6 Understand and develop a biblical
world view informed by a Pentecostal perspective
Integrate coursework with Christian faith by applying
120, 220, 300 – writing projects, class
discussions
Christian perspectives to writing processes and the
and integrate their faith with their learning as
study of literature.
demonstrated & assessed through entrance and
exit self reporting (in the first and last of required
Religion Core courses) and integrative capstone
essays.