Florida International University:
Student Learning Outcome Assessment 2009-2010 for GRADUATING UNDERGRADS
Academic Unit:
Asian Studies
(V. 10.01.09)
Page 1
Degree Program:
BA
Relation of SLO to Unit’s Mission: The Asian Studies B.A. with an emphasis on China, Japan, India, and the Near East, provides a multidisciplinary approach covering the languages
and culture, philosophy, religion, arts and literature of Asia, as well as issues in history, politics, geography, sociology/anthropology, international relations, education, and business.
Student Learning Outcome
(Stated in Measurable Terms)
Assessment Method
Graduates will demonstrate familiarity with the
culture or the international political economy of one
or more Asian sociolinguistic regions or countries,
depth in the understanding of the relation of social
and cultural traditions or the international political
economy of one or more Asian sociolinguistic
regions or countries to contemporary phenomena,
proficiency with the appropriate technology required
to conduct and present research, and identify
strategies to conduct inquiries on Asian studies
All students in a capstone course, ASN 4510 or
ASN 4936, will be assessed each semester
A three member faculty panel will use the attached
rubric describing 4 indicators of subject knowledge
(5 point rating scale; 20 point maximum) to assess
the research paper required in the capstone
course.
A mean score for each student will be obtained
from the faculty ratings. Graduates will attain an
average minimum score of 12 on subject
knowledge. These indicators include:
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familiarity with the subject
identify strategies to conduct research
depth of understanding through analyzing and
synthesizing ideas
proficient use of technology to present
research
Use of Results for Improving Student Learning
Please submit questions and forms to: ie@fiu.edu
For further information, visit the Institutional Effectiveness website: http://w3.fiu.edu/irdata/portal/inst_effectiveness.htm
Results
(Data Summary and Analysis)
Florida International University:
Student Learning Outcome Assessment 2009-2010 for GRADUATING UNDERGRADS
Academic Unit:
Asian Studies
(V. 10.01.09)
Page 2
Degree Program:
BA
Relation of SLO to Unit’s Mission: The Asian Studies B.A. with an emphasis on China, Japan, India, and the Near East, provides a multidisciplinary approach covering the languages
and culture, philosophy, religion, arts and literature of Asia, as well as issues in history, politics, geography, sociology/anthropology, international relations, education, and business.
Student Learning Outcome
(Stated in Measurable Terms)
Assessment Method
Graduates will demonstrate conversational
proficiency through an oral component and
grammar and composition through a written
component in an Asian language.
An exit exam will be given to Asian Studies
graduates in the final semester of their second year
of language study. These students will be
assessed in either CHI 2201 or JPN 2201.
A three member faculty panel will use the attached
rubric describing 4 indicators of proficiency in an
Asian language (5 point rating scale; 20 point
maximum) to assess the comprehension and
communication skills demonstrated by the exit
exam.
A percentage score for each student will be
obtained from the faculty ratings. Expected
standard of performance for Graduates will be: 75%
score. These indicators include:
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familiarity with the Asian language
clarity of writing and proper use of characters
appropriate application of skills in writing
oral proficiency in an Asian language
Use of Results for Improving Student Learning
Please submit questions and forms to: ie@fiu.edu
For further information, visit the Institutional Effectiveness website: http://w3.fiu.edu/irdata/portal/inst_effectiveness.htm
Results
(Data Summary and Analysis)
Florida International University:
Student Learning Outcome Assessment 2009-2010 for GRADUATING UNDERGRADS
Academic Unit:
Asian Studies
(V. 10.01.09)
Page 3
Degree Program:
BA
Relation of SLO to Unit’s Mission: The Asian Studies B.A. with an emphasis on China, Japan, India, and the Near East, provides a multidisciplinary approach covering the languages
and culture, philosophy, religion, arts and literature of Asia, as well as issues in history, politics, geography, sociology/anthropology, international relations, education, and business.
Student Learning Outcome
(Stated in Measurable Terms)
Assessment Method
B. A. graduates will demonstrate their ability to
think critically in terms of identifying and
summarizing a problem or question, analyzing and
examining ideas and research findings, assessing
the influence of context, and constructing and
interpreting information within Asian Studies.
All students will be assessed in the capstone
course ASN 4510 or ASN 4936 each semester.
A three member faculty panel will use the attached
rubric describing 4 indicators of critical thinking (5
point rating scale; 20 point maximum) to assess the
research paper required in the capstone course.
A mean score for each student will be obtained
from the faculty ratings. Graduates will attain an
average minimum score of 12 on critical thinking.
These indicators include:
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Identifies & summarizes the problem/question
Analyze and examine ideas and research
Identifies and presents organizational context
Demonstrates analytical ability appropriate for
deciding among competing alternative solutions
Use of Results for Improving Student Learning
Please submit questions and forms to: ie@fiu.edu
For further information, visit the Institutional Effectiveness website: http://w3.fiu.edu/irdata/portal/inst_effectiveness.htm
Results
(Data Summary and Analysis)
Florida International University:
Student Learning Outcome Assessment 2009-2010 for GRADUATING UNDERGRADS
Academic Unit:
Asian Studies
(V. 10.01.09)
Page 4
Degree Program:
BA
Relation of SLO to Unit’s Mission: The Asian Studies B.A. with an emphasis on China, Japan, India, and the Near East, provides a multidisciplinary approach covering the languages
and culture, philosophy, religion, arts and literature of Asia, as well as issues in history, politics, geography, sociology/anthropology, international relations, education, and business.
Student Learning Outcome
(Stated in Measurable Terms)
Assessment Method
B.A. graduates will demonstrate effective written
communication skills in Asian Studies by explaining
content and developing ideas, effectively organizing
information, demonstrating a command of the
written language, and using the conventions of
language and documentation appropriately.
All students will be assessed in the capstone
course ASN 4510 or ASN 4936 each semester.
A three member faculty panel will use the attached
rubric describing 4 indicators of written
communication skills (5 point rating scale; 20 point
maximum) to assess the research paper required in
the capstone course.
A mean score for each student will be obtained
from the faculty ratings. Graduates will attain an
average minimum score of 12 points on the written
communication rubric. These will include:
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Content and development
Organization
Language
Conventions
Use of Results for Improving Student Learning
Please submit questions and forms to: ie@fiu.edu
For further information, visit the Institutional Effectiveness website: http://w3.fiu.edu/irdata/portal/inst_effectiveness.htm
Results
(Data Summary and Analysis)
Florida International University:
Student Learning Outcome Assessment 2009-2010 for GRADUATING UNDERGRADS
Academic Unit:
Asian Studies
(V. 10.01.09)
Page 5
Degree Program:
BA
Relation of SLO to Unit’s Mission: The Asian Studies B.A. with an emphasis on China, Japan, India, and the Near East, provides a multidisciplinary approach covering the languages
and culture, philosophy, religion, arts and literature of Asia, as well as issues in history, politics, geography, sociology/anthropology, international relations, education, and business.
Student Learning Outcome
(Stated in Measurable Terms)
Assessment Method
B.A. graduates will demonstrate effective oral
communication skills through their subject
knowledge of Asian Studies, organization of ideas,
adequate connection to an audience, efficient
delivery, and appropriate use of technology.
All students will be assessed in the capstone
course ASN 4510 or ASN 4936 each semester.
A three member faculty panel will use the attached
rubric describing 4 indicators of oral communication
skills (5 point rating scale; 20 point maximum) to
assess the oral presentation required in the
capstone course.
A mean score for each student will be obtained
from the faculty ratings. Graduates will attain an
average minimum of 12 points on the oral
communication rubric. These will include:

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Subject knowledge
Organization
Connection to audience
Delivery
Use of Results for Improving Student Learning
Please submit questions and forms to: ie@fiu.edu
For further information, visit the Institutional Effectiveness website: http://w3.fiu.edu/irdata/portal/inst_effectiveness.htm
Results
(Data Summary and Analysis)
Florida International University:
Student Learning Outcome Assessment 2009-2010 for GRADUATING UNDERGRADS
Academic Unit:
Asian Studies
(V. 10.01.09)
Page 6
Degree Program:
BA
Relation of SLO to Unit’s Mission: The Asian Studies B.A. with an emphasis on China, Japan, India, and the Near East, provides a multidisciplinary approach covering the languages
and culture, philosophy, religion, arts and literature of Asia, as well as issues in history, politics, geography, sociology/anthropology, international relations, education, and business.
Summarize use of results for continuous improvement of the educational program:
Please submit questions and forms to: ie@fiu.edu
For further information, visit the Institutional Effectiveness website: http://w3.fiu.edu/irdata/portal/inst_effectiveness.htm