SLOs: Students will
- exhibit basic proficiency in the understanding and use of a world language; and
- demonstrate knowledge of the distinctive features of culture(s) associated with the language they are studying.
SLO Proficiency
Student achievement for listening, reading, and writing is assessed via common final exams. Scores are based on % of correct responses to comprehension questions or prompts. All scores are calculated on a 100-pt scale.
Speaking Rubric
| Role-play or Presentation | A+ | A | B | C | D | Below D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accomplishes the task (Understands and follows up on what partner says; can describe a situation, give opinion and negotiate; informal register) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Vocabulary (Accurate, varied, broad enough for the task) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
|
Grammar (Shows mastery of articles, negation, adjective-noun agreement, verb agreement, varied verbs and forms) |
18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Pronunciation/Fluency (Comprehensible, not groping for individual words) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
- Exceeds: A, A+
- Meets: B
- Approaches: C
- Does not meet: D, Below D
Total/50 points: _____
SLO Culture
(note: Culture essays are written in English in the beginner-level language courses that fulfill the GE requirement)
| Criteria | Exceeds Standard | Meets Standard | Approaches Standard | Does Not Meet standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | Demonstrates in-depth understanding of products or practices within the target culture by connecting them to the cultural values they express. Observations are nuanced and successfully contextualized with examples from course materials that support the interpretation or representation of the cultural context. | Demonstrates a general understanding of products or practices within the target culture by connecting them to some of the cultural values they express. Observations are contextualized with examples from course materials that support the interpretation or representation of the cultural context more often than not; minor misrepresentations/mis-interpretations may still be present. | Demonstrates surface understanding of products or practices within the target culture by describing them but does not connect them to cultural values they express (i.e., relies on generalizations, stereotypes, or personal feelings but makes an attempt to provide some context for these with examples even if not successful). | Demonstrates little to no understanding of products or practices within the target culture. Key elements are not described and there are no connections to any cultural values. No effort is made to contextualize observations with examples from course materials. Reflection is based solely on personal feelings. |
| Score | 15-14 | 13-12 | 11-10 | 9-0 |
| Criteria | Exceeds Standard | Meets Standard | Approaches Standard | Does Not Meet Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form | Logical and well organized. Accurate grammar. | Organization sufficient but impedes flow somewhat. Some grammar problems but comprehensible. | Organization sometimes unclear and grammar problems interfere occasionally with meaning. | Lacks organization and paper seems aimless. Grammar problems impede meaning. |
| Score | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2-0 |
Benchmark: 100% of students will meet or exceed standards for all assessed categories: speaking, reading, writing, listening, culture.