Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

CINE 23B - Focus on Film Noir - Stage 3 - Ira Rothstein

Assessment

Assessment Methods	Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances) Student satisfaction surveys
Assessment Description	Students were surveyed to provide self-assessment relative to selected SLO's. Written assignments and essay exams were targeted towards specific course SLO's
Learning Outcomes	A. Describe and evaluate the significance of American FIlm Noir in the larger context of film history and in relation to American society and culture in the post Word WAr II era. E. Apply skills and knowledge gained to enhance critical understanding and perspective of the importance of Film N0ir historically -- from its classic form to its expression in contemporary "neo-noir" films.
Number of Sections	1
Number of Instructors	1
Number of Students	"45"

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Faculty and staff within our department Faculty and staff from other colleges
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Email Phone
Data Summary	When asked to evaluate knowledge acquired in a closing survey, 32 of 38 students selected "Considerable knowledge acquired" with respect to both SLO's under assessment. Student performance on the critical paper assignment and final essay exam confirmed the students' self-assessment.
Analysis Summary	Both the student self-assessments and my analysis of course work revealed and a significant majority (33 out of 43 students) confirmed a very high level of outcome achievement. (SLO's A & E)
Next Steps Planned	As I am now retired, these steps will rely on the planning of the current instructor and the Cinema Dept. Chairperson. All of the course SLO's should be reviewed in future semesters with the goal of demonstrating a high level of outcome achievement.
Learning Outcomes	Refer to previous answer.

Changes

Details	Revised course assessment content and student self-satisfaction survey. Discussed and emphasized SLO's in class with students on numerous occasions. Updated and revised, assignemtns, lecture content, and film schedule to address targeted SLO's.
Learning Outcomes	All, but with emphasis on SLO's A & E.

Tentative Future Plans

Term	Fall 2013
Activities	See below
More Details	The activities for this semester are to be determined by the current instructor and the Cinema Department Chair.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)

Additional Highlights

The SLO process confirmed that there was a very high level of student achievement in this course. The surveys, class discussions, and student performance on written assignments all indicated a large majority of students achieved a significant understanding of film noir and its historical context.

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