The Student Learning Outcomes for HUM 201 would focus on how aspects studied in HUM 101 have changed in the age of technology:

  1. Analyze the role and ethical implications of social media in the 21st Century workplace, including the difference between a professional and personal social media presence.
  2. Analyze the impact of technology upon such emerging areas as contemporary ethics and laws involving intellectual property, use of digital services, and privacy and data collection.
  3. Analyze the ramifications of future technologies based upon current trends and examine the issues that may arise from advances in computer, medical, and agricultural technologies.

Course Assessment: at a minimum, the instructor will complete and upload to each student's e-portfolio the AACU's VALUE rubrics for Global Learning, Integrative Learning, and Intercultural Knowledge and Competence. The instructor can also complete other pertinent VALUE rubrics that address the skills taught in the class.

Student Learning OutcomeMethod of AssessmentMeasurement of Assessment and Performance TargetDesired Learning Outcome(s)
Examine how globalization and increased interaction among world cultures leads to a re-definition of self, society and ethical reasoning in diverse cultural contexts.Reading assignments, discussion boards and short essays that explore the impact and implications of increased awareness of other world cultures75% of students will complete discussion board assignments that demonstrate a grasp of the wide-ranging effects of globalization and multiculturalismStudents will understand the impacts of globalization and multiculturalism and will be able to use that knowledge to inform their work in other classes and, ultimately, in their careers.
Articulate the effects of industrialization and technology on the contemporary world and environment.Reading assignments, discussion boards and short essays that focus on the present and future impacts of industrialization and technology.75% of students will complete discussion board assignments that successfully trace how industrialization and technology have shaped the contemporary world.Students will transfer this knowledge to other classes and be able to analyze the broad impact of these forces.
Analyze the role and ethical implications of social media in the 21st Century workplace, including the difference between a professional and personal social media presence.Reading assignments, discussion boards that demonstrate the student's grasp of the impact of social media; students will be required to build a professional social media presence.100% of students will use technology to successfully build a professional social media site.Students will critically evaluate various forms of social media and maintain a life-long professional web presence that will aid them in acquiring and changing jobs.

Quality Enhancement Plan: “Learning that Works”