Key Learning Experiences
English Learning Outcome One:
Official Description: Read texts closely and think critically — Extrapolate the larger implications (social, philosophical, ethical, argumentative) of these patterns; Comprehend a text’s literal/factual content; Distinguish between a passage’s literal/factual content and its figurative/symbolic/interpretive content; Analyze a text closely and identify rhetorical strategies therein; Connect a passage’s formal structure and thematic content with the text as a whole.
My Description: When you read a text, take time to really understand it and consider how its themes connect to the bigger ideas it might be getting at (like social issues, ethical questions, or deeper meanings). Understand the book on a literal and figurative level. Pay attention to how the author gets their point across, whether it’s through the language that they use or through the story’s structure, and know how to connect sections of the text to the overall message or theme.
Evidence: Book Jacket Project
English Learning Outcome Two:
Official Description: Conduct research in literary and cultural studies —Communicate in accordance with standards of academic integrity; Use bibliographic tools to find source material; Employ appropriate critical approaches in their research; Contribute to scholarly conversations about literary and cultural texts and phenomena; Incorporate and document source material using MLA style.
My Description: Be able to conduct research in literary and cultural studies. When done correctly, that involves working ethically and using bibliographic tools to find relevant sources. It requires critical analysis of texts and active engagement in scholarly conversations about literary and cultural topics. Additionally, it’s important to incorporate and properly cite source material following MLA style guidelines.
Evidence: Library Assignment
Communications Learning Outcome One:
Official Description: Demonstrate written communication skills expected of a future professional in the field. Indicators of achievement are as follows: Write for specific purposes and situations; Write informatively, persuasively and clearly.
My Description: Demonstrate professional-level communication skills, including the ability to write with clarity and purpose and tailor content to specific situations and objectives. Effective writing should be informative, persuasive, and well-suited to its intended audience and context.
Evidence: Grant Writing — Statement of Needs
Communications Learning Outcome Two:
Official Description: Competently employ digital media in professional settings as an effective communication tool. Indicators of achievement are as follows: Have a working knowledge of media story structure; Create media content that communicates effectively using a variety of tools; Contribute to the production of media content by serving in different roles and working effectively in teams.
My Description: Effectively using digital media as a communication tool in professional settings requires a comprehensive understanding of media story structure and the ability to create clear, engaging content with a variety of tools. It also involves contributing to media production by taking on different roles and collaborating successfully within a team.
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