Goal Area 6: LASC Objective

Liberal Education assessment annual report template for Goal Area 6 (The Humanities and Fine Arts)

Goal Area 6: LASC Objective To expand students' knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behavior, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disciplines such as literature, philosophy, and the fine arts, students will engage in critical analysis, form aesthetic judgments, and develop an appreciation of the arts and humanities as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. Students should have experiences in both the arts and humanities. Value Rubric inspired information for LASC 6. Consider using these ideas about E, C, D, and I so that we have a more consistent interpretation of what each means on this campus.

Student Learning Outcomes (check all outcomes listed in course outlines – double check at http://www.mnstate.edu/coursedescriptions.aspx) D:\Docs\2017-12-29\0f03cad8d5471f3f6ae4ec1fe7166e64.docx, Apr. 7, 18 Students will be able to:

1. ___Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. 2. ___Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context. 3. ___Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities. 4. ___Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance. 5. ___Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities. Course (e.g., CHEM 304):______# of students assessed:____ Term(s) taught:______

Prepared by: ______Date: ______Was this course face-to-face (F), online (O), or blended (B)? Basis of assessment (check all applicable): 1) multiple choice quiz/test items ___; 2) short answer test/items___; 3) essay test/items____; 4.a) paper (1-5 pages) ___; 4.b) paper (6-10 pages) ____; 4.c) paper (11+ pages); 5.a) individual project ____; 5.b) group project ____; 6.a) individual presentation ____; 6.b) group presentation ____; 7.a.) individual lab/activity____; 7.b) group lab/activity____; 12) other___ (please specify).

In the table on the following pages, briefly describe the strengths and shortcomings regarding your students' learning for each SLO assessed. Provide just enough detail to communicate what you learned about your students' learning. In the last column, indicate what percent of student work for that learning outcome was (E) Exemplary, (C) Competent, (D) Developing, and/or (I) Inadequate.

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According to your assessment process across all assessed student learning outcomes, what percentage of student work was…1

(E) Exemplary ____ (C) Competent ____ (D) Developing _____ (I)

1 In some cases, these percentages will be estimates based on instructors' professional judgments. Note that the categories correspond to the grades of A, B, C, D/F/W. This information will be used and reported only in the aggregate for entire SLOs/Goal Areas and for multi-section courses. Data will never be reported by instructor or if the identity of the instructor can be determined by course and term. Inadequate ____ (should total 100%).

What changes have you made to this course since your last LASC report was filed on this course?

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