Student Learning Outcomes for English and Speech

ENGLISH COMPOSITION STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

ENGLISH V03

• Write 1-2 page essays that contain clear thesis statements and topic sentences that relate to the thesis
• For essays, create well developed and unified paragraphs that support topic sentences
• Compose two reasonably well-organized 200-250 word essays in timed situations with errors that do not distract from readability

ENGLISH V04A

• Write simple, compound, and complex sentences with only occasional errors
• Use prewriting strategies and revision for composition
• Read and discuss short essays as models for writing

ENGLISH V04B

• Write paragraphs with clear topic sentences and clear support and development
• Read and summarize in writing the main ideas and supporting points of an essay
• Analyze short essays as models for writing

ENGLISH V02

• Structure a 3 to 5 page essay around a thesis, maintaining unity and coherence
• Conduct research, including evaluating and gathering information from print and electronic sources; summarize, paraphrase, and quote research material accurately, and document sources according to MLA style
• Compose two 300 word essays (45 minutes each)

ENGLISH V01A

• Write passable essays which contain thesis, supporting body paragraphs, and conclusion amounting to 8,000 words, using a variety of rhetorical modes, and culminating in a researched paper with a prescribed documentation style.
• Process fifty-minute in-class, timed writings of at least two pages in response to assigned readings. These should include a focusing thesis statement, coherent supporting body paragraphs, and acceptable conclusion in addition to showing evidence of careful proofreading.
• Recognize and avoid logical fallacies in writing

ENGLISH V01B

• Apply critical thinking skills, both orally and in writing, to analyze literary works
• Write organized, cohesive persuasive arguments that employ relevant details and avoid logical fallacies.

CREATIVE WRITING AND LITERATURE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

ENGLISH V10

• Evaluate an author's use of the conventions of writing poetry, fiction, drama or film, and nonfiction.
• Prepare original pieces of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama or film utilizing the appropriate conventions of writing for each genre.

ENGLISH V11

• Evaluate an author's use of the conventions of writing poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction.
• Prepare original pieces of moderate length in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama or film utilizing the appropriate conventions of writing for each genre.

ENGLISH V11A

• Evaluate an author's use of the conventions of writing poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction.
• Prepare original pieces of moderate length in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama or film utilizing the appropriate conventions of writing for each genre and incorporating elements of style from the writers studied.

ENGLISH V15

• Appraise selected poetry with informed comprehension and aesthetic appreciation.
• Paraphrase, analyze, explain, discuss, and compare and contrast a variety of poetic forms and genres

ENGLISH V16

• Identify and evaluate elements of fiction such as plot, structure, character, setting, point of view, tone and style, theme, irony, and symbol
• Analyze works of fiction in the context of history and culture
• Apply literary theory to the fiction being studied and to the assigned writing tasks
• Analyze the connection between content and form in fiction

ENGLISH V21A

• Differentiate between texts representative of different literary movements or time periods, and authors from the period covering the Celtic epic to the end of the 18th century.
• Formulate original ideas about unfamiliar literary texts from the periods covering the Celtic epic to the 18th century essay.
• Evaluate an author's use of the elements of poetry, prose, and drama including rhyme, meter, diction, figurative language, tone, theme, plot, action, characterization, and genre.

ENGLISH V21B

• Differentiate between texts representative of different literary movements or time periods, and authors from the beginning of the 19th century to the post-modern period.
• Formulate original ideas about unfamiliar literary texts from the periods covering from the beginning of the 19th century to the post-modern period.
• Evaluate an author's use of the elements of poetry, prose, and drama including rhyme, meter, diction, figurative language, tone, theme, plot, action, characterization and genre.

ENGLISH 22B

• Differentiate between texts representative of different literary movements or time periods, and authors from the beginning of the Civil War to the post-modern period.
• Formulate original ideas about unfamiliar literary texts from the periods covered from the end of the Civil War to the post-modern period.
• Evaluate an author's use of the elements of poetry, prose, and drama including rhyme, meter, diction, figurative language, tone, theme, plot, action characterization, and genre

ENGLISH V26

• Compare and contrast characters within the plays.
• Demonstrate understanding of Shakespeare's use of dramatic conventions, poetic elements, and sonnet form.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic Shakespearean language use, including blank verse and prose.

ENGLISH V29A

• Appraise the fundamentals of style and design of plot within a film
• Assess the structure and movement within a film
• Compare and contrast the differing ideologies of film making

ENGLISH V29B

• Appraise the fundamentals of style and design of plot within a film
• Assess the structure and movement within a film
• Examine the history of cinematography, including composition within the frames in a film with evidence of in-depth research and comprehension

ENGLISH V30

• Identify a selection of World Literature and analyze the literary significance, including the form of the texts
• Assess the interplay between a literary text and the culture in which it was born.

ENGLISH V31

• Assess the interplay between a literary text and the culture in which it was born.
• Evaluate an author's use of the elements of poetry, prose, and drama including rhyme, meter, diction, figurative language, tone, theme, plot, action, characterization, and genre.

ENGLISH V35/V135

• Understand and analyze the historical, social, and cultural implications of works by African American, Asian American, Hispanic, Native American, and other American sub-cultural writers.
• Distinguish between different literary movements and historical contexts of various racial or ethnic groups residing in the United States.
• Identify traditional and unconventional uses of elements of poetry, fiction, and drama, including rhyme, meter, diction, figurative language, tone, theme, plot, action, characterization, and genre.

ENGLISH V36B/V136B

• Differentiate between texts representative of gender-based literary movements from the beginning of the 20th century to the present.
• Formulate original ideas about unfamiliar literary texts from the periods covered from the early 20th century to the present.
• Evaluate an author's use of the elements of poetry, prose, and drama including rhyme, meter, diction, figurative language, tone, theme, plot, action, characterization, and genre.

SPEECH STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

SPEECH V01

• Students will be able to discern and define fallacious argument from empirical truths.
• Demonstrate the use of credible resources that will support research analysis from online sources, periodical guides and credible and reliable interviews.
• Organize and deliver a cohesive and authoritative speech.
• Identify and overcome speech trepidation

SPEECH V03

• Analyze observed group communication and prepare a term paper proposing applicable communication theories.
• Formulate oral presentations in conjunction with other group members in order to demonstrate comprehension of theories and specific concepts from the textbook and other required readings.
• Practice effective problem solving techniques while in a group setting.

SPEECH V10

• Students will be able to discern and define fallacious argument from empirical truths.
• Demonstrate the use of credible resources that will support research analysis from online sources, periodical guides and credible and reliable interviews.
• Students will be able to demonstrate skills in both forms of debate: Lincoln Douglas and CEDA.

SPEECH V13

• Employ research skills and debate current political, economic, legal and social problems.
• Formulate, practice and evaluate speeches of all types and specifically for either interscholastic competition and/or public student speaker bureaus.
• Demonstrate argumentation ability in a competitive forum.

SPEECH V15

• Identify communication elements and patterns in interpersonal relationships and demonstrate appropriate communication behaviors interpersonal situations.
• Analyze, identify and interpret communication behaviors and patterns in interpersonal relationships (both their own and others').
• Recognize a range of communication options for a given situation and choose the most appropriate one.