University Studies Goals
Freshman Inquiry courses. The goals are to develop those skills that will
be crucial to your academic success and beyond. The four major learning
goals of University Studies are:
- Inquiry and Critical Thinking
Students will learn various modes of inquiry through interdisciplinary
curricula problem-posing, investigating, conceptualizing in order to
become active, self-motivated, and empowered learners.
- Communication
Students will enhance their capacity to communicate in various
ways -- writing, graphics, numeracy, and other visual and oral means to
collaborate effectively with others in group work, and to be competent
in appropriate communication technologies.
- The Variety of Human Experience
Students will enhance their appreciation for and understanding of the
rich complexity of the human experience through the study of
differences in ethnic and cultural perspectives, class, race, gender,
sexual orientation, and ability.
- Ethical Issues and Social Responsibility
Students will expand their understanding of the impact and value of
individuals and their choices on society, both intellectually and
socially, through group projects and collaboration in learning
communities.
The goals themselves, as well as grading rubrics used by instructors
to evaluate if students have met these goals can be found at:
http://www.pdx.edu/unst/goals.html
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