20802280Global Studies Capstone
Course Information
Description
This course provides the framework for a student to complete the required individual capstone project for the Interdisciplinary Global Studies Certificate under the guidance of an approved faculty member. Faculty and student create a learning contract, establishing outcomes that align with that of the certificate.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Identify an individual project that gives depth and meaning to the coursework and study abroad experience completed for the certificate
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product - a narrative included in the project proposal and submitted to the supervising faculty
    Consultation meeting with supervising faculty
    Criteria
    Identify a meaningful theme that runs through your certificate coursework and study abroad experience completed for the certificate
    Choose an appropriate format for the final project
    Consult with the supervising faculty for brainstorming, reflection, and approval
    Narrative is 200-300 words and includes the title of the proposed project, the project format, and a main idea or theme

  2. Establish a learning contract with the supervising faculty
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product - an outline included in the project proposal and submitted to the supervising faculty
    Consultation check-in meeting with supervising faculty
    Criteria
    Outline identifies the steps required to complete the final project
    Outline includes a weekly schedule with goals towards completion of the final project
    Include regular check-ins with the supervising faculty on the semester’s schedule
    Consult with the supervising faculty to find an agreed-upon, workable schedule

  3. Meet all weekly goals set forth by the learning contract
    Assessment Strategies
    Consultation and regular communication with the supervising faculty, through email and synchronous meetings
    Criteria
    Check the learning contract regularly with supervising faculty
    Track progress towards goals and record completion
    Complete self-assessments, as requested by the supervising faculty

  4. Complete research and planning to develop the project with depth
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration, research documentation
    Criteria
    Sources are approved by the supervising faculty
    Maintain notes on sources used
    Communicate progress regularly with the supervising faculty
    Do your own original work on the final project, with support from approved sources

  5. Demonstrate competency in at least three of the certificate outcomes: Cultural Awareness, Intercultural Communications, World Languages, International Travel, Global Citizenship and Global Work Skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Consultation and regular communication with the supervising faculty
    Final project
    Criteria
    Identify which three will be best demonstrated by the final project
    Consult with the supervising faculty about how these will be demonstrated
    Describe how your project meets the three outcomes
    Maintain regular communication with the supervising faculty
    Complete a self-assessment to identify your strength in these areas

  6. Communicate the value of the certificate work and its impact on overall academic, personal, and/or professional development
    Assessment Strategies
    Consultation and regular communication with the supervising faculty
    Final project
    Criteria
    Identify the value of this work through brainstorming conversations with supervising faculty
    Include a statement in the final project that clearly conveys this value
    Complete a self-assessment to identify the impact of the certificate work

  7. Present the final product to at least one other person (in the form of a portfolio, a research paper, a presentation, or any other format approved by the supervising faculty)
    Assessment Strategies
    Presentation of the completed project to at least one other person
    Criteria
    Identify the audience for this presentation
    Consult with the supervising faculty for any logistical guidance
    Complete the presentation within the timeframe specified by the supervising faculty
    Presentation includes introduction, clear explanation of the value of these experiences, support materials
    Describe gathered feedback from others, including the supervising faculty