Student Learning Outcomes
Philosophy
Students who acquire a major or minor in philosophy are capable of:
- Critical Thinking: Identifying the rational bases of ideas and theories and the difference between good and bad reasons for belief.
- Inquiry and Analysis: posing difficult questions and understanding the complexities of their possible answers.
- Reading Comprehension: analyzing and interpreting abstract and difficult philosophical writing.
French, German, and Spanish
1. Students who acquire a major or a minor in French, Spanish, or German are able to:
- Narrate and describe in all major time frames using vocabulary appropriate for the level (Speaking).
- Read/Write about academic and professional topics.
- Discuss, written or orally, abstract subjects and communicate supporting opinions.
- Critically analyze and interpret cultural artifacts and a wide variety of texts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of literary terms, genres, and concepts.
- Deliver coherent presentations on a variety of topics.
2. Education majors:
- Have a basic understanding of theories and approaches to teaching.
- Be capable of designing lesson plans for language classes.
- Be able to incorporate culture into lessons.