syllabi analysis

First, use Google to find 3-4 syllabi from classes within your discipline that are taught at other colleges or universities. Scan these syllabi specifically for the following. Do they clearly outline the learning outcomes for the course? How and where? Is it clear how these outcomes will be measured?

1. ARH 200: Marjorie Venet (first page of web-based syllabus); http://www.arthistory.umd.edu/arthfac/mvenit/ARTH200Fall2007/index.htm
A student successfully completing this course will have developed:1) criteria to recognize and categorize monuments from the ancient through the medieval world both seen in class and not previously encountered; 2) an understanding how these works characterize the society and the period to which they belong and how they function in that setting, and 3) a basis for discriminating between works produced in different societies at similar times and within the same society at different times. It is hoped that the student will also have developed an appreciation of the achievements of the peoples of the distant past.
These learning outcomes are to be measured via exams and papers

2.RISDI: Course Description: History of Art and Visual Culture 101 (http://departments.risd.edu/Depts/arth/web/syllabus%2007.html) is designed to introduce students to the visual culture of Africa, America, and Europe. Given the richness of the world art patrimony, this 12-week course does not aim to provide comprehensive global and temporal coverage, nor does it insist on the primacy of the Western tradition. The scope of this course is to familiarize students with a variety of artistic traditions, inviting them to explore those that are most intriguing to them in the Spring semester when a number of topic-specific courses will be offered under the umbrella title of History of Art and Visual Culture 102. History of Art and Visual Culture 101 -102 are courses required for graduation at RISD
These learning outcomes are to be measured via exams and papers

3. Univ. Wisconsin: Art History 301: Greek Paintinghttp://www.wisc.edu/arth/ah301/description.html
no discussion of outcomes
papers and exams

4. U ChicagoSYLLABUS Art History 15200: http://home.uchicago.edu/~rlreynol/artofthewest.htm
(first page of syllabus) Purpose of the Course: (learning outcomes)
This course is designed to provide a survey of, and introduction to, major artworks produced and constructed since the later 18th century in Europe and the Americas, and on their social/ historical contexts, their theoretical justifications and critical receptions, and their varied functions. It also focuses on developing the skills of verbally discussing and analyzing visual materials. In the process of these academic goals, you should remember, however, that visual objects were produced for enjoyment above all, to engender responses ranging from amusement or revulsion to religious revelation or political indignation. Art demands experience, not only intellectual confrontation, to be comprehended.
measured by: discussion sessions; exams; quizes, papers