Learning Outcomes and Assessment Plan for the History Department
Undergraduate Learning Outcomes
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To cultivate historical awareness
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To critically think, read, and write about the past
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To develop an argument based on use of primary and secondary sources
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To demonstrate awareness of interpretive differences
Assessment Plan for 2017-2019, Undergraduate BA and BSED
100-200 Level Classes
To cultivate historical awareness (the ability to order events in proper chronological
order and, thus, display understanding of historical cause and effect)
300-400 Level Classes
To critically think, read, and write about the past
Core expectations
- Skillfully interprets primary sources
- Displays command of content knowledge
- Crafts convincing thesis and supporting arguments
- Writes with care