Frostburg State University
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Student Learning Outcome Report
Department: Philosophy
Frostburg Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Philosophy 1: Upon completion of the major in philosophy, a student will be able to articulate the views of
prominent figures in the history of Western philosophy.
Method: Rubric
What is the method of assessment?
We use two distinct rubrics to assess the two history of philosophy courses around LG 1: rubric 1a for PHIL
202, History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (taught every fall) and rubric 1b for PHIL 203, History of
Modern Philosophy (taught every spring).
Who is being assessed?
For LG 1a philosophy majors enrolled in PHIL 202, History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy; and for
LG 1b philosophy majors enrolled in PHIL 203, History of Modern Philosophy.
What is the observable learning objective?
LG 1a Rubric
LG 1b Rubric
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2: Upon completion of the major in philosophy, a student will be able to articulate alternative
views on leading philosophical issues and identify the reasons and arguments that may be
advanced in support of these competing views.
Method: Rubric
What is the method of assessment?
See attached rubrics
Who is being assessed?
All primary and secondary philosophy majors in a selected 200, 300, 400 level philosophy course. (For AY
2014-15: PHIL 303, Philosophy of Religion) What is the observable learning objective?
See attached rubric
LG 2 Rubric
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3: Upon completion of the Major in Philosophy, a student will be able to advance and defend a
position on various philosophical issues, taking account (where relevant) of perspectives
emerging out of differences in gender, race, class, and culture.
Method: Rubric
What is the method of assessment?
See attached rubric
Who is being assessed?
All primary and secondary philosophy majors in a selected 200, 300, 400 level philosophy course. (For AY
2014-15: PHIL 304, Social Philosophy)
What is the observable learning objective?
See attached rubric
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LG 3 Rubric
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4: Upon completion of the Major in Philosophy, a student will be able to employ philosophical
techniques in an effort to resolve philosophical problems.
Method: Rubric
What is the method of assessment?
See attached rubric
Who is being assessed?
All primary and secondary philosophy majors in a selected 200, 300, 400 level philosophy course. (For AY
2014-15: PHIL 409, Philosophy and Women)
What is the observable learning objective?
See attached rubric
LG 4 Rubric
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5: Upon completion of the Major in Philosophy, a student will be able to write and speak about
philosophical issues in a clear, logically sound, and coherent manner.
Method: Rubric
What is the method of assessment?
See attached rubric
Who is being assessed?
All primary and secondary philosophy majors in a selected 200, 300, 400 level philosophy course. (For AY
2014-15: PHIL 319, Existentialism)
What is the observable learning objective?
See attached rubric
LG 5 Rubric
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6: Upon completion of the Major in Philosophy, a student will be able to identify and evaluate
various reference sources relevant to a philosophical research project.
Method: Rubric
What is the method of assessment?
See attached rubric
Who is being assessed?
All primary and secondary philosophy majors in a selected 200, 300, 400 level philosophy course. (For AY
2014-15: PHIL 455, Seminar in Philosophy)
What is the observable learning objective?
See attached rubric
LG 6 Rubric
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