Program Assessment Plan American University Academic Program: CAS: Foreign Language and Communication Media - BA Academic Program: CAS: Foreign Language and Communication Media - BA
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Oral Proficiency Interview: Based on the guidelines established by the American Council of Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The interview ill be conducted by an outside examiner who has not had the student in class. Strengths and weaknesses in student performance are discussed at subsequent LFS Faculty Council Meetings and used for program review and revision purposes. 80% of students achieve advanced Mid rating on the ACTFL scale in French, German, or Spanish; intermediate High ratings on the ACTFL scale in Russian. Data are collected annually as part of the LFS Senior Capstone course. Yes
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