POLS 5: International Relations
Stage 5
Timothy Killikelly
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 6 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 4 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every semester |
| Analysis Frequency | Every semester |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 1 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
Improvement Details
| Details | The Instructors decided to create a new pre and post Knowledge Acquisition Assessment survey as their Assessment Tool. Instructors refined outcomes using external information and made sure they were consistent with the CCC C-ID Statewide Descriptor for this course. The refined outcomes are: - Explain international relations theory - Identify international institutions. - Describe the role of national, international, transnational and sub- national actors. - Analyze and evaluate key topics such as globalization, conflict, cooperation, diplomacy, international law, human rights, and international political economy. - Discuss contemporary issues international relations. - Apply relevant theoretical concepts to events. |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | The Instructors used a new pre and post Knowledge Acquisition Assessment survey as their Assessment Tool. Instructors refined outcomes using external information and made sure they were consistent with the CCC C-ID Statewide Descriptor for this course. The refined outcomes are: - Explain international relations theory - Identify international institutions. - Describe the role of national, international, transnational and sub- national actors. - Discuss contemporary international issues. |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Spring 2013 |
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| How and With Whom | Instructors who taught course discussed data. |
| Number Assessed | 44 |
| Data Summary | Instructors will be discussing data at next Spring 2014 January Flex Day. |
| Planned Improvements | We plan to continue to implement our more substantive Assessment Tools. We hope that the data with provide insight into what is working and what can be improved. Next discussion will occur at January 2014 Flex Day |
| Program Review Link | Yes, the above future improvements require resources that will be requested during the next annual PROGRAM REVIEW cycle. Examples: additional staff, equipment, software, consulting services, etc. |
Future Plans
| Term | Spring 2014 |
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| Activities | Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements), Assessment (measurement) of outcomes, Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps, Implementation of planned changes and reassessment |
| Details | Instructors will be discussing data at next Spring 2014 January Flex Day in order to analyze data and make plans for changes and their implementation. |
| Highlights | No answer |