Information Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Summarize the history and current trends of information literacy instruction, including theories of critical information literacy and the development and application of published standards and frameworks, such as those published by the Association of College and Research Libraries. [PLO 1, 2, 3, 7]
• Recognize the need to create instructional materials that meet the needs of diverse learners. [PLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7]
• Deliver instructional presentations based on information literacy theories and objectives. [PLO 3, 4, 7]
• Produce an information literacy project with clear, well organized content that can be applied in specific information literacy contexts or with specific information literacy learners. [PLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7]
• Articulate the role of libraries in providing information literacy instruction. [PLO 1, 2, 3]
• Describe the economic, legal, and social ramifications surrounding the use of information. [PLO 1, 5]

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Participation: In class discussion, class exercises, and online participation in discussion forums	30%
Group Project: Group presentation on one course reading that summarizes main ideas and evaluates authority, perspective, context, and opposing viewpoints	20%
Group Project Reflection Statement: Individual reflection on the group work process, including collaboration, communication, task division, and role within the group	10%
Final Project Proposal: One page proposal describing the intended final project and receiving instructor feedback before moving forward	10%
Final Project Artist or Writer’s Statement: One page statement submitted with the project artifact that explains the project, inspiration, course connections, and platform or publication guidelines	10%
Final Project: You Are the Authority: Creative project using a real platform or publication context and engaging thoughtfully with an aspect of information literacy	20%

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.