Department of Foreign Languages
Graduating Senior Exit Survey
Thank you for completing this survey as you complete your major in Modern Language & Culture (ML&C) at Kennesaw State University. All answers are confidential and anonymous and will be used for the sole purpose of improving the quality of the program in ML&C
PART I: Demographics
1. Gender:
2. Ethnic background:
IF OTHER:
(Please, specify)
3. Do you have children?
(If yes, how many?
)
4. Did you work during the program of studies?
5. If you did, in which field?
6. Were you ever on financial aid?
7. Did you ever had a scholarship?
8. Did you ever live on campus?
9. Age:
10. In which country were you born?
11. What language did you choose for your Modern Language and Culture major?
12. Why did you choose this language? Please be as specific as possible:
13. Which concentration did you choose?
14. Why did you choose this concentration?
15. Why did you choose ML&C as your major?
16. If you chose a double major, which was your second major?
17. How many years did it take to complete your degree at KSU?
18. What is your current GPA?
PART II: Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
Please tell us how well you think you have achieved the following learning outcomes of our program. There is no “right” or “wrong” answer.
Primary Language: FRENCH, GERMAN or SPANISH
Student Learning Outcomes
SELECT 1 TO 5: 1 = NOT ACHIEVED AT ALL; 5 = ACHIEVED VERY WELL
SSLO ML&C 1a: Demonstrating Language Proficiency
SSLO ML&C 1b: Understanding Linguistics
SSLO ML&C 1c: Identifying Language Comparisons
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SSLO ML&C 2a: Demonstrating Cultural Understandings
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SSLO ML&C 2b: Demonstrating Understanding of Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions
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Concentration I: SECOND LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
(Complete the section below ONLY if you chose Concentration I.)
Student Learning Outcomes
SELECT 1 TO 5: 1 =NOT ACHIEVED AT ALL; 5 = ACHIEVED VERY WELL
SSLO I 1a: Demonstrating Language Proficiency
SSLO I 2a: Demonstrating Cultural Understandings
SSLO I 2b: Demonstrating Understanding of Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions
Concentration II: FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
(Complete the section below ONLY if you chose Concentration II.)
Student Learning Outcomes
SELECT 1 TO 5: 1 = NOT ACHIEVED AT ALL; 5 = ACHIEVED VERY WELL
SSLO II 2c: Integrating Other Disciplines in Instruction
SSLO II 3a: Understanding Language Acquisition and Creating a Supportive Classroom
SSLO II 3b: Developing Instructional Practices That Reflect Language Outcomes and Learner Diversity
SSLO II 4a: Understanding and Integrating Standards in Planning
SSLO II 4c: Selecting and Designing Instructional Materials
SSLO II 5a: Knowing Assessment Models and Using Them Appropriately
SSLO II 5b: Reflecting on Assessment
SSLO II 5c: Reporting Assessment Results
SSLO II 6a: Engaging in Professional Development
SSLO II 6b: Knowing the Value of Foreign Language Learning
Concentration III: APPLIED BUSINESS
(Complete the section below ONLY if you chose Concentration III.)
Student Learning Outcomes
SELECT 1 TO 5: 1 = NOT ACHIEVED AT ALL; 5 = ACHIEVED VERY WELL
SSLO III 1a: Understanding and Using the Language of Business in a Foreign Culture
SSLO III 1b: Knowing the Similarities and Differences of Business Practices between Your Own and the Target Culture
Concentration IV: CROSS-DISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES
(Complete the section below ONLY if you chose Concentration IV)
Student Learning Outcomes
SELECT 1 TO 5: 1 = NOT ACHIEVED AT ALL; 5 = ACHIEVED VERY WELL
SSLO IV 1a: Understanding Cross-disciplinary Perspectives
SSLO IV 1b: Understanding Cross-cultural Differences
Additional comments:
PART III: Curriculum
This section refers to the courses you took for your major. During this entire questionnaire, please focus only on the courses offered by Kennesaw State University. Please rate each class listed below on its contribution to your achievement of the Student Learning Outcomes, as stated in Part II above.
If you did NOT take that course at KSU, please leave the box blank
Upper Division Required Core Courses
1 = DID NOT CONTRIBUTE AT ALL TO MY ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING GOALS
5 = CONTRIBUTED A LOT TO MY ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING GOALS
FL 2209 World Languages and Cultures
FREN/SPAN 3200 Critical Reading and Applied Writing
FREN/SPAN 3302 Practical Conversation
FREN/SPAN 3303 Grammar and Composition
FREN/SPAN 3304 Literature and Culture I
FREN/SPAN 3305 Literature and Culture II
FREN/SPAN 3398 Internship
SA 4490 Study Abroad
FREN/SPAN 4402 Contemporary Culture
FREN/SPAN 4434 Topics in Literature, Language and Culture
FREN/SPAN 4456 Advanced Grammar and Linguistics
FREN/SPAN 4499 Senior Seminar
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ONLY FOR THE CONCENTRATION THAT YOU COMPLETED.
Concentration I: Second Language & Culture
(Complete the section below ONLY if you chose Concentration I)
1 =DID NOT CONTRIBUTE AT ALL TO MY ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING GOALS
5 = CONTRIBUTED A LOT TO MY ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING GOALS
Select the second language you took:
3200 Critical Reading and Writing
3302 Practical Conversation
3303 Grammar and Composition
(other than courses listed above)
Concentration II: Teacher Certification in Foreign Languages
(Complete the section below ONLY if you chose Concentration II)
1 = DID NOT CONTRIBUTE AT ALL TO MY ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING GOALS
5 = CONTRIBUTED A LOT TO MY ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING GOALS
FLED 3303 Second Language Acquisition
FLED 4410 Methods, Materials, and Curriculum in FLED P-8
FLED 4412 Methods, Materials, and Curriculum in FLED 9-12
FLED 4413 Field Experiences in FLED P-12
FLED 4480 Student Teaching in FLED P-12
Concentration III: Applied Business
(Complete the section below ONLY if you chose Concentration III)
1 = DID NOT CONTRIBUTE AT ALL TO MY ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING GOALS
5 = CONTRIBUTED A LOT TO MY ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING GOALS
MKTG 3100 Principles of Marketing
MGT 3100 Principles of Management
FREN/SPAN/GRMN 4404 Commercial French/Spanish/German
Concentration IV: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives
(Complete the section below ONLY if you chose Concentration IV)
1 = DID NOT CONTRIBUTE AT ALL TO MY ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING GOALS
5 = CONTRIBUTED A LOT TO MY ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING GOALS
ANTH 3310 Cultural Diversity in the US
COM 3325 Intercultural Communication
HIST 3305 The World Since 1945
PSYC 3355 Cross-Cultural Psychology
What is the strength of our program? Please be as descriptive as possible:
What could be improved in our program? Please be as descriptive as possible:
Is there a class that you would like to see added to our curriculum that is not currently being offered? If yes, please describe the content you would like to have covered in that class?
Additional comments:
PART IV: Study Abroad Programs and Internships
The ML&C major requires a study abroad experience or an internship.
1. Which option did you choose?
2. If you did an internship, where were you placed?
3. Did this experience help you improve your language proficiency?
Please comment:
5. If you did a study abroad, where did you go?
6. How long was your study abroad program?
7. Did this experience help you improve your language proficiency?
Please comment:
8. Additional comments:
PART V: Career planning
1. Do you have a career in mind? If yes, please state
2. How would you evaluate your level of career preparation?
Additional comments:
PART VI: Additional comments.
Please add any comments here that could help us improve the ML&C program: