The following outcomes currently cover two developmental levels: Level A (first year lower-division) and Level B (second year lower-division). In addition, the English Communication ULR addresses a third level, Level C/GWAR.
Students use empathic and critical reading, listening, viewing, and speaking skills to comprehend and interpret information and ideas, to distinguish among diverse genres of communication, to identify a point of view and its explicit support, and to locate significant points of agreement and disagreement among multiple perspectives.
Students use empathic and critical thinking skills to analyze why different perspectives exist on a given topic and to evaluate their merits.
Students use empathic and critical thinking skills to make ethical and effective decisions.
Students present oral and written communication ethically, effectively, and competently.