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| Acquire and demonstrate an understanding of the communication process including acquisition of language, functions of verbal and non-verbal communication, barriers to communication and effective communication techniques in reading, writing, listening and speaking. |
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| Develop and demonstrate the ability to write effective, grammatical English prose appropriate to various modes of discourse. |
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| Develop the ability to respond thoughtfully and critically to literary texts and to articulate responses through appropriate forms of discourse. |
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| Develop the ability to provide information orally, in a clear, effective manner, in a variety of situations including formal and informal, large and small group settings. |
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| Make meaningful connections between the ideas and experiences depicted in written and visual texts and knowledge/experience of the world outside those texts. |
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| Understand and articulate the value of linguistic and cultural differences for the extended awareness they provide of the overall culture and richness of human diversity. |
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NOTE: This major is designed for students preparing for K-8 teaching.
See also offerings in: Broadcast and Cinema Arts, English, English-Journalism, Journalism and Public Relations, Speech Communication, Professional and Technical Writing, and Writing and Media Studies. |
