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Student achievement will be measured using formative assessment tools and the mastery system in accordance with the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Evaluation Policy. Students will receive ongoing feedback from the instructor throughout the course. Evaluation will be based on learning outcomes and course content. Mastery will be granted to students who achieve an average of at least 70% on the items listed below. Evaluation will include, but need not be limited to, the following tasks:

-A collection of basic outlines (a list of main ideas and key details) from at least 2-3 written texts of up to 2 pages in length and at least 2-3 spoken texts of up to 8 minutes in length, demonstrating an understanding of the differences and similarities among people, places or events related to culture and community. At least 1 of the outlines must be based on a formatted text (map, graph, timeline, etc.).

-At least 1 project based on the information from the written and spoken texts. Students will create a visual representation of their learning, which will demonstrate their understanding of people, places or events related to culture and community. The final product should be a compilation task. Possible projects might be:

• A music project - a class compilation charting similarities and differences in music from different countries
• A cross cultural montage poster presentation
• A visual display showcasing different cultures in Vancouver, British Columbia, or Canada

-At least 1 in-class reading assessment and 1 in-class listening assessment to demonstrate mastery of skills (such as arranging information from a written or spoken text into a timeline, skimming and scanning to find information, or identifying main ideas in written or spoken texts).

-Attendance and participation in labs.

-A final in-class exam to demonstrate mastery of reading and listening skills. This may be comprehensive or based on selected course elements.

-At least 1 self-assessment of learning strategies, progress, and study skills (to be discussed with the instructor).

Sample grade breakdown:

A collection of outlines worth up to 15% (total)

Project worth up to 25%

In-class assessment worth up to 20% (total)

A final in-class exam worth up to 10%

Participation worth up to 10%

Lab attendance and participation worth 10%

Self-assessment worth up to 10%

Total 100%