黑料正能量

Essential elements of 黑料正能量鈥檚 global liberal arts curriculum include being able to think critically, challenge assumptions, conduct research, navigate resources, evaluate findings, articulate well-reasoned arguments and convey said arguments in writing and in other modes of expression.

To fulfill this requirement, you will need to: complete an English sequence through EN2020 (coded CCE) 鈥� in most cases this is fulfilled with one semester of EN1010 and one semester of EN2020, representing 8 credits; and two courses, one coded CCD and one CCR, and representing 8 credits in the major.

Research, Interpretation, and Writing聽(EN1010 and EN2020/8 credits)

As part of these courses, you will engage with works of world literature from a wide range of genres and time periods and situate these works in their historical and cultural contexts. You will improve your reading and writing skills and learn to present well-organized, insightful critical arguments.

To fulfill this requirement, you will need to complete an English sequence from EN1010 through EN2020 Writing and Criticism (coded CCE), representing 8 credits.

Learning Outcomes

You will learn how to:

• formulate coherent, independent, well-informed critical arguments and present and defend them orally and in writing, both under time pressure and with research content;
• improve your reading through the consolidation and development of critical reading skills while analyzing stylistic and generic differences; and
• use a variety of resources to conduct research and present your findings through writing while respecting the principle of academic integrity.

Digital Literacy and Communication聽

Digital Literacy courses teach skills in digital collaboration, writing and publishing, data management and preservation, data analysis and presentation, and research 鈥� as well as the ethics and implications of these practices. You will enhance your ability to use a range of digital tools and technology-enabled methodologies.

To fulfill this requirement, you will need to take one CCD course that could count towards any major, minor, GLACC or elective course.

Learning Outcomes

In all courses coded DL, you will:

• be able to write and publish digitally and analyze and produce audiovisual content in order to communicate through a variety of digital media;
• learn about privacy, security and data preservation issues; and
• be able to interpret, report and synthesize data and present it in various formats visually;
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Disciplinary Research Methods and Writing

These courses emphasize research methods and writing in the discipline, they are coded CCR.

To fulfill this requirement you will need to take 1 CCR coded course, representing 4 credits.

Learning Outcome

• You will be able to engage in the writing practices and culture of your chosen major, adding to the skills you acquired in the Research, Interpretation, and Writing classes to develop a personal, authentic disciplinary voice.