UC San Diego - WASC Exhibit 7.1
Inventory of Educational Effectiveness Indicators

AcademicProgram(2a)What are these learning outcomes?

(3)
Other than GPA, what data/evidence
are used to determine that graduates
have achieved stated outcomes for thedegree? (e.g., capstone course, portfolio
review, licensure examination)?

(4)
Who interprets the evidence?
What is the process?

(5)
How are the findings used?

Written Communication
Communicate and articulate complex ideas about
Japanese culture and society effectively, particularly
in oral, written, and visual form.

Written Communication
Original research and writing is produced
through the colloquium requirement and otherupper division courses.

Written Communication
Student writing is evaluated by faculty/
instructors/ teaching assistants. The
students writing is responded to withdetailed comments to encourage
students learning.

Written Communication
Director of Japanese Studies andprogram faculty meet to discuss
courses and major requirements.
They then use their data to assess if
adjustments to curriculum is needed.
Individual course instructors use
student feedback to modify classes if
needed.

(1) Have formal
learning outcomesbeen developed?
Yes

Oral Communication
Communicate and articulate complex ideas about
Japanese culture and society effectively, particularly
in oral, written, and visual form.

Oral Communication
The Japanese Studies Major requires two yearsof language study (or the equivalent).
Language proficiency must be in Japanese.
Students must also take a colloquium course tocomplete the major.

(6) Date of the last
Academic Senate
Review?
2015-16

Oral Communication
Oral communication is evaluated byfaculty/ instructors/ teaching assistants.
Most upper division courses require
student participation in discussions andclassroom activities in order to improveknowledge of core concepts, improve
communication skills, and build aclassroom community.

Oral Communication
Director of Japanese Studies andprogram faculty meet to discuss
courses and major requirements.
They then use their data to assess if
adjustments to curriculum is needed.
Individual course instructors use
student feedback to modify classes ifneeded.

Quantitative Reasoning

Quantitative Reasoning

Quantitative Reasoning

Quantitative Reasoning

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Information Literacy

Information Literacy

Information Literacy

Information Literacy

Interpret literacy and understand key issues inJapanese history, politics, and culture. Locate,evaluate, and articulate the historical, cultural, andsocial contexts of specific ethnic, gender, and classformations of Japan.

The program requires the successful completionof twelve upper division courses, six of whichmust be Japanese language courses. Included isa colloquium requirement. Interdisciplinary
upper division elective courses must come fromtwo or more different disciplines. Fulfillment oflanguage proficiency through either placement
test, study abroad, or completion of Japanesecourses.

Information literacy is evaluated byfaculty/instructors/ teaching assistants.
Students understanding of information
literacy is determined through theircourse work and response to regularlycompleted assignments with detailed
comment so as to encourage student
understanding of core concepts.

Director of Japanese Studies andprogram faculty meet to discuss
courses and major requirements.
They then use their data to assess if
adjustments to curriculum is needed.
Individual course instructors use
student feedback to modify classes ifneeded.

Students graduating with a degree should be able to:

Department:
Institute of Arts &Humanities
Major:
Japanese Studies

Please date the form:
12/07/2018

Critical Thinking
Critically analyze how historical and current global
political, economic, social, and cultural processes
impact Japan as well as particular societies withinthese areas.

Critical Thinking
Original writing, research, and presentation
on topics related to Japanese art, history,culture, politics, economics, sociology, andliterature. Require upper-division and seminarcourses from two or more different disciplines
and colloquium for significant writing project.

Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is evaluated byfaculty/ instructors/ teaching assistants

Critical Thinking
Director of Japanese Studies andprogram faculty meet to discuss
courses and major requirements.
They then use their data to assess if
adjustments to curriculum is needed.
Individual course instructors use
student feedback to modify classes if
needed.

Additional Learning Outcomes(All other items not color coded)(All other items not color coded)(All other items not color coded)(All other items not color coded)(2b)
Where are the learning outcomes published?
Please provide your department/programwebsite address.
Course syllabus, course website, UCSD
Catalogue, Brochures, University website and theJapanese Studies Website:
https://japan.ucsd.edu