ERIC Number: ED428583
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1998-Nov
Pages: 10
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Comprehensive Exit Assessment for Undergraduate German Language Majors/Minors.
Walker, William
The method used for assessing German language majors and minors at Bradley University (Illinois) is described. The method uses multiple assessment techniques, and has seven parts: (1) a re-taking of the German entry placement examination; (2) review of results of a two-part exit survey (questionnaire appended), designed to obtain information about student satisfaction with the program and self-assessed language skills; (3) a selection of externally administered German achievement examinations; (4) determination of majors and minors who have qualified for membership in foreign language honor societies; (5) maintenance of student portfolios, containing documentation of accomplishments in various courses taken, including oral language performance; (6) course grades; and (7) statements from student employers/supervisors in jobs requiring some use of German skills. (MSE)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, College Second Language Programs, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Exit Examinations, German, Higher Education, Language Tests, Majors (Students), Portfolios (Background Materials), Program Effectiveness, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Student Evaluation, Testing Programs
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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