SV-2007-0014 Study of the United States Institute Journalism 2007 (Pr

Generic Clearance Information Collection for ECA Evaluation Program [DOS Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)]

SV-2007-0014 SUS Journalism

Generic Clearance Information Collection for ECA Evaluation Program [DOS Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)]

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Study of the United States Institutes


Journalism and Media

University of Florida

Pre-Program Survey-2007



Please know that your answers will be strictly confidential and will in no way affect your participation in the program. We will use the data for analytical and evaluative purposes only.


Please feel free to give us your honest opinions. This survey is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. Thank you for your participation in this survey.


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  1. In your own words, what do you see as the primary goals of the Study of the United States Summer Institute program?

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  1. There are many different reasons for participating in the Study of the United States Summer Institute program. (In the table below, please choose the three most important to you.)




To gain expertise in my field of study and discipline


To gain expertise in a new field of study and discipline


To develop new curricula and coursework


To learn about new pedagogies and new teaching skills


To meet professional peers


To increase my understanding of American values, society, and culture


Other (Please write in):_____________________________





  1. Please rate your current knowledge and understanding of the following topics and themes highlighted in your Summer Institute program. Please check one box in each row.



No Knowledge

Less Than Basic

Basic Knowledge

Beyond Basic

Advanced Knowledge

American pedagogical methods






Curriculum development






Multi-disciplinary approaches to your subject area








  1. Do you think the program will help you in developing knowledge, as articulated below, necessary for university faculty? Please check one box in each row.


Yes

No

Pedagogical methods



Curriculum development



Multi-disciplinary approaches to your subject area




  1. What other knowledge or skills do you hope to get out of this Summer Institute?


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  1. Please rate your current knowledge and understanding of the following topics and themes highlighted in your Summer Institute program. Please check one box in each row.



No Knowledge

Less Than Basic

Basic Knowledge

Beyond Basic

Advanced Knowledge

Concept of “free press”






First Amendment rights






The media’s relationship to the public interest






The legal and ethical questions posed by journalism






Techniques for researching, reporting, writing, and editing news stories






Technology’s impact on journalism






Internet’s influence on journalism








  1. While you are in the U.S., do you think you will increase your knowledge and understanding of the following topics and themes highlighted in your Summer Institute program? Please check one box in each row.



No, Not at All

Somewhat

A Good Deal

A Great Deal

Not sure

Concept of “free press”






First Amendment rights






The media’s relationship to the public interest






The legal and ethical questions posed by journalism






Techniques for researching, reporting, writing, and editing news stories






Technology’s impact on journalism






Internet’s influence on journalism







  1. What do you see yourself as accomplishing or learning, during this visit, that you could not accomplish or learn at home?

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  1. Have you ever taught Journalism and Media as part of a course or as an entire course? Please check one box in each row.


Yes, as part of a course


Yes, as an entire course


No




  1. Thinking ahead, how do you think you will apply what you learn at your home institution?


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  1. Please rate your knowledge or understanding of the following topics. (Please check one box in each row.)



No Knowledge

Less Than Basic

Basic Knowledge

Beyond Basic

Advanced Knowledge

U.S. democracy






U.S. economy






U.S. values and culture






Religious and ethnic diversity in the United States






Freedom of speech and press in the United States






Voluntary community service in the United States






Daily life in the United States







  1. What is the first positive thing you think about when you think about the United States?

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  1. What is the first negative thing you think about, when you think about the United States?

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  1. How do you view the United States government and its relationship with your home country?



Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neither Agree or Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

The U.S. government is a trustworthy partner for my government.








  1. How do you view the United States government and the American people? (Please check one box in each row.)



Strongly Unfavorable

Generally Unfavorable

Neither Favorable or Unfavorable

Generally Favorable

Strongly Favorable

U.S. government






American people







  1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statements below? (Please check one box in each row.)



Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Voting is important because real decisions are made in elections






Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy






An independent media is important to the free flow of information






All citizens in a country should have equal rights and protections under the law, regardless of circumstances






The Rule of Law is fundamental to a functioning democracy






Individuals and organizations have the right to free speech and to voice opposition






Democratic principles enhance the workplace. Supervisors should incorporate democratic principles into their management practices







  1. What is your field of work? Please check all that apply.


Agriculture


Athletics


Arts and humanities (history, languages, literature, art, theater, etc.)


Business administration, finance


Computer science, information technology


Education


Engineering


Environment


Government


Humanitarian affairs, development assistance, conflict resolution


International relations


Labor, trade unions


Law, judicial, law enforcement


Library and information science


Media, mass communications, journalism, communication technology, advertising, graphics


Medicine


Military service


Public administration


Public health


Religion


Science (physics, math, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geography, agronomy, etc.)


Social sciences (sociology, economics, psychology, political science, etc.)


Social work


Teaching


Teaching English, English language instructions


Not sure


Other (please write in):



  1. What is your job title or position?

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19. Geographic location: Please check one box.


My country’s capital city

Another major city in my country other than the capital

A small city, town or rural location in my country


20. Home country: (Drop Down)



21. Age (Drop Down)



22. Gender:

Female


Male



  1. What religious group do you consider yourself a member of our feel closest to:


Baha’ism

Buddhism

Christianity

Confucianism

Hinduism

Islam

Jainism

Judaism

Shintoism

Sikhism

Taoism

Zoroastrianism

None

Other



24. Thank you for completing this survey! If you have additional comments you would like to make, please do so here.


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25. How long did it take you to complete this survey? ______Minutes




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