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Alumni Survey

Thank you for your interest in participating in this survey of students who majored or minored in a language at Sonoma State University!   Your answers will help the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (ML&L) to assess some of the learning outcomes of our programs and will give us valuable knowledge about our students' experiences, achievements, and past and present language proficiency.

Your time and input is very much appreciated.

Required questions are marked with an asterisk *

 

What languages did you study at SSU? *

Check all that apply.

 
Did you major and/or minor in a language?*

Check all that apply.

 
Did you earn a teaching credential?*
What is your current graduate or professional school status?*



What year did you graduate from SSU?*

At the time of your graduation, how satisfied were you with
your ability to understand conversation in that language?*





At the time of your graduation, how satisfied were you with
your ability to speak that language?*





At the time of your graduation, how satisfied were you with
your ability to read that language?*





At the time of your graduation, how satisfied were you with
your ability to write in that language?*





At the time of your graduation, how satisfied were you with
your ability to function in a culture where that language
is spoken?*





Do you still consider yourself proficient in the language
you studied most?*


To what extent did learning another language at SSU
affect your understanding and performance of English?*





In your ML&L classes, how much did you learn
about the cultures of the countries in which the language
you studied is spoken?*





How effectively did your ML&L classes develop your
ability to think critically?*





How effectively did your ML&L classes develop
your writing skills?*





How effectively did your ML&L classes develop
your reading skills?*





How effectively did your ML&L classes develop
your ability to communicate orally?*





How effectively did your ML&L classes develop
your ability to conduct research?*





How effectively did your ML&L classes develop
your ability to deal sensitively and effectively with a
wide variety of people and cultures?*





To what extent did your overall preparation in ML&L
classes fit your professional goals?*





To what extent did your coursework in world languages,
cultures and literatures develop your knowledge of the
world and its diversity?*





Are you a heritage speaker of the language
you studied at SSU?*


How do you use your language skills currently?


What has been the most meaningful experience
that you have had as a professional that you can
relate to the overall preparation you received
in ML&L?


What is your current employment status?*




If employed, your present position is



What aspects/topics of your coursework in world
languages, cultures, and literatures best prepared you
for your current career?


How has your study of world languages, cultures and
literatures at SSU affected your self-image as a US citizen
and as a global citizen?


Approximately what overall grade average did you
earn in your language major or minor?*








Overall, how would you rate the ML&L Literatures department?*




I had a very positive experience as a student at SSU.*




Based on your experience, would you recommend our
program to students who are thinking about attending SSU?*