Learning objectives

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About the learning objectives for your course, here are a few pointers:

The learning objectives describe the learning outcomes of your course. As such, they tend to be fairly precise.

For example:
After taking this three-week refresher class, students will be able to:

- apply the subjunctive mood in new and unprompted situations.
- analyze and summarize an authentic text (at the intermediate level) dealing with social problems in France.
- explain and justify their position on illegal immigration.

There is only so much you can get done in 3 weeks! You will have to be selective in your choices.

Where to get information on what to include in your course:
- Ask instructors (incl. yourself!) who teach 3000 level courses what students need to review the most.
- Ask students who took 3000 level courses what they struggle with
- Ask your TA coordinator.
- Try to find the placement test for 3000.

I suggest you start refining your learning objectives as soon as possible. The sooner you have them, the sooner you can get started developing your course. No need to go crazy on the details, half a page to a page with bullets will be fine. Now is the time to decide whether you want to develop and two or a three-week course. Please, bring draft 2 to class on Wednesday!
Let me know if you have any questions or are confused about anything!
Thank you!!
Edwige.