History UCC Gordon Rule Student Learning Outcomes for SACS

Humanities with Writing: AFH 2000 (African Civilizations), AMH 2040 (Origins of American Civilization); AMH 2042 (Modern American Civilization); EUH 2011 (Western Civilization: Early European Civilization); EUH 2021 (Western Civilization: Medieval To Modern Europe); LAH 2020 (Latin American Civilization); WOH 2001 (World Civilization).

LEARNING OUTCOME: Critical Thinking

• Students will make a historical argument based on the use of a combination of the following: primary sources, secondary sources, class lectures

• Students will prove the argument with the use of the evidence above.

UNSATISFACTORY: The paper fails to make and prove a historical argument.

GOOD: The paper makes an argument and provides adequate proof.

EXCELLENT: The paper makes an original argument and provides proof in a skillful and creative fashion.

LEARNING OUTCOME: Written Communication

• Students will write a paper that has a clear thesis, evidence organized into logical paragraphs, and a conclusion

• Students will submit a paper that demonstrates the ability to use English for written expression at the college level.

UNSATISFACTORY: The paper is lacking in both writing and organization.

GOOD: The paper shows a clear sense of written organization and expression.

EXCELLENT: The paper shows great command of organization and evinces a high ability in written expression.

LEARNING OUTCOME: Content/Discipline Knowledge

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the culture, events, and ideas of past and present civilizations.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of historical context.

UNSATISFACTORY: The paper lacks an understanding of past events, cultures, and ideas and their broader contexts.

GOOD: The paper shows a satisfactory understanding of past events, cultures, and ideas in their larger contexts.

EXCELLENT: The paper shows a deep understanding of past events cultures, and ideas and situates these within larger contexts.