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Communication Studies
Assessment Plan
Approved 3-21-05  

Overview
The department is comprised of three majors, Communication Studies, Film Studies, and Theatre Arts. Each has its own set of student learning outcomes. Each graduating senior—in all three majors—will complete the Student Assessment of the Department [PDF].

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate foundational knowledge of communication research methods and the role of research in the creation of knowledge.

  2. Students will be able to recognize, diagnose, and respond to communication situations using appropriate communication theories and concepts.

  3. Students will create effective communication messages in a variety of contexts and situations.

  4. Students will effectively present communication messages in a variety of contexts and situations.

  5. Students will analyze communication messages in a variety of cultures, contexts and situations.

  6. Students will demonstrate the knowledge to successfully manage group environments and/or interpersonal relationships.

Assessment Measures
Three assessment measures are used to evaluate our effectiveness in achieving the student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness goals. The attached grid [PDF]indicates how each learning outcome and goal are assessed and what we expect to achieve.

  1. Scenario response paper assigned in the senior seminar course. Assignment and rating instrument are attached.

  • For this assignment, students write two pages for each of the three scenarios presented.

  1. Senior seminar project. Rating instrument is attached.

  • For this assignment, students will work in groups to execute some type of original research project and present their results to the public, in written and oral forms.

  1. Student evaluation of the department. Rating instrument is attached at the end of this document. This instrument is used by all three disciplines in the department.


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